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File picture of the ECRL logo and Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train design at the Zenith Hotel in Putrajaya December 18, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

ECRL explained: How fast, how far and when will Malaysia’s new East Coast rail link open?

To help lower-salary workers save up more money for their retirement through the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), their employers could help put in more money towards their EPF savings, former EPF CEO Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan said today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Ex-EPF CEO proposes employers pay higher EPF contributions for low-wage workers while reducing contributions for high-income staff

EPF CEO Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn noted that longevity is one of the biggest defining forces that will impact Malaysia, including its society and economy. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

EPF CEO outlines four priorities for Malaysia as Malaysians live longer, says all have role to play

FAM president Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan (second left) at a press conference after the sixth FAM executive committee meeting for the 2025‑2029 term at Wisma FAM, Petaling Jaya.— Bernama pic
Money  / 17 h ago

FAM president apologises to Malaysian fans, pledges reforms after heritage player scandal

Selangor Women’s Development and Community Welfare Committee chairman Anfaal Saari said that the temporary financial assistance is estimated to benefit up to 50 affected families while the law enforcement process is carried out. — Screengrab via Facebook video
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Selangor allocates RM100,000 to help wives and children wronged in maintenance issues

Retail prices of unsubsidised RON97 and RON95 petrol fall 5 sen per litre, while unsubsidised diesel drops 15 sen for Oct 1 to 7. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Money  / 17 h ago

MOF: RON97 fixed at RM5, unsubsidised RON95 at RM4.52, diesel at RM5.27

Flash floods hit the Wisma Persekutuan car park area in Johor Bahru. Sept 30, 2026. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Several areas in Johor Bahru hit by flash floods following heavy rain (VIDEO)

Visitors gather in quiet reflection at Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali’s grave in Putrajaya September 30, 2026, as tributes continue following her death on September 28. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

At Dr Hasmah’s grave, Malaysians reflect on a life that touched generations

Former UiTM Holdings group chief executive officer Azlizan Fadzil has pleaded not guilty to a criminal breach of trust charge involving RM37.37 million earmarked for a solar power project in Gambang, Pahang. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Ex-UiTM Holdings CEO charged with CBT over RM37.37m meant for Pahang solar project

A 55-year-old tourist died during an introductory scuba diving activity in waters off Kampung Salang, Pulau Tioman. — Pixabay pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Tourist dies after losing consciousness during Tioman scuba dive

Malaysia’s Immigration Department said a Myanmar teenage girl named in a viral social-media claim remains in detention and was not among 1,476 Myanmar detainees repatriated yesterday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Immigration Dept denies social media claim that Myanmar teen was repatriated, says she remains in detention

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has asked the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to issue a statement clarifying Meta’s response to issues involving hacked and deactivated WhatsApp accounts. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Fahmi asks MCMC to clarify Meta’s response on WhatsApp issues

Sarawak is trying to boost domestic demand through publicly backed entities, specifically the Kuching Urban Transportation System. Pictured here is Sarawak’s hydrogen powered bus. — SoyaCincau pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Sarawak hydrogen market viability still unproven, says analyst

MCMC has received 92 complaints involving WhatsApp accounts that were hacked, suspended or rendered inaccessible. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Meta given until Oct 2 to respond over WhatsApp account issues, says MCMC

A Scuderia Ferrari F1 car is seen at the Sepang International Circuit. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 3 h ago

Sepang sets record with nearly 100,000 tickets sold as Malaysia gears up for Bahrain Grand Prix

PAS election director Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has cast doubt on DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke’s Cabinet resignation offer in response to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s conditional royal pardon. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

‘Lots of noise, then silence’: PAS’ Sanusi questions DAP’s Anthony Loke’s resignation offer over Najib house arrest

Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin speaks to reporters after attending a Maulidur Rasul celebration at Felda Air Tawar 2 in Kota Tinggi, Johor on September 20, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

DAP sec-gen’s Cabinet quit offer over Najib house arrest is his own call, says Umno veep Khaled Nordin

A mobile police station was placed in front of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s residence on Jalan Langgak Duta in Kuala Lumpur September 20, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

Sentul OCPD: Police to deploy mobile station near Najib’s Langgak Duta residence from tomorrow; Prisons Dept to handle monitoring

The one-off RM1,000 Mobility Assistance Allowance for eligible Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) contributors is expected to improve the matching of workers with job opportunities, particularly where vacancies are located beyond their immediate areas. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

MEF: RM1,000 Socso mobility allowance to improve job matching for workers relocating over 100km

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is currently serving a six-year sentence at Kajang Prison but has been granted a conditional royal pardon on September 18, 2026 that allows him to serve the remainder under house arrest. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

Prisons Dept says still waiting for official notice before Najib’s house arrest can start

The Education Ministry will submit a proposal to review the ownership structure of tuition centres for Cabinet consideration next week. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

Education Ministry to revisit 2006 tuition centre ownership provisions, proposal goes to Cabinet next week

Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian (centre) launches the Member Database Management Plan, as ACCCIS president Kong Chiong Ung (4th left) and others look on. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

Sarawak agrees in principle to RM1.5b allocation for Sibu Economic Zone, deputy premier says

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak says he is grateful to supporters who have contributed towards the RM50 million condition imposed under his conditional pardon, but stressed that such support should be given ‘entirely of their own free will and according to their respective means’. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

No one should feel obliged to help pay RM50m fine, Najib tells supporters as Umno solidarity fund hits RM1m

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the proposed House Arrest Act is aimed at addressing prison overcrowding, particularly involving remand detainees, who make up a significant proportion of the prison population while awaiting trial. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

Saifuddin Nasution: Proposed House Arrest Act focuses on remand detainees and prison overcrowding

Lawyers for ex-prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak (centre) say he is still in Kajang Prison as his frozen assets, bank accounts and properties could complicate payment of the RM50 million fine required before he can serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

Frozen assets may hinder RM50m payment for Najib’s house arrest, his lawyers say

An elderly couple and their grandson were killed in a fire involving a two-storey terraced house at Persiaran Desa Tambun 4, Taman Desa Tambun here early this morning. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

Perak Fire Dept: Tambun house blaze leaves three family members dead, one injured

Twenty-two areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 9am today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

Haze: Sarawak areas dominate unhealthy API readings, IPD Serian highest at 182

Bomba photo shows fire razing the longhouse. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

Fire razes 10‑door longhouse in remote Penan settlement in Ulu Baram

Croatian climber Mauro Persic has expressed regret over the risks he took after being found injured and alone on Mount Kinabalu for eight days. — Picture from Facebook/Mauro Persic
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

Rescued Croatian hiker fined RM25,000 over Mount Kinabalu climb says trespassing was ‘last thing on my mind’

State Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang said such a formula would provide greater certainty over development funding and take into account Sarawak’s contribution to the country’s economy and revenue. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

Deputy state minister urges transparent formula to ensure Sarawak gets fair share of federal funding

Rompin police say an investigation is ongoing under Section 147 of the Penal Code for rioting after two alleged victims filed complaints of assault by senior students at a religious secondary school in Rompin, Pahang on September 17, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 20 Sep 2026

Mum removes son from Rompin school, alleges seniors blindfolded and beat him for over an hour, police confirm another alleged victim