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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  / 6 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  / 18 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
Sports  / 18 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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

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

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

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)

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

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  / 18 h ago

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

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad grieves at the grave of his wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, at Pusara Negara in Putrajaya October 1, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Dr Mahathir sheds tears during visit to Dr Hasmah’s grave three days after her death (VIDEO)

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

MRT Corp said only the leftmost lane of Jalan Magazine heading towards Komtar will be closed, while the other lanes will remain open. — Picture via Facebook/Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

Penang LRT works to close part of Jalan Magazine for 21 days from Sept 14

Pontianak Immigration chief Sam Fernando said the Malaysians, comprising 22 men and eight women, were detained along with a Taiwanese man at the hotel were likely defrauding other Malaysians.—Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

Malaysians scamming Malaysians: Indonesia nab 30 in Pontianak hotel raid

As talks and speculation on the upcoming Melaka state election intensify, Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has hinted that the wait will be neither too long nor too soon. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

Chief minister says Melaka election not far off, dissolution of DUN required by year‑end

Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah said the remains of the five people killed when the Flying Doctor Service helicopter crash in Long Lellang September 9, 2026, would only be handed over to the respective next-of-kin once the DNA analysis was completed. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

DNA results for five Long Lellang crash victims due by tomorrow, say Sarawak police

Dungun district police are investigating the case as concealment of birth, after a baby, born after only eight months of gestation, was found dead inside a hostel locker on September 9, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

Newborn’s body found in Dungun hostel locker, police investigating

Selangor has declared October 25 a special public holiday to commemorate the silver jubilee of Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah’s reign. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

Selangor sets Oct 26 as replacement holiday for Sultan’s Silver Jubilee

The Air Accident Investigation Bureau has started investigating the cause of the Flying Doctor Service helicopter crash in Long Lellang in Sarawak, which claimed five lives on September 9, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Amazing Sarawak
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

Was bad weather to blame? Investigators dig into what brought down deadly Long Lellang chopper

The 52-year-old tanker driver, undergoing treatment for serious injuries, was charged with causing the deaths of Muhammad Nazatullah Nazmi, Nur Atiqah Sofiya Mohd Kazwan, Muhammad Armaan Nazeef Muhammad Nazatullah and Seow Beng Wai in a collision on the East Coast Expressway on August 31, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Hospital Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

Tanker driver, still hospitalised, charged with murder over Pahang crash that wiped out young family on Merdeka Day

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim visited and offered support to victims of the Kampung Numbak fire at the temporary relief centre at the Damai Multipurpose Hall here today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

PM Anwar visits Kampung Numbak fire victims, pledges aid

Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi promotes Grand Collaboration to prevent political clashes and strengthen unity. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

Zahid: Umno proposing ‘Grand Collaboration’ to end political clashes in Malaysia

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) with Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor (left) and Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg (right) at the Malaysia Agreement 1963 Implementation Action Council meeting at the Sabah International Convention Centre in Kota Kinabalu on September 11, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

Sabah gets RM1.5b MA63 boost, Anwar hints Sarawak could be next by Sept 16

Food poisoning is suspected to have caused the incident of 159 students and staff at a boarding school in Lenggong, Perak on September 10, 2026, according to Perak Health, Human Resources, Indian Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman Datuk A. Sivanesan. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

Perak orders caterer at Lenggong boarding school to shut after almost 160 students, staff fall sick

Away for nearly three years, Umno returnee Khairy Jamaluddin attends his first party general assembly at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur on September 11, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

Sounds like a ‘PM in waiting’, Khairy says of Zahid’s speech at Umno assembly

Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri (centre) presents a ‘Stop Sexual Harassment’ placard to an Amanita representative after officiating the Zero Tolerance for Violence: Advocacy Against Sexual Harassment and End Violence Against Women programmes in Semporna, Sabah on September 10, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

From complaint to compensation: How victims in Malaysia are winning sexual harassment cases

All five aboard the BO-105 helicopter that crashed in Long Lellang, Sarawak on September 9, 2026 died on impact. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

DNA tests pending for five victims of Long Lellang helicopter crash, says Sarawak police

Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa hits back at ‘U-turn’ claim over the proposed Health Service Commission. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

No U-turn: Ex-minister Dr Zaliha says she has backed Health Service Commission proposal since 2023