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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

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  / 4 h ago

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

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

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

Flash floods hit the Wisma Persekutuan car park area in Johor Bahru. Sept 30, 2026. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, the wife of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, attended Umno’s general assembly today amid his bid for clemency. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

Rosmah Mansor draws applause at Umno assembly as Najib’s clemency bid looms

Volunteers distribute food to flash flood survivors at a relief shelter in Devighat, Nepal’s Nuwakot district, on September 8, 2026. The floods have killed at least 1,357 people, with 5,326 still missing. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

GPM Malaysia heads to Nepal to assess urgent needs of survivors after deadly floods

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning covering several states and districts until 1pm today. — Picture via Facebook/MetMalaysia
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

MetMalaysia cautions of severe weather in Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Selangor and Johor

The Long Lellang helicopter crash victims on September 9, 2026 were identified as pilot Captain Zainol Afiq Bee Sham, 30; medical officer Dr Ainul Baraah Kamaruddin, 33; assistant medical officer Alexson Adit Henry, 31; as well as staff nurses Debra Moset, 40, and Jessie Paya Jok, 44. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

Sarawak police confirm cause of death for all five lost in Long Lellang helicopter crash

Fire consumed Klinik Desa Sumpitan near Lenggong, Perak on September 11, 2026. — Bomba Perak Official
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

Early morning fire destroys rural clinic and staff quarters in Lenggong, no casualties reported

The Pulau Burung landfill fire in Penang was brought under control within an hour of an emergency call being made near midnight September 10, 2026, but firefighters were still battling hotspots seven hours later. — Picture from Facebook/Pbs Kuala Kurau
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

Fire breaks out at Pulau Burung landfill in Penang, 40pc still burning in one sector (VIDEO)

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left), accompanied by Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor (centre) and Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg (right), attends the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) meeting at the Sabah International Convention Centre in Kota Kinabalu on September 11, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

Anwar, Sabah and Sarawak leaders gather for key MA63 talks in Kota Kinabalu

Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh today stressed that efforts to unite the Malay community and defend its interests should not be seen as marginalising other races. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

Defending Malay interests does not mean oppressing other races, says Akmal

A babysitter in Ayer Itam, Penang is under investigation for the death of a 13-month-old boy who became unconscious while under her care at her home on September 8, 2026 just hours earlier. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

Penang babysitter under seven-day remand after baby dies in her Ayer Itam home

The net is widening around the Tabung Haji scandal, with four in court in two months and a former minister lined-up next. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

Tabung Haji probe widens: Four charged, former minister next in line

An interim report containing findings and recommendations by the Special Committee on the Strategic Plan for Felda Group’s Direction 2025-2030 will be submitted to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim by the end of September 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

Felda’s future under review as special committee prepares interim report due by end-Sept

The murder case started with a missing person report, before the discovery of the man in his 50s with his hands and feet bound, in the septic tank at the back of the Taman Seri Bistari house in Nibong Tebal, Penang on September 9, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

Penang police reclassify Nibong Tebal septic tank case as murder

Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Lim Hui Ying calls for action against domestic violence as Australian authorities investigate the death of a 28-year-old Penang-born mother of three, Tan Kah Ming, in Perth on August 26, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

‘You are not alone’: Deputy minister urges domestic violence victims to seek help after Malaysian mother killed in Perth

The 1MDB Asset Recovery Taskforce said claims filed by four companies’ court-appointed liquidators against DBS Bank are linked to accounts opened by Eric Tan, an associate of Jho Low. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

1MDB taskforce backs S$1b claim against DBS over Jho Low-linked accounts

Kota Bharu Fire and Rescue Station operations commander Mohd Ridzuan Baharudin said 1 66-year-old man, Kang Choo Hock, was found in the bathroom of a double-storeyed house that caught fire on September 10, 2026, and was confirmed dead at the scene. — Picture from Facebook/Aqeeb Shah Emran
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

Man, 66, found dead in bathroom after Kota Bharu house fire

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left), who is also PKR president, speaks to Sabah PKR leaders in Kota Kinabalu on September 10, 2026 during a council meeting. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 11 Sep 2026

Anwar tells PKR to close ranks, gear up for GE16