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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  / 4 h ago

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

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the government expects three major sporting events this weekend to proceed despite the haze affecting parts of Malaysia. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Fahmi: Govt expects F1, KL Marathon and Le Tour de Langkawi to go ahead despite haze

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  / 14 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  / 16 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  / 16 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  / 16 h ago

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

Several Israeli media reported that a fight had broken out between the plane’s pilots, reportedly causing a distress signal to be activated. — Social media pic
World  / 18 h ago

Tel Aviv-bound Flydubai flight lands in Saudi Arabia after reported cockpit fight

Marked with a distinctive gold star on the RFID signage, the upgraded RFID lane works with all existing Touch ‘n Go RFID tags and forms part of the company’s roadmap towards Multi-Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) tolling. — SoyaCincau pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Touch ‘n Go to add 10 Enhanced RFID lanes for Malaysia’s MLFF transition

Flash floods hit the Wisma Persekutuan car park area in Johor Bahru. Sept 30, 2026. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 17 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  / 16 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  / 17 h ago

Sarawak hydrogen market viability still unproven, says analyst

The judge ordered the accused to serve the prison term from the date of his arrest on Sept 26, 2023. — Pixabay pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Myanmar man gets 16 years’ prison for killing 80-year-old fruit seller in Taman OUG

MCMC has received 92 complaints involving WhatsApp accounts that were hacked, suspended or rendered inaccessible. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

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

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim said the proclamation was invalid, unconstitutional and unenforceable. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

Negeri Sembilan MB says he signed proclamation on Tuanku Muhriz under duress, files police report

Nor Ain Ashikin Husin, 26, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out before Judge Jamaludin Mat. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

Former childcare assistant charged with abusing two-year-old boy at Mentakab centre

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said three local men and a foreign man and woman, aged between 29 and 43, were arrested in six separate raids conducted around Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

Police uncover RM2.4b drug operation in Puncak Alam, seize 13.17 tonnes in biggest haul this year

Perak Health, Human Resources, Indian Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman Datuk A. Sivanesan said Taiping Hospital currently has 93 house officers, disputing a claim that the hospital has none. — Picture courtesy of State Secretariat Office
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

Perak rejects claim Taiping Hospital has no house officers, says 93 currently undergoing training

Their Majesties also prayed that the entire family and next of kin of the victims be given strength and fortitude in facing the loss of their loved ones. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

King, Queen extend condolences to families of Sarawak helicopter crash victims

Najib, 72, was convicted of misappropriating RM42 million belonging to SRC International and sentenced to 12 years in prison, along with a RM210 million fine. He began serving his sentence at Kajang Prison on Aug 23, 2022. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

Report: Najib’s clemency bid expected to be discussed by Pardons Board this week

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the operation was being carried out by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

Dzulkefly: Rescue teams begin evacuation of Long Lellang helicopter crash victims

Rapid KL will provide free shuttle buses connecting the affected stations throughout the track replacement works to help passengers continue their journeys. — File Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

Rapid KL to begin Kelana Jaya Line track replacement works on Sept 13

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he was deeply saddened by the crash involving a Flying Doctor Service (FDS) helicopter carrying four Health Ministry (MOH) personnel and a pilot yesterday afternoon. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

Anwar: Govt to provide assistance, support to families of five killed in Sarawak helicopter crash

Pilot Captain Zainol Afiq Bee Sham (left) who was involved in a helicopter crash in Sarawak yesterday. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

Pilot killed in Sarawak helicopter crash had video call with mother for more than an hour before tragedy, says father

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad speaks at the State Legislative Assembly at the Perak Darul Ridzuan Building in Ipoh, Perak. — Picture courtesy of the Menteri Besar’s Office
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

Perak steps up preparations for Super El Nino expected to last until early 2027

Former Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on September 9, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

Former TH chairman Abdul Azeez charged with abuse of power involving RM190m investment

The Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal this morning showed that only Serian in Sarawak recorded a very unhealthy API of 214. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

No hazardous API readings nationwide, but Serian records very unhealthy level

According to the charge, Muhammad Hilman was alleged to have made a statement on TikTok that could cause public alarm and induce any person to commit an offence against public order at 2.09 pm on July 30, 2025. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

Gombak Setia assemblyman Hilman acquitted of making TikTok statement capable of causing public alarm

Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud said the official confirmation of the deceased’s passing was heartbreaking when she was serving to bring treatment and hope to those in need. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

Kelantan MB: Doctor killed in Sarawak helicopter crash dedicated to serving rural communities

Pakatan Harapan said recent anti-corruption efforts had helped rebuild confidence in Malaysia’s institutions and governance. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 09 Sep 2026

Those convicted of corruption should serve full court sentences, Pakatan says ahead of Najib pardon bid