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According to the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) Traffic Management Centre, congestion was detected on several major highways around the capital, with slow traffic also recorded on inter-state routes. — Screengrab from Facebook/LLM

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Slow drive to town: New Year’s Eve traffic snarls KL roads

The federal government has gazetted February 1, 2026, as a dual public holiday for Thaipusam Day and Federal Territory Day. — Canva AI pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

One date, two holidays: Feb 1 brings Thaipusam and FT Day together

In a statement, EPF said these initiatives include measures under Budget 2026 announced on October 10, and reflect EPF’s continued commitment to meeting members’ evolving needs while supporting long-term financial resilience and wellbeing. — Photo by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 11 h ago

EPF announces policy and product enhancements effective January 2026

Durian sales in Singapore have surged after a bumper harvest of Musang King in Malaysia pushed prices to record lows. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Singapore / 15 h ago

Singapore durian vendors slash prices after bumper Musang King harvest in Malaysia

The victim, believed to be in his 40s, was confirmed dead at the scene after suffering severe burn injuries, including the severing of his wrist. — Picture by Devan Manuel

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Man electrocuted to death while painting house in Kota Kinabalu, wrist severed

Scam syndicate victim Chew (left) shares his ordeal of being forcefully held captive by a scam syndicate in Myanmar with Stulang assemblyman Andrew Chen Kah Eng at the Hawker City food court in Kota Tinggi, December 31, 2025. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Tortured, shocked and held like a prisoner: Johor man recounts more than a year in captivity under Myanmar scam ring

A viral video showing a fight at the Melor market last Thursday led to the arrest of 12 individuals. — Screengrab from Facebook

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Melor public market brawl in Kota Bharu: Five women plead guilty, fined RM1,000 each

Perlis Speaker Rus'sele Eizan says the vacancies in Chuping, Bintong and Guar Sanji won’t trigger by-elections as the assembly term nears its expiry in two more years. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Perlis skips by-elections; Chuping, Bintong and Guar Sanji remain vacant

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said the two men were detained in the state several hours after the incident. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Penang cops nab two men over fatal Sungai Bakap restaurant attack by masked assailants, case classified as murder

Lieutenant General Datuk Azhan Md Othman, Chief of Staff of the Malaysian Armed Forces, will assume the role of the 31st Chief of Army starting tomorrow. — Picture courtesy of Mindef

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Azhan Md Othman named new Army chief; Chief of Defence Forces appointment on hold pending probe

The study found that certain issues, such as unreliable arrival schedules, missing buses, and insufficient information during service interruptions, contribute to a perception of fragility amongst commuters. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Public transport in Greater KL functional but fragile, Khazanah Research Institute study finds

In a statement today, the IRB said CP500 is issued only if taxpayers report income from both employment and non-employment sources in accordance with Section 107B of the Income Tax Act (ITA) 1967. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Been getting CP500 tax installment notices? You might have filed your taxes wrong, says LHDN

Tan Sri Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir (left) claims Datuk Seri Aliff Syukri Kamarzaman’s social media posts in July 2023 alleging that he owed him ‘tens of millions of ringgit’ have seriously tarnished his reputation. — Pictures by Yusof Mat Isa/Bernama

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Ex-minister Abdul Kadir’s defamation suit over alleged debt claim against Aliff Syukri set for trial next week

The ringgit closed lower against the greenback on the last day of 2025 on profit-taking after the release of minutes from the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) December meeting showed a hawkish tone, but rounded off the year as one of the best-performing currencies in the region. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 12 h ago

Ringgit dips against greenback after Fed minutes, still among Asia’s top performers

Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah said the declaration was made with the consent of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Perlis declares Jan 1 as occasional holiday to mark state New Year celebration

Showbiz

17 h ago

2025 was huge for animation — here’s what’s coming in 2026 and beyond (VIDEO)

‘Ejen Ali The Movie 2: Misi Satria’ became the highest-grossing animated film in Malaysian history in 2025. — Picture via YouTube/Ejen Ali

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — 2025 has been a landmark year for animated films, with several titles not only dominating local box office charts, but also sparking conversations around the globe.Animation in 2025 wasn’t just about industry giants like Pixar or DreamWorks — this year, studios from across the globe...

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American actor Isiah Whitlock Jr who died December 30, 2025, is remembered for his dragging out the pejorative ‘shit’ as “sheeeee-it”. — Picture from YouTube screenshot

Showbiz / 20 h ago

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr, famed as ‘The Wire’ politician and for Spike Lee films, dies at 71

It's been an eventful year in the local music industry with many ups and downs, here are some of it. — Picture by Firdaus Latif and courtesy of Bernama/ Instagram/Icon Entertainment

Showbiz / 1d ago

GenKRU, KIIRAS and sold-out stadiums: Malaysia’s music scene had main-character energy in 2025 (VIDEO)

NewJeans member Danielle (centre) has been removed from the group, with label ADOR filing a compensation lawsuit following a prolonged contract dispute. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 1d ago

NewJeans fallout deepens as K-pop label ADOR sues Danielle

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George Clooney and Amal Clooney host their annual fundraiser ‘The Albie Awards’ in London October 3, 2025. — Reuters pic

1d ago

George Clooney, his wife Amal and their children obtain French citizenship

Future Studio president and ‘Pirate Queen: Zheng Yi Sao's executive producer, Professor Yoki Chin (Left) is excited to spearhead the theatrical release of the world's first AI-generated film this January 1. — Picture by Choo Choy May

1d ago

Malaysia to screen first AI-generated film ‘Pirate Queen: Zheng Yi Sao’ from Jan 1

Film star-turned-animal-rights-activist Brigitte Bardot, who died aged 91 on December 28, 2025, will be interred with the Bardot family graves at the marine cemetery in the city of Saint-Tropez, southeastern France. — AFP pic

1d ago

Brigitte Bardot to have private church burial in French Riviera, set for Jan 7

Beyoncé is officially a billionaire, fifth musician recognised by Forbes list. — AFP pic

1d ago

Queen Bey reigns: Forbes crowns Beyoncé a music industry billionaire

English actor Idris Elba, who played drug dealer Stringer Bell in HBO’s crime series ‘The Wire’, was knighted in the 2026 New Year’s Honours List for services to Young People on December 28, 2025. — AFP pic

1d ago

Sir Idris Elba! Actor knighted as Lionesses and rugby heroes shine in UK New Year Honours

Portraits of late French actress Brigitte Bardot and flowers at the entrance of her Saint-Tropez home on December 28, 2025. Bardot died at 91. — AFP pic

2d ago

Brigitte Bardot dies, and France can’t agree whether to mourn or roll its eyes

‘Papa Zola The Movie’ is making waves at the Malaysian box office and is set for international release from January 2026. — Picture courtesy of Astro Shaw

2d ago

Local animation ‘Papa Zola The Movie’ rakes in RM43m at box office in under three weeks

Vijay said Malaysia’s multicultural society and long-established Tamil community had helped preserve the Tamil language and cinema far beyond India. — Bernama pic

2d ago

‘Malaysia is special’: Vijay lauds country’s role in global Tamil culture

French actress Brigitte Bardot and her husband Jacques Charrier pose on January 13, 1960 with their son Nicolas (born on January 11, 1960). — AFP pic

2d ago

Blunt, brilliant, and brutal: The quotes that defined Brigitte Bardot

French actress Brigitte Bardot poses for photographers in April 1959 in London where she has just arrived to continue the shooting of the film ‘Babette s’en va-t-en guerre’. — Picture by Intercontinentale/AFP

2d ago

The mambo that shocked France: How Brigitte Bardot danced her way into legend

French actress Brigitte Bardot and Swiss ecologist Franz Weber (right) prepare a campaign against seal-hunting in Paris on March 3, 1977. — AFP pic

2d ago

Brigitte Bardot: The star who left cinema first — and never looked back

Danielle (left) and Minji of NewJeans arrive at Seoul Central District Court during mediation talks in August, amid the group’s contract dispute with ADOR. — Picture from social media

2d ago

ADOR cuts ties with Danielle and signals legal action, NewJeans’ reunion hopes falter

A photo shows flowers and a plush toy of a cat layed at the statue of late French actress and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot, created from an artwork by Italian comic book author Milo Manara, on the Place Blanqui in Saint-Tropez, southeastern France. — AFP pic

2d ago

Brigitte Bardot, 91, remembered as cinema legend and lifelong animal rights champion

2d ago

Avatar: Fire and Ash stays top of North American box office with US$64m weekend

Malaysia’s production house Astro Shaw released a slate of films in 2025 that pushed the boundaries of the country’s usual genres. — Picture courtesy of Astro Shaw

29 Dec 2025

Astro Shaw achieved multiple firsts for local films in 2025: Here is what to expect in 2026

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