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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 / 16 h ago

EPF announces policy and product enhancements effective January 2026

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 / 18 h ago

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

(From left) Kamaladevi’s two children T (in grey), M (in black), lawyer New Sin Yew, lawyer Shugan Raman, Kamaladevi Kanniappan as seen at the Taiping, Perak court complex May 20, 2024. — Picture courtesy of lawyers

Malaysia / 5 h ago

It's official: Perak family's three stateless generations are Malaysians, govt did not appeal court ruling

Kamaladevi Kanniappan, who was stateless, but has been declared a Malaysian citizen along with her Perak family. Dec 31 , 2025 . Photo courtesy of Kamaladevi Kanniappan

Malaysia / 5 h ago

‘Now, we can dream’ of tomorrow: Perak family says after three stateless generations finally recognised as Malaysians

Starting January 1, businesses with an annual turnover or revenue of up to RM5 million will be required to implement e-invoicing. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Starting today, businesses with revenue up to RM5m required to implement e-invoicing

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 / 16 h ago

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

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 / 19 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was the guest of honour at the Visit Malaysia 2026 Countdown campaign in Pavilion KL, December 31, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Anwar joins packed Bukit Bintang crowd to ring in New Year, kick off Visit Malaysia 2026

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 / 18 h ago

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

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 / 19 h ago

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

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 / 17 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 / 19 h ago

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

An activist shouts slogans during a protest as Indonesia is set to pass a new criminal code that will ban sex outside marriage, cohabitation between unmarried couples, insulting the president, and expressing views counter to the national ideology, outside the Indonesian Parliament buildings in Jakarta December 5, 2022. — Reuters pic

World / 18 h ago

Indonesia’s new criminal code criminalises premarital sex, insults to the state; minister warns of abuse risks

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged citizens to move forward collectively, uniting efforts to build a more just, prosperous, and resilient Malaysia Madani, and to elevate the nation’s standing while ensuring prosperity is shared by all. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 17 h ago

PM Anwar: Embrace spirit of togetherness, Madani will serve with integrity, courage and compassion

In his New Year’s Eve message, DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke calls for integrity and problem-solving in 2026. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Politics must improve lives, not fuel conflict, says DAP sec-gen as Malaysia readies for 2026

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Boxing star Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after fatal SUV crash in Nigeria

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital. — AFP pic

LAGOS, Jan 1 — Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital, state officials said Wednesday, after surviving a car accident in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends.Joshua was travelling on Monday with friends Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele on a busy highway linking...

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Reigning champions Ivory Coast pipped Cameroon to top spot in their group after Algeria maintained their perfect record as the first round of the Africa Cup of Nations concluded on Wednesday. — AFP pic

Sports / 1 h ago

Ivory Coast edge Cameroon on goals scored, Algeria flawless as Afcon knockout stage takes shape

Real Madrid on Wednesday said that Kylian Mbappe had suffered a knee sprain, delivering a blow to their bid to reel in Liga leaders Barcelona. — Reuters pic

Sports / 2 h ago

Real Madrid rocked as Mbappe suffers knee sprain, leaving Barcelona chase in doubt

Kelantan Red Warriors FC has completed the list of 16 teams set to compete in the 2025-2026 Malaysia Cup after Kedah FA and Armed Forces FC opted not to take part in the prestigious tournament this season. — Bernama pic

Sports / 15 h ago

Kelantan Red Warriors complete 16‑team line‑up for Malaysia Cup 2025‑26

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Italy’s Jannik Sinner (left) and Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, nicknamed the ‘Sincaraz’ duo, at the ATP Finals in Turin on November 16, 2025. — AFP pic

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‘Sincarez’ duo and Sabalenka kick off 2026 season with Australian Open in sight

Manchester United’s Portuguese head coach Ruben Amorim reacts at the end of the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on December 30, 2025. — AFP pic

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Depleted Man United ‘lack quality’: Amorim rues missed chance after Wolves stalemate

Arsenal’s Spanish defender #36 Martin Zubimendi © celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 30, 2025. — AFP pic

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Arsenal end Villa’s streak with 4-1 rout as Man United, Chelsea falter in top-four chase

National men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia said he respected coach Yeoh Kay Bin’s decision to move on, thanking him for his support during an injury-hit season. — Bernama pic

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Lee Zii Jia’s coach Yeoh Kay Bin quits team after one year, to pursue personal goals

Malaysia is scheduled to host the Malaysia Open badminton championship at the Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil in Kuala Lumpur, from January 6 to 11.

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All eyes on 2026 as Malaysia readies athletes — and hosts — for a blockbuster sports year

Cheng Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei win gold at the world championships. — Picture via Instagram/@toh.eewei

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From Paris to Chengdu: Malaysia’s 2025 sporting year of golds and historic firsts

Girls are given instruction during a TeamSport Go Karting girl only taster session in Nottingham October 29, 2025. — AFP pic

1d ago

Girls on the fast track: Young racers rev up bid to break Formula 1’s glass ceiling

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leaves AFCON early through injury as Gabon’s campaign comes to an end. — AFP pic

1d ago

No final bow: Injured Aubameyang’s Gabon story ends with Afcon whimper

Japanese football legend Kazuyoshi Miura, nicknamed King Kazu, who turns 59 in February 2026, heads into his 41st season with Fukushima United until June 2026. — Picture from X/@Naaaokiii_11

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‘King Kazu’ kicks on: Japan’s oldest footballer joins new club Fukushima United at 58

British boxer Anthony Joshua celebrates after defeating Jake Paul at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida on December 19, 2025. — AFP pic

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Boxing star Anthony Joshua survives car crash in Nigeria that killed two friends

Fifa pesident Gianni Infantino speaks during the 2026 World Cup schedule announcement in Washington DC, on December 6, 2025. — AFP pic

2d ago

Infantino defends 2026 World Cup ticket prices, says ‘without Fifa there would be no football’

Framing 2026 as a deliberate final push rather than a slow exit, Stan Wawrinka said he remains motivated to chase personal goals despite being at peace with his decision to retire. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Stan Wawrinka ‘at peace’ with retirement but no plans to go quietly as farewell season begins in Perth

FAM acting president Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mahadi said Datuk Ong Kim Swee must be given full trust and authority to reshape the National Football Development Programme. — Picture by Hari Anggara

2d ago

‘We cannot restrict him’: FAM says Ong Kim Swee must be given space to rebuild Malaysia’s youth football

De Minaur has hired a new fitness trainer as he looks to take the next step at Grand Slam level. — AFP pic

2d ago

De Minaur muscles up, ‘finds new weapons’ in bid to be Sinner-Alcaraz ‘disruptor’

Cristiano Ronaldo says his passion for the game remains high as he continues his pursuit of 1,000 career goals. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Still hungry at 40: Ronaldo vows to keep going until he hits 1,000 goals

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