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Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s monopole transmission towers are illuminated in vibrant colours in conjunction with the 2025 New Year celebrations on Jan 1, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Now shining: Penang official says TNB’s RM500m monopoles fully operational

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Malaysia’s ECRL progress recapped: Latest updates, station details and why it matters

An electrical switch box with fire damage is pictured at the KLCC LRT station on Jan 2, 2025. — Picture courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Fire breaks out at KLCC LRT station

The report states that the proposed EPF contribution rate for non-citizen employees with a new contract of employment is 11 per cent for employees and 12-13 per cent for employers, depending on salary compensation. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Money / 19 h ago

AmInvestment forecasts RM1.7b boost to Malaysia’s equity market from non-citizen employees’ EPF contributions

The introduction of the Quick Response (QR) code system at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) for autogate clearance will not compromise security, particularly with regards to the entry of foreign nationals into Malaysia. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

No compromise on security: KLIA’s QR code autogates speed up clearance, says Immigration Dept

Handwritten messages of hope, peace, joy and love can be seen in the background as a man decorates the Church of Our Lady of Fatima in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur on December 24, 2024. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 19 h ago

Should Christmas celebrations held at a ministry be an issue? — Hafiz Hassan

Four officers from the Wangsa Maju branch of the Voluntary Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom) have been summoned to provide statements in connection with an investigation into vehicles allegedly approved by the centre despite failing to meet the required standards. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Four Wangsa Maju Puspakom officers under probe for approving unfit vehicles, CEO vows action

A file photograph shows a view of the Penang International Airport. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Penang CM moots combining LRT, airport expansion works to minimise pain to public

The retail industry in the UK went through a huge shake-up in 2024 that saw major British brands like Ted Baker, Homebase and Carpetright shutdown after entering insolvency during the year. — AFP file pic

Money / 14 h ago

Over 13,000 UK stores closed down in 2024; retail experts predict more to shut down in 2025 due to rising costs

Wangsa Maju district police chief ACP Mohamad Lazim Ismail said 67 individuals were inspected during the raid on an entertainment centre. — Picture from Facebook/IPPD Wangsa Maju

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Policewoman on leave tests positive for multiple drugs in Jln Tun Razak raid

Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir is applying for a temporary stay on the RM5 million payment to the Inland Revenue Board. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Mukhriz wins court nod to challenge RM5m additional tax assessment by IRB

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it is assisting the Malaysian detained in Saudi Arabia. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Wisma Putra confirms a Malaysian detained in Saudi Arabia, amid reports of comedian using marijuana on way to umrah

Selangor Police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said six police reports have been received over seven patients with the same symptoms. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Cops await toxicology report of four deaths in Sunway concert, but suspect drugs as three others showed same symptoms

The KLCC LRT station is temporarily closed after a switchgear panel there caught fire this afternoon. Rapid Rail is advising commuters to use the adjacent Persiaran KLCC Station and Ampang Park Station to continue their journey and has also provided free shuttle service there. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Rapid Rail temporarily shuts KLCC LRT station after fire, redirects commuters to use Persiaran KLCC and Ampang Park

Police and anti-corruption investigators arrive at the residence of South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul January 3, 2025. South Korean investigators entered the residence of impeached President Yoon and began executing a warrant for his arrest on January 3 over his failed martial law bid, the first time the country has ever sought to arrest a sitting leader. — AFP pic

World / 2 h ago

‘The execution of the arrest warrant has begun’: South Korea Investigators attempt to detain President Yoon amid security standoff in Seoul

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Better wages, tackling hardcore poverty and persistent floods: These are PM Anwar’s priorities for 2025

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) interacts with some of the civil servants during the Prime Minister’s Department Monthly Gathering for January and the 2025 New Year Address at Puspanitapuri today. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has today outlined his focus for 2025, including to pressure for better wages from government-linked investment companies (GLIC), government-linked companies (GLC), and companies with massive profits.He said that the progressive wage policy will not bind low-income companies to pay...

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) said the Cabinet will not only focus on the successes achieved so far in its upcoming retreat. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 1 h ago

PM Anwar: Cabinet set for third retreat soon, plans to address current weaknesses

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivering his address at the Prime Minister’s Department Monthly Gathering for January 2025 and the 2025 New Year Address at Puspanitapuri today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

PM Anwar demands better public service efficiency as he aims to run a tight ship

Datuk Bungsu @ Aziz Jaafar says public Shariah caning has been implemented before in Tawau. — Picture from Facebook/Jabatan Audit Negara

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Sabah mufti backs public caning for Shariah offences in Terengganu, says similar punishment already done in Tawau

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Penang's Timur Lau police said the syndicate is believed to have only been active since early December 2024. — Picture by Hari Anggara

1 h ago

Penang police bust forest drug lab near Bkt Gambir, seize over RM51,000 worth of heroin

A view of a barber shop in Kampung Baru with the Kuala Lumpur skyline at its background. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

1 h ago

FT minister vows Kg Baru redevelopment will retain Malay identity, history

Local residents continue their daily activities as usual despite several areas around Rantau Panjang being inundated with water following the overflow of Sungai Golok due to heavy rain in the upper Kelantan region. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Floods: 63 evacuees still at relief centres in Kelantan and Johor

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it is assisting the Malaysian detained in Saudi Arabia. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

2 h ago

Wisma Putra confirms a Malaysian detained in Saudi Arabia, amid reports of comedian using marijuana on way to umrah

Selangor Police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said six police reports have been received over seven patients with the same symptoms. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Cops await toxicology report of four deaths in Sunway concert, but suspect drugs as three others showed same symptoms

4 h ago

Malaysia’s ECRL progress recapped: Latest updates, station details and why it matters

Four officers from the Wangsa Maju branch of the Voluntary Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom) have been summoned to provide statements in connection with an investigation into vehicles allegedly approved by the centre despite failing to meet the required standards. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Four Wangsa Maju Puspakom officers under probe for approving unfit vehicles, CEO vows action

The KLCC LRT station is temporarily closed after a switchgear panel there caught fire this afternoon. Rapid Rail is advising commuters to use the adjacent Persiaran KLCC Station and Ampang Park Station to continue their journey and has also provided free shuttle service there. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

Rapid Rail temporarily shuts KLCC LRT station after fire, redirects commuters to use Persiaran KLCC and Ampang Park

The Pahang state government has launched an initiative to sponsor lunch for all Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2024 candidates sitting for their written examinations with the exception of those residing in hostels, from today until February 6. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

Lunch is on us: Pahang backs SPM candidates with free meals until Feb 6

The introduction of the Quick Response (QR) code system at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) for autogate clearance will not compromise security, particularly with regards to the entry of foreign nationals into Malaysia. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

No compromise on security: KLIA’s QR code autogates speed up clearance, says Immigration Dept

The police said they would not compromise with any officer or personnel involved in misconduct. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

18 h ago

Bukit Aman: 147 police officers sacked in 2024, most cases involved drugs and court convictions

Wangsa Maju district police chief ACP Mohamad Lazim Ismail said 67 individuals were inspected during the raid on an entertainment centre. — Picture from Facebook/IPPD Wangsa Maju

18 h ago

Policewoman on leave tests positive for multiple drugs in Jln Tun Razak raid

An electrical switch box with fire damage is pictured at the KLCC LRT station on Jan 2, 2025. — Picture courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department

18 h ago

Fire breaks out at KLCC LRT station

KTMB announced that tickets for these additional ETS trains will go on sale tomorrow. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

18 h ago

KTMB adds two more ETS trains for Chinese New Year, sale starts tomorrow

Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s monopole transmission towers are illuminated in vibrant colours in conjunction with the 2025 New Year celebrations on Jan 1, 2025. — Bernama pic

18 h ago

Now shining: Penang official says TNB’s RM500m monopoles fully operational

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