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Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli today said that the government will finalise its plans to phase out the B40, M40, and T20 income classifications in a few weeks. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Rafizi: B40, M40, T20 classifications to be phased out for disposable income measure, RON95 subsidy to cover 85pc of households

Johor police chief Datuk M. Kumar said police are still investigating the motive for the shooting that took place in a busy commercial area. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Johor police chief: Man killed in JB shooting was shot four times

People hold a Malaysian passport at the Immigration Department in Putrajaya on Feb 19, 2024. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Malaysia 12th in new global passport index, Singapore tops

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrives at the Parliament to table Budget 2025 on October 18, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Anwar government entering minefield amid push for crucial economic reforms, Fitch unit says

A ‘Nyonya laksa’ unlike any other: topped with ‘siew yoke’ and ‘siham’ — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 17 h ago

Indulge in a Nyonya ‘laksa’ topped with ‘siew yoke’ and ‘siham’ at Lim Ji Nyonya Laksa in Bercham, Ipoh

Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing delivers a speech at the opening of the 2025 Central Region Tourism Industry Engagement Session on January 9, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Tourism minister orders redo of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 video for better state-specific promotion

An old photo of Kudrow and her co-star Perry from their ‘Friends’ days. — Picture from Instagram/lisakudrow
Showbiz  / 15 h ago

‘Friends’ star Lisa Kudrow finds note from Matthew Perry in cookie jar

An apartment building burns in the Altadena area of Los Angeles county. — AFP
World  / 15 h ago

Multi-million Malibu mansions razed as Los Angeles wildfire burns down whole streets

A supporter of Datuk Seri Najib Razak wearing a red shirt with the words ‘Justice for Bossku’ and his name printed on the back. — Picture by Muhammad Yusry
Opinion  / 16 h ago

Race unity chess plays outside a Putrajaya courtroom, stalemate looms

Upcycling is where you take something old and give it a second chance to shine, and in Malaysia, it is becoming a movement that has business opportunities. — Pexels pic/cottonbro studio
Life  / 18 h ago

Here are five Malaysian companies turning trash into treasures

Scammers often pose as experienced players or offer exclusive in-game deals to earn teenagers’ trust before absconding with their money. — Unsplash pic/Onur Binay
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Gaming scams on the rise: Study finds teens at risk on Discord and Instagram

File photo of jailed former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex December 4, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

1MDB trial: Najib says Saudi King, not Jho Low, promised ‘financial assistance’

The Ministry of Education has found that the alleged leak of the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination papers for the History subject is unfounded. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Alleged leak of 2024 SPM History paper baseless, viral pictures linked to textbook predictions, says Education Ministry

At least five people are now known to have died in wildfires raging around Los Angeles, with more deaths feared. — AFP
Showbiz  / 16 h ago

Celebrities flee Los Angeles fires as Hollywood events scrapped

Maryland Cremation Services transporter Reggie Elliott brings the remains of a Covid-19 victim to his van from the hospital's morgue in Baltimore, Maryland on December 24, 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic. — AFP pic
World  / 18 h ago

Forgotten but not gone: Five years on, Covid still infecting and killing humans across the globe

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BSI Immigration Office communications and corporate unit in a post on Facebook said the electricity disruption occurred at 4.15pm today before it was restored an hour later, after recovery action was carried out by the authorities. This is the second time CIQ BSI has experienced a power outage, after the first in December last year which lasted half a day. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

BSI Immigration Office: One hour blackout at Sultan Iskandar Building CIQ Complex in JB; second power outage in two months

Deputy Chief Minister II, Datuk Dr Joachim Gunsalam, who is also Sabah minister of local government and housing, emphasised this proposal due to the current scarcity of reference sources for Native Courts, with minimal inclusion in journals. — Picture from Facebook/Dr Joachim Gunsalam
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Sabah deputy chief minister calls for journal documenting Native Courts’ proceedings and verdicts

US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield casts a veto vote during a UN Security Council meeting on the Israel-Hamas war, at UN Headquarters in New York City on February 20, 2024. The US vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Tuesday that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, even as President Joe Biden faced mounting pressure to dial back support for Israel. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Foreign Ministry: Malaysia expresses disappointment on UN Security Council’s failure to impose immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is on a seven-day working visit to Japan, said awareness of halal products is increasing as approximately 120,000 Muslims are residing in the Land of the Rising Sun. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Zahid urges Malaysian producers to tap into Japan’s growing halal market

The residence of former Sarawak Governor, the late Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud, in Demak Jaya, here, was filled with close family members and Sarawak leaders who came to pay their last respects. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Taib’s body arrives at his residence in Demak Jaya

The Supplementary Electoral Roll for January 2024 (DPT BLN1/2024), which was verified yesterday and gazetted today, is now open for review for 30 days until March 21. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

EC: Supplementary electoral roll for January 2024 open for review

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the committees actually play the check-and-balance role in Parliament as they were made up of Members of Parliament from various parties. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Parliamentary special select committees best forum to monitor ministries, says Fahmi

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said he would also discuss the challenges of implementing the national 5G network, which has reached 80.2 per cent penetration as of December 31 last year. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Fahmi: Malaysia to share achievements in leading 5G network implementation at Mobile World Congress Barcelona

The Finance Ministry, in a statement today, said the prices were fixed based on the weekly retail prices of petroleum products, under the Automatic Pricing Mechanism (APM) formula. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Finance Ministry: Petrol, diesel prices unchanged until February 28

File picture of people settling their traffic summonses at a police booth in Iskandar Puteri, October 2, 2023. Visitors to the Central Zone Madani Rakyat Programme from February 23 to 25 will get reductions of up to 50 per cent in compound payments for certain traffic offences. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Up to 50pc discount on selected traffic summonses for visitors at central zone Madani rakyat programme

Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the policy is crafted to cultivate efficient maintenance practices, ensuring the longevity of buildings and enhancing the comfort of the people. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Ahmad Maslan: National infrastructure asset management policy to be implemented in 2025 

The body of former Sarawak governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud arrives at Kuching International Airport, February 21, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Tributes for Taib pour in from menteris besar, CMs  

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said he believes that raising the Overnight Policy Rate is not something that will help the people at this time. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Raising the OPR to strengthen the ringgit is not a good move, says Fahmi

Officers carry casket containing the body of former Sarawak governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud at Kuching International Airport. The arrival of the body was greeted with a guard of honour by the 11th Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment, Kuching, February 21, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Taib’s body arrives in Kuching

Sri Tanjong assemblyman Justin Wong said that Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan have been issuing contradicting statements about the carbon credit project. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Warisan asks state government to clarify carbon credit deal

Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib and Jamilah Taib Murray, Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud’s daughter (seated, right), leave the National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur with a casket carrying his remains, February 21, 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Cabinet ministers extend condolences to family of Taib Mahmud