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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  / 15 h ago

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

People hold a Malaysian passport at the Immigration Department in Putrajaya on Feb 19, 2024. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Malaysia 12th in new global passport index, Singapore tops

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  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 12 h ago

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

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa said Putrajaya will not disclose the meeting minutes of the Pardons Board on former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s appeal for clemency. — Picture by Choo Choy May.
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

FT minister says govt will not disclose Najib’s appeal minutes, reaffirms Pardons Board’s authority to keep them private

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  / 19 h ago

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

Meteorologists predicted that Bangkok would experience its coldest weather in nearly four decades this Sunday and Monday, with temperatures expected to drop to 16°C. — AFP pic
World  / 12 h ago

Bangkok braces for coldest weather in 40 years as temperatures plunge to 16°C this weekend

Teo Ee Yi and Ong Yew Sin celebrate their hard-fought 23-21, 16-21, 21-18 win against South Korea’s Jin Yong and Kang Min Hyuk in their Round of 16 match at the 2025 Malaysia Open at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur January 9, 2025. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 10 h ago

Double the success: National men’s pairs Wei Chong-Kai Wun and Yew Sin-Ee Yi reach 2025 Malaysia Open quarters

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the Malaysia Economic Forum 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on January 9, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

PM Anwar says Malaysia will double down on Asean power grid and global market leadership 

A woman uses the Sentuhan Madani kiosk at Alamanda shopping mall in Putrajaya January 9, 2025, to access integrated services — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

You can now access govt services digitally outside working hours at Putrajaya’s Alamanda shopping mall

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli today said the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone will contribute about US$28 billion (RM125.9 billion) to the country’s gross domestic product annually in the next 10 years. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Rafizi: Johor-Singapore SEZ could add RM125b yearly to GDP, set to rival Klang Valley within 10 years

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli speaks to reporters at the Malaysia Economic Forum 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre January 9, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Malaysia could develop ‘Made by Malaysia’ chips and graphics processing units in 5-10 years, says Rafizi

Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said Malaysia doesn’t want “just any data centre” but will consider those that have AI or cutting edge technology. — Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Malaysia to charge premium for data centre energy and water access amid AI boom, says natural resources minister

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the Penang Mutiara Light Rail Transit (LRT) project is the first step for the state to transform its public transportation system. — Bernama pic  
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Penang Mutiara LRT marks first step in public transport transformation for the state, crucial for reducing private car usage, says CM

Petaling Jaya district police chief ACP Shahrulnizam Ja’afar said the incident is believed to have stemmed from a personal issue. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Fashion designers injured in assault at PJ hotel, photographer arrested

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Dicky Rahmat Abdullah (right) formerly the property manager at the Property Management Division, Pelaburan Hartanah Berhad, was alleged to have transferred the money from the Maybank account of SA Elit Enterprise into his Maybank account. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Former property manager charged in KL with money laundering involving RM40,000

State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman, Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor (left), visits a show unit after chairing the Homebuyer Review Committee meeting at Residensi Larkin Indah in Johor Baru February 21, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Johor targets reviving one abandoned and five sick projects this year, says exco

Fomca's Muhammad Sha’ani Abdullah said any action that weakens tobacco and smoking control measures is considered a disruption to the implementation of public health policies in protecting the lives and health of the population. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Designated outdoor smoking areas only way to protect non-smokers from second-hand smoke, says consumers group

Taib (second, right) inserts the Jalur Gemilang flag into the hand sculpture to symbolically officiate the state-level National Day celebration in 2022 while Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg (second, left), Uggah (left) and Sarawak Utility and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi (right) look on. ― Penerangan pic via Borneo Post
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Taib architect of united and modern Sarawak, says deputy premier

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg speaks to reporters in Kuala Lumpur February 21, 2024. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

We will continue Taib Mahmud's legacy, says Sarawak premier

Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah chairs the 265th meeting of the Conference of Rulers at Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur February 21, 2024. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Selangor Sultan chairs 265th meeting of Conference of Rulers

Checks by Bernama at 9am found that the flag had been flown halfway down the 99-metre-high pole as ordered by the Sarawak government today. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Giant Sarawak flag in Kuching to fly at half-mast

Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud died at the age of 87 this morning. ― Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Taib’s remarkable legacy will be cherished by Sarawakians, says Dewan Negara president

Hajiji said with the passing of Abdul Taib, who was also former Sarawak chief minister, Sarawak has lost a leader who had contributed greatly to the people and development of the state. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Hajiji: Sarawak has lost a leader who contributed greatly to state development

Penang PRM vice chairman Ravinder Singh showing Section 12A(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1976. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Parti Rakyat Malaysia: Penang’s early publicity exercise for draft local plan not up to law

The body of the late Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud at the Main Lecture Hall of the National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur February 21, 2024. ― Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Funeral prayers held for Taib at National Mosque in KL

Director of Lawyers For Liberty, Zaid Malek, said the government should have formed the independent Malaysian Media Council first before approving any codes of ethics to limit government interference. ― Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Get Media Council going first before launching new journalism code of ethics, lawyers' group tells Putrajaya

The Bukit Toh Allang Water treatment plant in Seberang Perai, Penang — Picture courtesy of Penang Water Supply Corporation
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Penang water company denies effluents released into Sungai Kulim affected treated water quality

In a post on Facebook, Datuk Seri Najib Razak said Taib’s demise was a great loss for Sarawakians. ― Picture via Facebook/Najib Razak
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Najib pays tribute to Taib, sends condolences to people of Sarawak

According to a report, Barim president Ismail Awang suggested the proposed LPN chairman and board members be appointed from within the local rice industry but with direct supervision from the Prime Minister's Department. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Bumi group wants Putrajaya to revive National Paddy and Rice Board, says better regulation

Taib presents an award during the 2019 state-level Women’s Day celebration in Kuching flanked by Fatimah and Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. ― Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Taib’s death has left a void in hearts of Sarawakians, says state minister