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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

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

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

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

A helicopter flies, as smoke rises from the Sunset Fire in the hills overlooking the Hollywood neighbourhood of Los Angeles January 8, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 10 h ago

Out-of-control Los Angeles wildfires push water supplies to the brink

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

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A screenshot of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s Facebook post.
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

PM Anwar: Madani govt extends condolences to Taib Mahmud's family, people of Sarawak

Madani government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil said that Abdul Taib, who was also the former Chief Minister of Sarawak, had contributed significantly to the development and modernisation of the state. ― Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Cabinet ministers extend condolences to Taib Mahmud’s family

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

State funeral to be held for Taib, two days mourning starting today

The remains of former Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud was taken in a Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) vehicle to the mosque at 9.05am for the funeral prayers before being brought back to Kuching for the burial. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Taib Mahmud's remains brought to National Mosque in KL

According to a report, motorists in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor spend approximately RM6.8 billion annually on petrol while stuck in traffic jams during their daily commute to work. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Report: Klang Valley motorists spend RM6.5b on fuel a year due to traffic jams

A screenshot of Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof's Facebook post.
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Taib's passing a great loss to Sarawak and country, says DPM Fadillah

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad (centre) sticks a ‘No Smoking’ sign at a restaurant in Jalan Alor February 17, 2024. ― Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Doctors back designated smoking areas, but say plan must prioritise public health than smokers

Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir has been granted a 30-day extension to declare his assets by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

After Mirzan, Mokhzani Mahathir gets 30 extra days to declare assets to MACC

Datuk Mutang Tagal during his swearing-in as a senator on Monday, in accordance with the Federal Constitution and the Standing Orders of the Senate. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Mutang Tagal’s journey from Ba Kelalan to Dewan Negara

Datuk Gerawat Gala (left) and Mohammad Medan in a photo-call with Datuk Mutang Tagal after the swearing-in ceremony. ― Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Mutang’s appointment as Dewan Negara president affirms inclusivity in unity govt, says Sarawak deputy minister Gerawat

Bung Bratak Heritage Association (BBHA) chairman Datuk Peter Minos says the recognition of Gawai Dayak and Pesta Kaamatan as national public holidays will have significant meaning for the Dayak and Kadazan-Dusun communities in Malaysia. ― Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Heritage association chairman Minos supports suggestion for Gawai Dayak, Pesta Kaamatan made national public holidays

A media statement released by the Malaysian authorities about the study warned of the ‘adverse effects’ of the brain drain as skilled workers leave the country. ― TODAY pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Study warns of 'brain drain', finds three in four Malaysians living, working in Singapore skilled or semi-skilled

Former Sarawak governor Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud breathed his last at around 4.40am in Kuala Lumpur this morning. ― Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

Former Sarawak governor Taib Mahmud dies aged 87

Malaysian Bar president Karen Cheah speaks at the forum titled ‘Justice and Mercy: A Forum on Reforms to the Pardons Board in Malaysia’ in Kuala Lumpur, February 20, 2024. Cheah also said guidelines, measures, and good practices were needed to ensure a pardon would not be granted without justification. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2024

At forum, calls for Pardons Board reforms to remove political appointees

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who played the role of Tunku Abdul Rahman, holds up the Keris Sapukal at the Independence Day Celebration of the Federation of Malaya at the Independence Memorial, February 20, 2024. Keris Sapukal is the actual keris held by the late Tunku Abdul Rahman during the Declaration of Independence of the Federation of Malaya. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2024

Chants of ‘Merdeka’ fill the air in Banda Hilir after 68 years

Firemen prying open the car door using specialised equipment to get to the woman inside, Ipoh, February 20, 2024. — Picture from X/Bernama
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2024

Perak Fire and Rescue Dept: Woman found dead in locked car in front of hospital