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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  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 19 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  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

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

University of Malaya Medical Centre has announced an increase in consultation, admission, and service charges effective January 1. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

UMMC recently hiked its patient fees — what makes teaching hospitals different from other public health facilities?

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  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 14 h ago

Fashion designers injured in assault at PJ hotel, photographer arrested

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  / 17 h ago

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

A Balakong restaurant known for its ‘cili pan mee’ was raided for displaying a ‘Muslim Kitchen’ sign despite lacking a valid halal certification. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Selangor ministry and Jais raid Balakong ‘cili pan mee’ restaurant over misleading ‘Muslim Kitchen’ sign

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow presents the PHT Living Heritage Awards to grandmaster Asan Anbanathan Ramasamy (right), Eurasian singer Kathleen Rodrigues (left), and artist and educator Datuk Tan Chiang Kiong. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Life  / 14 h ago

Eurasian singer, martial arts grandmaster and watercolour artist recognised with Living Heritage Treasures Awards in Penang

More than 100,000 people were ordered to evacuate as dry, hurricane-force winds hindered firefighting operations and spread the fires. — Reuters pic
World  / 16 h ago

Hollywood is burning: Los Angeles wildfires spiral out of control, at least five dead, over 100,000 evacuated

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Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate outside the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the day of a public hearing to allow parties to give their views on the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories before eventually issuing a non-binding legal opinion, in The Hague, Netherlands, February 19, 2024. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2024

Malaysia’s oral submission to ICJ adds value to Palestine issue, says Ops Ihsan Secretariat

Housing and Local Government Minister, Nga Kor Ming said that Malaysia Madani aspirations will not be achieved if there is no cooperation and support from civil servants. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2024

Minister: Early incentive payment will motivate civil servants to build Malaysia Madani 

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Toshiba Corporation president and chief executive officer Taro Shimada (right) witness the signing of an agreement between MyDigital and Toshiba, by MyDigital Corporation chief executive officer Fabian Bigar (2nd left) and Toshiba Digital Solutions Corporation general manager Naoki Yamaguchi (2nd right) in Tokyo, February 20, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2024

In Tokyo, DPM Zahid visits NEC Super Tower, witnesses signing of agreement between MyDigital and Toshiba

Perak police chief Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said that the search area would also be focused on Kampar and Muallim districts as well as other locations that have the potential for the escapees to hide. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2024

Bidor breakout: Police expand search area to locate 30 escapees still at large, says Perak top cop  

Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) is always open to taking appropriate action if information related to the matter can be channelled to them. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2024

Armizan: MyCC ready to investigate cartel elements in national rice, padi industry 

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Rural and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi during a meeting with the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Dr Masahito Moriyama, as well as a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) briefing session by MEXT, February 20, 2024. Also present is Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2024

Tokyo visit yields positive outcomes in various fields, says DPM Zahid 

(From left) Jiao Zong chairman Cheah Lek Aee, United Chinese School Committees’ Association of Malaysia chairman (Dong Zong), Datuk Heng Hong Chai, Dong Zong chairman Tan Tai Kim and Tamil Foundation’s Supramaniam Ramasamy in Putrajaya, February 20,2024. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2024

No new lawsuits against vernacular schools can be filed on same issue, says lawyer for Dong Zong and Jiao Zong

Tan Sri Ismail Bakar was appointed as chairman, while former Federal Court judge Datuk Prasad Sandosham Abraham is the deputy chairman of the EAIC. — Picture from X/Bernama
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2024

Former chief secretary to govt Ismail Bakar appointed EAIC chairman

Rehda president Datuk NK Tong said these housing projects, more often than not offered by individuals masking as developers, in the rural and suburban areas, as well as in pocket developments where the scale of the project is small and may go undetected. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2024

Rehda: Lawyers, loan officers should report dubious housing projects 

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo at Telekom Malaysia Berhad’s (TM) One Innovation Lab and Enterprise 5G Lab at TM Digital Academy in Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, February 20, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2024

Gobind: Govt sectors, industries to be well-equipped in digitalisation journey

Kelantan JIM director Mohd Faizal Shamsudin said through the operation which started at 9am, 16 enforcement officers screened 40 foreigners. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2024

Kelantan Immigration Dept detains 34 undocumented migrants in two operations

Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri with children from local villages doing colouring activities at the launch of the first transit Local Social Support Centre (PSSS) in Malaysia, Pasir Mas, Kelantan, February 20, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2024

Women, Family and Community Development Ministry launches Malaysia’s first transit one-stop social support centre

Muhamad Rajis Muhid was accused of deceiving the Perkeso Tawau local office manager by providing false statements under Section 12C (2) and (3) of the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969 that his two children were living with him, on March 27, 2019. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2024

Sabah civil servant pleads not guilty to cheating Socso for dependency benefits

Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said the harmonisation through the amendment of the Sarawak Labour Ordinance will enable local workers in Sarawak to enjoy the same rights and benefits as people in other states. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2024

HR minister: Talks to streamline Sarawak Labour Ordinance in final stage 

MoH and DBKK personnel inspecting the fish sold at the Inanam night market. — Borneo Post pic 
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2024

KK City Hall detects prohibited dye on fish at Inanam market, says D-G

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia at the pre-council meeting of the Conference of Rulers at Istana Negara, February 20, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2024

King attends pre-council meeting of Conference of Rulers