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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

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  / 9 h ago

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

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim holds a book written by historian Professor Emeritus Datuk Ahmat Adam at his office in Putrajaya, February 8, 2024. — Picture from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2024

PM Anwar receives visit from old friend historian Ahmat Adam

The KL-Karak (KLK) Expressway from Gombak heading towards Genting Sempah is also congested. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2024

CNY: Slow-moving traffic on major expressways this afternoon

PBAPP chief executive officer K. Pathmananthan said they officially wrote to SPAN on February 2 to assist in planning and executing cloud seeding operations in March (inter-monsoon season). — Picture via Twitter/Bernama
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2024

Penang Water Supply Corporation asks SPAN to carry out cloud seeding at Air Itam Dam, says CEO 

In his Chinese New Year address, Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the state government will continue its efforts to ensure the security and harmony experienced by Sabah’s diverse population are maintained. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2024

In CNY message, Sabah CM says state govt will always support cultural celebrations

Johor Immigration director Baharuddin Tahir announced that a total of 52 premises were raided by a collaborative team of officers from the Johor Immigration’s Enforcement Division, along with the Muar and Batu Pahat Branches’ Enforcement Units. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2024

Johor Immigration cracks down on 19 hotspots in JB, Batu Pahat and Muar; detains 42 foreigners

Sentul district police Chief ACP Ahmad Sukarno Mohd Zahari (second, right) shows the seized items from the raids during a press conference at the Sentul District Police Headquarters (IPD) in Kuala Lumpur, February 8, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2024

Sentul police: Eight individuals arrested over employment scam

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the work progress of the Sarawak Pan Borneo Expressway (LPB) project has reached 98.91 per cent. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2024

Sarawak Pan Borneo project can be completed this year, says works minister

KTMB passengers use the open payment system to board the train at the Ipoh Railway Station in Ipoh, Perak, February 8, 2024. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2024

KTMB’s open payment system launched, offers convenience for users

On January 29, Tun Daim Zainuddin was charged in the Sessions Court with failing to declare his assets to the MACC. He pled not guilty. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2024

MACC: Daim might have more undeclared assets, could be recalled for questioning

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said there is a need to expand and intensify prevention, control, and treatment programmes related to HIV/AIDS, as the distribution of HIV/AIDS cases by age shows that 74 per cent of reported cases involve the youth aged between 20 and 29. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2024

DPM Zahid: Govt to study proposal to empower youth with accurate knowledge about HIV/AIDS 

Samirah Muzaffar (left) leaves the Court of Appeal in Putrajaya, February 8, 2024. ― Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2024

Appellate court rejects prosecution’s appeal to reverse acquittal of Samirah, two teens in Cradle Fund CEO murder case

National football legend Mohd Azraai Khor Abdullah, who led Kedah to a double treble in 2007 and 2008, died today after suffering a stroke. — Picture courtesy of Facebook
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2024

PM Anwar offers condolences to Mohd Azraai Khor's family

Transport Minister Anthony Loke speaks during the launch of KTMB's open payment system at the Ipoh Railway Station, February 8, 2024. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2024

Anthony Loke: No plans to extend Ipoh’s Sultan Azlan Shah Airport, focus on optimising existing space

Johor police chief M. Kumar (front) after officiating the Op Selamat operation in conjunction with the Chinese New Year at the Kempas toll plaza in Johor Baru February 8, 2024. ― Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2024

Johor police chief assures thorough probe in murder at Route 66 Club

Former Senate president Tan Sri Adam Kadir has been nominated for this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature, the prestigious annual award by the Swedish Academy. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2024

Former Senate president Adam Kadir nominated for Nobel Prize in Literature

The Sessions Court today allowed an application by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for a temporary release of his passport to enable him to travel to Thailand. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2024

Muhyiddin gets passport to attend opening of friend’s Thai restaurant in Bangkok