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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  / 13 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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 12 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  / 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

Takeshi Ebisawa poses with a rocket launcher during a meeting with an informant and two undercover Danish police officers at a warehouse in Copenhagen, Denmark in Feb. 3, 2021. — Reuters 
World  / 18 h ago

Japanese crime leader pleads guilty in US to trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar

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Two members of the ‘Geng Pian’ gang were charged at three separate Sessions Court here today on five counts of robberies and armed gang robbery with knives on four people and a pharmaceutical company in December last year. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2024

Two ‘Geng Pian’ gang members charged with armed gang robberies

Sabah Immigration director Datuk SH Sitti Saleha Habib Yussof (right) oversees the deportation of Filipinos at the Sandakan Port February 7, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2024

Sabah Immigration director: 278 Filipinos deported via ferry today

Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah (centre) and Che’ Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Johor (4th left) graced the Chinese New Year celebration at Menara Majlis Bandaraya Johor Baru in Johor. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2024

Queen arrives at Menara MBJB to grace CNY celebration

Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah (2nd left) hands out a Prison Visitation Rights Letter to a recipient during the Ihsan Madani Prisoners’ Release event in conjunction with the 2024 Chinese New Year in Seremban February 7, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2024

Recidivism rate among former prisoners declined in Malaysia last year, says deputy home minister

PLUS managing director Datuk Nik Airina Nik Jaffar said despite the requirement for physical contact, no toll will be charged and highway users in the closed system toll plaza will also enjoy the benefits when passing through the exit toll plaza during the two-day period that has been determined. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2024

CNY: PLUS focuses on four strategies to manage heavier traffic flow on highways

The Thai government and the Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu Patani (BRN) have reached an agreement in principle on the Joint Comprehensive Plan toward Peace (JCPP), which will be endorsed in the near future. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2024

Progress in southern Thailand peace talks as rivals embrace roadmap for reconciliation, says facilitator

The Works Ministry will temporarily reduce the speed limit on all federal roads nationwide from 90 kilometres per hour to 80 km/h starting tomorrow until February 13 in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2024

Works Ministry: Lower speed limit on all federal roads in conjunction with CNY

The prices of terrace homes will appreciate in 2024 while detached houses are expected to continue their decline, according to the inaugural Malaysian House Price Index (MHPI) released today. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2024

Forecast: Malaysia detached home prices to fall in 2024, link houses to rise

Police have arrested a 66-year-old babysitter on suspicion of abusing an 11-month-old girl at a childcare centre in a housing estate in Nilai two days ago. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2024

Babysitter arrested over alleged abuse at childcare centre in Nilai

Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew (4th left) receiving a framed picture of the KLIA from MAHB Acting Group CEO Mohamed Rastam Shahrom. On her left is Ministry’s Permanent Secretary Josie Lai. — Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2024

MAHB: Upgrading, development plans for Kota Kinabalu International Airport

Sarawak Report editor Clare Rewcastle Brown arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex April 3, 2019. Rewcastle-Brown was sentenced to two years in jail after she was found guilty of defaming the Sultanah of Terengganu, Sultanah Nur Zahirah. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2024

Sarawak Report editor sentenced to two years’ jail for defaming Terengganu Sultanah

The police have opened a disciplinary inquiry into a 37-year-old police officer who allegedly pushed his female partner into the sea at the Penang Bridge during a quarrel last month, says Penang Police Chief Datuk Khaw Kok Chin. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2024

State police open disciplinary inquiry against officer who allegedly shoved lover off Penang Bridge

Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata at the launch of the Road Safety Campaign and Advocacy in conjunction with the 2024 Chinese New Year at the Sarawak Contingent Police Headquarters February 7, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2024

Sarawak police seize cigarettes, liquor worth nearly RM100m

Perak police managed to recapture seven Rohingya detainees who escaped from the Bidor temporary immigration depot at an oil palm estate near the southbound Tapah rest area February 7, 2024. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2024

Bidor breakout: Seven more detainees recaptured to take total to 98 so far, says Perak top cop

MetMalaysia has issued a warning of strong winds and rough seas in the South China Sea from this Sunday to Tuesday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2024

MetMalaysia issues strong winds, rough seas warning

The Sabah Cabinet has approved the Oil Palm Biomass Industry policy that will regulate biomass export and production in the state, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2024

Sabah agrees to oil palm biomass policy