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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

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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 15 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  / 15 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

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

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?

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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 16 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  / 13 h ago

Fashion designers injured in assault at PJ hotel, photographer arrested

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  / 15 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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Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah says it is premature for his ministry to assess the increase from 6 to 8 per cent that took effect today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Mar 2024

Sarawak tourism minister says will respond to SST hike if necessary

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad sways the refinement of Madani Medical Scheme (SPM) is not intended to restrict patient access to medical care but rather to ensure judicious use of resource and enhance the project's effectiveness and sustainability. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 01 Mar 2024

Health minister denies proposed Madani Medical Scheme review meant to cut access

The LRT is pictured crossing the area that can be seen from Menara UOA, Bangsar. Selangor Investment, Trade and Mobility Exco Ng Sze Han said the LRT3 Project is expected to be fully completed and start operating in March 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 01 Mar 2024

Exco: LRT3 developer ordered to submit proposals to resolve frequency of floods in several areas in Selangor

Johor police chief M. Kumar says the family of the late Mila Sharmila Samsusah, or Bella, should respect court proceedings and not issue statements on social media that could dispute the trial. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 01 Mar 2024

Johor police advise late Bella’s family not to comment on running trial

Perak police chief, Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri, said that the 64-year-old victim, who suffered 90 per cent burns, was confirmed dead at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB) here, at 6.52pm yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Mar 2024

Male victim in fire involving two vehicles in Ipoh succumbs to injuries, say police

Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said plastic pollution is one of the most pressing issues globally and is a crisis that has reached a critical point while posing significant threats to the ecosystem. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Mar 2024

Nik Nazmi: Malaysia urges UN member states to recall aspiration to end plastic pollution

Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching delivers a speech during Inclusiveness and Empowerment of Women in the Digital Space at Connexion Conference and Event Center (CCEC), today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Mar 2024

Deputy Communications Minister: Women still face online violence and harassment despite success in digital space 

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil presenting a souvenir to the Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance Director, Jarl Fjerdingby (left) after attending the 'Next Generation Communications Roundtable' organised by Telenor Group at Telenor Global Headquarters, Fornebu Campus on Thursday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Mar 2024

Fahmi: Malaysia keen to invite Norway to Regulatory Conference in KL in May

The donation was handed over by MoE secretary-general, Datuk Nik Nasarudin Mohd Zawawi, to Foreign Ministry secretary-general, Datuk Seri Amran Mohd Zin, during a courtesy call at Wisma Putra, here. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Mar 2024

Education Ministry hands over RM11.5m donation to Palestine

Ling Ling (far right) shows a copy of a police report at the Johor Jaya constituency service centre in Johor Baru on March 1, 2024. ― Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 01 Mar 2024

In Johor, saleswoman’s car and house torched by loan sharks after previous tenant

Unesco Office in Jakarta’s section chief and programme specialist for culture Moe Chiba attends the We Are Site Managers International Symposium in George Town on March 1, 2024. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 01 Mar 2024

George Town well managed heritage site, fitting site for launch of George Town Declaration, according to heritage specialists

Negeri Sembilan deputy police chief, Datuk Abd Khalid Othman, said that, in the four-hour operation, from 10 pm, a total of 340 individuals were inspected, including 335 Myanmar nationals, Indonesians (three) and Bangladeshi (two). — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 01 Mar 2024

Cops raid Rohingya settlement in Seremban, nab 29

On January 29, Daim was charged in the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur with failing to declare his assets to the MACC. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Mar 2024

Daim’s lawyers: PM Anwar’s remarks interfere with court process, investigations

On July 27, 2022, the High Court in Ipoh found Paul Yong guilty of raping his 23-year-old Indonesian maid in a room of his house in Ipoh, Perak between 8.15pm and 9.15pm on July 7, 2019. ― File picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 01 Mar 2024

Appeals Court affirms conviction, reduce jail sentence against ex-Tronoh assemblyman Paul Yong

State investment, trade, and mobility committee chairman Ng Sze Han says the Selangor state government is focusing on industries that will enter and will give a spillover effect that can create job opportunities with higher wages. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Mar 2024

Exco: Selangor chasing 'spillover' industries, not just investments alone

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor filed the application to be acquitted and discharged of all 17 charges on October 4, 2020. ― Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 01 Mar 2024

AGC yet to decide on Rosmah's third representation to drop charges