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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  / 18 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  / 17 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’

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  / 16 h ago

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

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

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  / 12 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  / 15 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  / 19 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  / 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  / 15 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

University of Malaya Medical Centre has announced an increase in consultation, admission, and service charges effective January 1. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

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

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  / 14 h ago

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

More than 100,000 people were ordered to evacuate as dry, hurricane-force winds hindered firefighting operations and spread the fires. — Reuters pic
World  / 15 h ago

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

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Sultan Ibrahim, in a Facebook post, expressed his appreciation to the army personnel for protecting the sovereignty of the country, and for their sacrifices, regardless of time, in safeguarding the safety of the people. ― Picture via Facebook/ Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia / 01 Mar 2024

Agong conveys 91st anniversary wishes to Malaysian Army personnel, veterans

Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar mooted a mandatory DEI disclosure policy as one of six proposals to increase Bumiputera economic participation, a key target set decades ago but is yet to be met. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 01 Mar 2024

Bursa chief moots mandatory diversity disclosure to nudge firms toward more Bumi hires

Cloud seeding operations are seen over the Air Itam Dam water catchment area in this February 28, 2024 image. — Picture courtesy of PBAPP
Malaysia / 01 Mar 2024

Penang to seek another cloud seeding operation as dry weather persists

Perak police chief Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri speaks to the media after attending the Perak Police Chief’s Monthly Meeting in Ipoh today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Mar 2024

Case of minister’s car tailing ambulance on PLUS highway in Perak last month settled, says Perak police chief

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the celebration of the 28th Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) Day in Cyberjaya March 1, 2024. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Mar 2024

As SST rises, PM Anwar says Malaysia tax base remains low at just 11.2pc of GDP

On January 19, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor represented the Sabah government to take over the state’s administration of electricity supply from the federal government representative Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof in a symbolic ceremony at Kinabalu Tower here. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Mar 2024

In Sabah, blackouts, a thing of the past with electricity power handover

In the letter dated February 27 sent via the state ruler’s private secretary Datuk Muhamad Munir Bani and which was also released online by the Selangor Royal Office, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah had censured Hadi over his February 20 statement. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Mar 2024

Report: Selangor PAS chief confirms received Selangor Sultan’s reprimand against Hadi, declines comment

Mydin Mohamed Holdings Berhad (Mydin) managing director Datuk Ameer Ali Mydin said that the proposal was aimed at assisting companies or premises owned by Bumiputera in the country. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 01 Mar 2024

Proposal to mandate 70pc of official govt assistance items to be Bumiputera products at economic congress, says Mydin boss

Muhyiddin’s appeal to the Federal Court is against the entire Court of Appeal decision, including its view that the four charges are clear and ambiguous, and that there was no need for the prosecution to give further details on how the alleged offences were carried out. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 01 Mar 2024

Muhyiddin appeals to Federal Court over restoration of four power abuse charges

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan says Account 3 will be explained to contributors after the dividend distribution announcement this Sunday. ― Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 01 Mar 2024

Amir Hamzah: EPF to unveil Account 3 in April

1MDB Asset Recovery Taskforce chairman, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani says the agreement signed between the Malaysian government and Goldman Sachs, regarding the recovery of 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) assets in 2020, was vague and not detailed. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Mar 2024

Johari Ghani: Agreement related to 1MDB asset recovery vague, not detailed

It was earlier reported that King Harald V has been receiving treatment at Sultanah Maliha Hospital (HSM) in Langkawi after falling ill while holidaying in Malaysia. — Cornelius Poppe/NTB/AFP pic
Malaysia / 01 Mar 2024

Norwegian Royal Palace: King Harald V’s return plans progress as health improves in Langkawi hospital

The reform agenda aims to empower MPs by fostering an independent and robust Parliament. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Mar 2024

In blueprint, think tank flags political financing regulation as potential turning point for reform