Malaysia's fasting durations during Ramadan vary by location and elevation, with higher altitudes experiencing longer fasts. Read full story

PETALING JAYA: The Prime Minister's Office's (PMO) new daily briefings on social media will complement the work of the government spokesperson and are not intended to take over his role. Read full story

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia recorded 2.98 million scam calls last year, a whopping 82.81% increase from 1.63 million in 2023, according to the 2024 Whoscall Annual Report. Read full story

PUTRAJAYA: Audit firm KPMG's refusal to sign off 1Malaysia Development Bhd's (1MDB) company's financials in 2013, was due to each auditor's "different requirements", a former 1Malay??sia Development Bhd (1MDB) chairman said. Read full story

KUALA LUMPUR: Putrajaya will evaluate whether the change in administration in the United States would have any impact on Malaysia's exports of halal products, says Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong (pic). Read full story

PUTRAJAYA: The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) will release a new Civil Aviation Regulation (CAR) for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations by the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025. Read full story

KUALA LUMPUR: A senator has called on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to step in and resolve concerns over the controversial plan to implement a 45-hour workweek for healthcare workers. Read full story

PUTRAJAYA: Efforts to implement changes to ensure transpa??rency and efficiency in financial management and public administration, as part of the government's institutional reform agenda, will be kept up, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story

PETALING JAYA: Transparency International Malaysia (TI-Malaysia) says it is disappointed that the latest Auditor-General's Report for fiscal year 2023 shows lack of internal controls and weak compliance to policies in several federal agencies and subsidiaries. Read full story

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) is set to organise its second edition of Malaysia International Halal Showcase (Mihas) in Shanghai, China. Read full story

PUTRAJAYA: A former 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) chairman downplayed the refusal of audit firm KPMG to sign off on the company's financials in 2013, chalking it up to each auditor's "different requirements". Read full story

SEREMBAN: The Seremban City Council (MBS) has removed the doors at six hardcore poor housing programme (PPRT) flats in Lobak near here after its tenants failed to pay rent for years. Read full story

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah's oldest registered political party, Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS), is set to mark its 40th anniversary on Wednesday (March 5) with a commitment to stick with Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS). Read full story

KOTA KINABALU: The government has been urged to revise eKasih aid criteria so that disaster victims, such as those affected by fires and floods, receive proper assistance. Read full story

KUALA LUMPUR: Six of the poorest states in the country will receive significantly higher federal allocations compared to other states under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), says Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. Read full story

KUALA LUMPUR: After successfully reducing the fiscal deficit to 4.1% last year, the government is now committed to lowering it to 3.8% this year, says Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. Read full story

PETALING JAYA: The banking industry has paid tribute to 67 bank employees whose efforts saved customers from falling victim to scams in which they could have lost a total of RM12.4mil. Read full story

SEREMBAN: The defence team representing a former lecturer charged with the murder of her husband told the High Court here they will be filing a representation to the Attorney General to review the charge. Read full story

PETALING JAYA: With consu??mers spending their hard-earned money on quality Internet ??services from telecommunication providers, the question remains: How can they ensure they are getting what they paid for? Read full story

PETALING JAYA: With stamp duty for cheque book issuance having increased in cost by over 600%, the use of cheques by businesses may reduce further as some look to transition to other methods of payment. Read full story

PETALING JAYA: Instituting clear record-keeping practices is among the challenges behind getting all political parties to accept a new law regulating money in politics, say politicians and experts involved in the Bill. Read full story

PETALING JAYA: The tax filing season has started and taxpayers are reminded to claim eligible tax reliefs and file before the deadline. Read full story

BUTTERWORTH: The economic empowerment of Indian entrepreneurs remains an ongoing commitment of the Federal Gov??ern??ment, with RM300mil alloca??ted for this year as of February, says Datuk Seri R. Ramanan. Read full story

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has denied practising sel??ective prosecution in graft investigations involving journalists. Read full story

KUALA LUMPUR: Delivery rider Mohd Saiful Samion used to struggle with managing his money, but since joining the Credit Counsel??ling and Debt Management Agen??cy's (AKPK) GoGiggers 2024 pro??gramme, he now has better financial literacy. Read full story

KOTA KINABALU: It was a sombre start to Ramadan for villagers in Kampung Cempaka, a water village in Likas, after a massive fire destroyed about 80 houses. Read full story

SUBANG: The demand for eggs is always high during Ramadan and Hari Raya, as it is a key ingredient for biscuits, cakes and kuih. Read full story

GEORGE TOWN: On the first day of Ramadan, Muslims took the opportunity to visit bustling Ramadan bazaars to buy dishes for their iftar meal. Read full story

KOTA KINABALU: Two people sustained burns when their workers' quarters caught fire at Penampang Baru near here on Sunday (March 2) afternoon. Read full story

PHNOM PENH: Climate change poses a growing threat to Malaysia's food security, with erratic weather patterns and rising temperatures disrupting global agriculture, says Dautk Seri Mohamad Sabu. Read full story