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Judge Datuk Aslam Zainuddin sentenced trader Saiful Adli Yusof to four months’ imprisonment, effective today, on two charges of causing hurt and making death threats against Liew Khoon Foo in a road rage incident along Jalan Cheras-Hulu Langat.

Malaysia / 17 h ago

‘I feel unsafe’: Shah Alam High Court jails viral road-rager, overturns RM5,500 fine after victim’s emotional impact statement

Petronas’ counsel, Datuk Dr Cyrus Das, said the judge held that Petros had failed to prove that the call on the bank guarantee by Petronas was unconscionable or unlawful. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

High Court upholds Petronas claim, dismisses Petros’ challenge over RM7.95m bank guarantee

Freshly opened Musang King durian, the Malaysian favourite now at the centre of a global branding push. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Malaysia fights to protect Musang King pride as ‘impostor’ durians surface in China

Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin speaks to reporters at the Kuala Lumpur High Court on August 15, 2023. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 15 h ago

AGC: Lead prosecutor Wan Shaharuddin’s transfer from MACC is ‘normal practice’, won’t affect his ongoing work

Lady Orchid entering Red Garden. — Picture courtesy of Self-Portrait

Malaysia / 18 h ago

‘Sandiwara’: Everything, everywhere all at once in George Town with Michelle Yeoh

A 33-year-old man was seriously injured after he was slashed by several assailants outside a commercial building in George Town this morning. Police have launched a manhunt. — Screengrab from Facebook video

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Motorcycle-riding assailants slash man in daylight attack outside commercial building in George Town

A viral video had sparked criticism of the project, implemented by the National Landscape Department (JLN) in collaboration with the Public Works Department (JKR) of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, with allegations that it caused repeated flooding in the surrounding area. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Immediate rectification works underway after water overflow incident at TTDI’s Jalan Abang Haji Openg, says ministry

Muhammad Azmirul Iman (right) was charged with knowingly initiating the transmission of obscene video content via the X application under the username ‘a@sweetierosieee’ at 11.32pm on March 29, 2024, with the intent to harass others. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

‘Apam’ seller fined RM11,000 for posting obscene video on X two years ago

MACC officers escort three suspects in orange lockup attire to the Putrajaya Magistrates’ Court on February 25, 2026 for remand proceedings over an alleged RM5 million falsified documents case. — MACC pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

MACC remands three over alleged falsified documents in RM5m food aid programme

Saarani says all elected representatives must respect Sultan Nazrin’s decree barring political speeches in mosques and surau. — Picture by John Bunyan

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Perak MB warns politicians: Defy Sultan’s mosque decree and face action

Kedah police chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah speaks to reporters in Bukit Kayu Hitam February 25, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Suspect used semi-automatic firearm in attack on border agency commander, say Kedah police

Northeast district police chief ACP Abdul Rozak Muhammad said police received a report at 8 am and initial investigations found that the 33-year-old victim was slashed by a group of suspects believed to be local men. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Police tracking suspects after 33-year-old slashed in brazen Jalan Kelawai mall attack

The ICA said both individuals were arrested on February 22 after the vehicle sped through a lane and damaged a drop-arm barrier in the arrival cargo zone, after it re-entered Tuas Checkpoint following an unsuccessful attempt earlier on the same day. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Two Malaysians arrested in Singapore after checkpoint evasion, drugs seized

Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir said the government is working toward streamlining pre-university applications under a single platform starting next year. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

‘Single window, single offer’ system likely to begin in 2027, says Zambry

Firefighters continue efforts to extinguish a blaze at a rubber and plastic storage warehouse in the Sengkang Industrial Area along Jalan Air Hitam in Senai, Kulai, February 25, 2026. — Picture courtesy of the Johor Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Sengkang industrial fire rages into second day as Johor Bomba fights to stop spread

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Malaysia / 40 m ago

Thinking of opening a stall in KL? Here are DBKL’s do’s and don’ts for new hawkers

Operators must apply for the specific category that fits their business. Individual licenses are available for static stalls, mobile vendors, and market hawkers.. — Picture via Facebook

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — Maybe you have dreamt of being a great cook before. Then one inspired day, you decided to take that bet and aim to set up a stall. Whether it’s roadside nasi lemak or a trendy food truck, navigating the regulations is your first real hurdle. Based on...

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According to the charge sheet, the 73-year-old man committed the offence against the then-12-year-old victim in a school toilet in Johor Bahru, Johor, between 1.40pm and 2.10pm on February 2, 2020. The victim, a Singaporean, was enrolled at the school at the time. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Ex-security guard loses appeal, begins five-year prison term for sexual assault of 12-year-old boy in 2020

In a statement, the Sabah State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat said five districts are now affected — Membakut, Sipitang, Sook, Beaufort and Pitas. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Number of flood victims in Sabah climbs to 2,616

A viral video had sparked criticism of the project, implemented by the National Landscape Department (JLN) in collaboration with the Public Works Department (JKR) of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, with allegations that it caused repeated flooding in the surrounding area. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Immediate rectification works underway after water overflow incident at TTDI’s Jalan Abang Haji Openg, says ministry

Freshly opened Musang King durian, the Malaysian favourite now at the centre of a global branding push. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Malaysia fights to protect Musang King pride as ‘impostor’ durians surface in China

From the perspective of Islamic law in Malaysia, divorce does not sever a father’s obligation towards his child, which must be borne until the child reaches the age of 18. A court order may also be extended beyond that age if the child is still pursuing education or has a disability. — iStock pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

After divorce, who pays? Child maintenance failures continue to haunt Muslim families

Police investigators examine Bukit Kayu Hitam AKPS commander SAC Mohd Nasaruddin Mohd Nasir’s car after it was fired upon in the early hours of February 25, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Malaysia’s borders secure, home minister says, after gunman opens fire on AKPS commander in Bukit Kayu Hitam

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the state remains committed to strengthening student welfare through the implementation of self-help assistance, student emergency assistance, and book voucher assistance this year. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Perak allocates RM4.75m to aid higher education students

MACC officers escort three suspects in orange lockup attire to the Putrajaya Magistrates’ Court on February 25, 2026 for remand proceedings over an alleged RM5 million falsified documents case. — MACC pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

MACC remands three over alleged falsified documents in RM5m food aid programme

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Singapore / 16 h ago

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On Tuesday, Singapore confirmed a measles case in an 11-month-old girl, raising the total number of infections in infants under 12 months to five so far in 2026, the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said. — AFP pic

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Singapore / 1d ago

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Activists and members of religious groups march towards the People Power monument during an anti-corruption protest to coincide with the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of People Power Revolution in Quezon City, suburban Manila on February 25, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

Filipinos protest corruption on anniversary of Marcos’s ouster

A woman walks past a mural of an Iranian flag in Tehran on February 22, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 15 h ago

Iran dismisses US missile claims as ‘big lies’ amid Trump accusations

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was under pressure Wednesday after it emerged she gave congratulatory gift catalogues to lawmakers from her ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) following its landslide election victory this month. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

Japan PM Takaichi under fire for handing out pricey gift catalogues to ruling party lawmakers

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World / 17 h ago

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Army members drive trucks near the Tapalpa Country Club, where Mexican drug lord El Mencho was hiding during the operation in which he was killed, in Tapalpa, Jalisco state, Mexico, February 24, 2026. Residents cautiously emerged a day earlier after waves of retaliatory cartel violence rocked the state following the kingpin’s death. — AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

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With no party winning an outright majority, Bhumjaithai and Pheu Thai have agreed to form a coalition. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

Thailand election body confirms win by PM’s party

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World / 13 h ago

EU steps up border checks on baby milk ingredient from China

US President Donald Trump boasted Tuesday of a turnaround for the ages in a State of the Union speech ahead of crucial midterm elections. — AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

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Money

At 6pm, the ringgit traded at 3.8900/8955 against the greenback, slightly higher from 3.8915/8980 at yesterday’s close. — Picture By Choo Choy May

Money / 14 h ago

Ringgit closes little changed against US dollar

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Money / 14 h ago

Bank Negara imposes penalties on 13 money services business licensees

Malaysia’s economy is expected to remain resilient for the second quarter of 2026 supported by the performance of the Leading Index (LI) in December 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 19 h ago

Malaysia’s economy set to stay resilient in Q2 2026, says DOSM, as tourism and tech demand provide support

American tech giant Meta has reached an agreement to purchase millions of powerful AI chips from processor manufacturer AMD. — Reuters pic

Money / 21 h ago

AMD shares surge as Meta commits to buying millions of GPUs in bid to catch up with Google and Microsoft

Warner Bros. Discovery said Tuesday it has received a revised acquisition proposal from Paramount Skydance, signalling that the offer could open the door to the company rethinking its deal with Netflix. — AFP pic

Money / 20 h ago

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Britain’s data watchdog on Tuesday said it has fined online discussion site Reddit £14.5 million over failures to protect children’s personal data. — Reuters pic

Money / 21 h ago

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Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to trade between RM4,000 and RM4,300 per tonne in March 2026, underpinned by tighter short-term supply, stronger demand from India and steady US soybean oil prices. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Money / 1d ago

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Sports

This photo taken on February 17, 2026 shows Japan's Greenland-born women's women's national football team head coach Nils Nielsen speaking in an interview with AFP at the national training center operated by JFA in Chiba. Japan's Greenland-born women's football coach Nils Nielsen is no fan of US President Donald Trump but he loves his team and believes they can become fan favourites at the Asian Cup in Australia. — AFP pic

Sports / 1 h ago

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Edgar Grospiron (left), former Olympic skiing champion and President of the Coordination Commission for the 2030 Winter Olympics in France, and Cyril Linette (right), CEO of the organising committee for the 2030 French Alps Olympic Games, attend a press conference of the Coordination Committee for the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics in Le Grand Bornand, central eastern France, on December 3, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Chief executive of 2030 Olympic Games becomes latest director to quit

Fifa President Gianni Infantino expressed confidence in Mexico’s World Cup preparations despite unrest following a cartel leader’s death. — AFP pic

Sports / 20 h ago

Fifa chief calms fears as Mexico vows ‘no risk’ to World Cup fans after cartel rampage

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in France on a rape charge, his lawyer and prosecutors confirmed. — AFP pic

Sports / 21 h ago

Morocco and PSG star Hakimi faces rape trial, says accusation rests on ‘false’ claims

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Sports / 1 h ago

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