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Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil said police have detained Gerakan Anti Rumah Anutan Haram rally coordinator Zamri Vinoth, along with several other individuals, in connection with a rally planned in front of a shopping complex here last night. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Police detain Garah coordinator Zamri Vinoth, others after rally blocked in KL

CCTV footage shows two suspects spray-painting the outer wall of Wat Dok Euang in Chiang Mai in the early hours of January 30. — Chiang Mai police

Life / 6 h ago

Aussie couple arrested after CCTV catches them spray-painting 400-year-old Chiang Mai temple

Police and bystanders are seen at the site of the fatal accident on South Bridge Road in Singapore. — Facebook/SGRV pic

Singapore / 7 h ago

Six-year-old Indonesian tourist dies after car hits her in Singapore’s Chinatown

Organisers of the RXZ ‘Forever Legend’ event at the Tunjung RTC in Kelantan sent home a woman allegedly for wearing clothes deemed ‘too revealing’ on February 6, 2026 and presented headscarves to 30 other women deemed not to have covered themselves properly. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Bikes, fans and ‘cover-up’: Woman attendee sent home for ‘too revealing’ outfit, 30 gifted headscarves at Kelantan RXZ gathering

India’s Unified Payments Interface will be introduced in Malaysia soon, said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Modi: India’s UPI digital payments system coming to Malaysia

The family’s 30-plate feast — mostly flounder and salmon — ignited a nationwide conversation on sushi etiquette. — Vecteezy pic

Life / 6 h ago

How much is too much? Seoul conveyor-belt sushi joint says 30 plates — and the internet has thoughts

The recent congestion at Penang International Airport must be addressed immediately by the relevant authorities to ensure smooth passenger processing and to preserve Penang’s reputation as a key tourism destination. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Chow Kon Yeow urges swift action to resolve Penang airport congestion

Transport Minister Anthony Loke cautions against rushing e-hailing dashcams with audio, flagging data privacy concerns as the contents are kept by the driver. — Freepik pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Passenger safety vs privacy: Transport minister warns against knee-jerk rules on e-hailing dashcams

Visitors view photographs of fungi at the Friends of Fungi and Slime Mold exhibition at DeStage@Jaya One, Petaling Jaya, February 7, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Life / 19 h ago

Discover the hidden world of Malaysia’s wild fungi at PJ weekend art show

Firefighters from the Damansara station battle to extinguish the flames at a furniture factory in Sea Park, Petaling Jaya on February 8, 2026. — Picture courtesy of Selangor Bomba

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Fire rips through Sea Park furniture factory as smoke blankets area

The Eternyl Vinyl Cafe currently has two branches with one located in Sea Park, Petaling Jaya and another in SS18, Subang Jaya. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Life / 9 h ago

A pause from the digital world: How vinyl cafés are tapping into a new way to slow down and listen (VIDEO)

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government and the people must remain closely connected, like a strong bridge, to ensure the government can function effectively in the public’s interest. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Anwar: Press secretaries, comms chiefs at forefront of govt messaging communication

Anwar lauds Modi’s firm support for global peace, including Gaza and Ukraine

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Anwar lauds Modi’s firm support for global peace, including Gaza and Ukraine

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters while aboard Air Force One on February 6, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

Trump refuses to apologise for video showing Obamas as monkeys

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Zulkifli Hasan (centre) poses for a photo with running participants at the MAIWP RUN 2026 programme at Dataran Putrajaya February 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Religious affairs minister urges public to refer religious matters to authorities to avoid confusion

Malaysia

5 m ago

Pahang trader loses over RM335,000 to fake investment promising 12pc returns

A trader lost over RM335,000 after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme he came across on Facebook last November. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

KUANTAN, Feb 8 — A trader lost over RM335,000 after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme he came across on Facebook last November.Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the 51-year-old was contacted by an individual via WhatsApp and offered an investment scheme that promises a lucrative 12...

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Thousands of binational families rely on Long Term Social Visit Passes to stay together legally in Malaysia — Picture by Sayuti Zanudin

Malaysia / 14 m ago

‘Dangerous’ confusion over Social Visit Pass categories could impact thousands of binational families, says NGO

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with his counterpart from India, Narendra Modi after a meeting at the Seri Perdana Complex February 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 m ago

Malaysia welcomes India’s 2026 Brics chairmanship, pledges deeper cooperation and mutual support

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the ministry is ready to cooperate with all relevant parties in carrying out the legalisation programme for houses of worship built without permission. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 25 m ago

Nga Kor Ming: Housing Ministry to work with states, local authorities on legalising unapproved houses of worship

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Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil (centre) officiates the Internet Safety Day 2026 at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa February 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Fahmi: Digital devices aren’t ‘babysitters’, parents must take active role in monitoring children’s internet use

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil delivered the keynote address at the launch of the Safe Internet Campaign in conjunction with Internet Safety Day (HKI) 2026 at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa February 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Fahmi: MyKasih upgrades system, expands bandwidth as SARA for All begins tomorrow

Firefighters from the Damansara station battle to extinguish the flames at a furniture factory in Sea Park, Petaling Jaya on February 8, 2026. — Picture courtesy of Selangor Bomba

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Fire rips through Sea Park furniture factory as smoke blankets area

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Seri Perdana Complex February 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

58 m ago

Anwar, Modi vow zero tolerance for terrorism, strengthen counter‑extremism cooperation

A high-speed escape caught on camera ended in a five-car pile-up on Jalan Dato’ Wong Ah Jang in Kuantan on February 7, 2026 and a man arrested with yaba pills and syabu found in his later. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

1 h ago

Man’s crazy driving in Kuantan lands him in trouble with cops after drug stash, five-car crash

Two siblings were chased by knife-wielding man at a shopping mall car park in Taman Lagenda, Melaka at about 9.30pm on February 7, 2026. — Unsplash pic

1 h ago

Knife scare at Melaka mall: Varsity student and sibling flee armed man in car park

A 31-year-old mechanic from Kampung Air Merbo, Jedok in Kelantan is receiving medical treatment in the ICU after an explosion at the car workshop where he worked at severed his right leg. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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Mechanic who lost right leg in Tanah Merah workshop blast still in ICU but stable now

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government will step up efforts to ensure safer internet use this year amid rising cyber threats, including online scams, cyberbullying and child sexual exploitation.

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Fahmi: Safer internet a priority as scams, cyberbullying and child exploitation rise

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim holds a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Seri Perdana Complex February 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

New Indian consulate in Sabah gets Anwar’s support, aims to boost cooperation

A Thai van driver pleaded not guilty today at the Magistrate’s Court here to a charge of dangerous driving causing the death of a female motorcyclist last month. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Thai van driver pleads not guilty to dangerous driving causing motorcyclist’s death in Kedah

Malaysia is learning from the experiences of other countries, including Australia and Denmark, its policy and implementation would be tailored to suit the local context. — Reuters pic

2 h ago

Malaysian parents get stronger monitoring tools as Meta, TikTok and Google upgrade teen safety features

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek speaks to reporters at the Semarak Sejahtera Warga Emas Programme at the Nibong Tebal Senior Citizens Activity Centre (PAWE) February 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Fadhlina: It’s all systems go as MOE to optimise classrooms, hire 20,000 teachers for six‑year‑old intake

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a joint press conference with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at Seri Perdana Complex February 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Modi: India to deepen cooperation with Malaysia in digital economy, semiconductor sectors

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and his Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar at Seri Perdana Complex February 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Anwar, Modi witness exchange of 11 MoUs spanning trade, security, TVET and healthcare

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Anwar lauds Modi’s firm support for global peace, including Gaza and Ukraine

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