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

Singapore / 19 h ago

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

Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said the incident occurred at about 6.15pm on Friday. — Screengrab via Facebook/Ijul Pakngah

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Two-year-old opens car door, causes six-vehicle crash on Jalan Tun Razak

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 / 13 h ago

Fire rips through Sea Park furniture factory as smoke blankets area

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 / 19 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 / 18 h ago

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

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 / 16 h ago

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

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 / 17 h ago

Chow Kon Yeow urges swift action to resolve Penang airport congestion

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

Malaysia / 19 h ago

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

An altercation at a café in Taman Beringin last night escalated into a violent clash involving dangerous weapons, leading to the arrest of 10 local men, police said. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Attacked with padlocks, helmets thrown: Police arrest 10 over violent clash at KL café

Datin Sri Sharifah Menyalara Syed Hussein, chairman of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Foundation, delivers her speech at the Commemoration Ceremony of the late Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj in Kuala Lumpur, February 8, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 8 h ago

‘His laughter is still fresh’: Granddaughter remembers Tunku Abdul Rahman on 123rd birthday

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 / 18 h ago

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

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

Life / 18 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 12 h ago

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

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said Malaysia must move beyond a treatment-focused ‘sick care’ approach to more effective prevention and public empowerment. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Malaysia spends RM64.3b a year on NCDs, shifts focus from ‘sick care’ to prevention, says health minister

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 later. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 13 h ago

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

Malaysia

8 h ago

‘His laughter is still fresh’: Granddaughter remembers Tunku Abdul Rahman on 123rd birthday

Datin Sri Sharifah Menyalara Syed Hussein, chairman of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Foundation, delivers her speech at the Commemoration Ceremony of the late Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj in Kuala Lumpur, February 8, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 — Datin Sri Sharifah Menyalara Hussein today paid tribute to Malaysia’s founding father, the late Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, her grandfather, describing him as not only the architect of the nation but also a man whose legacy extended far beyond politics.She said Tunku was deeply...

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National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang officiates the Commemoration Ceremony of the Late Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj in Kuala Lumpur, February 8, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Unity Minister urges calm after attempted rally over ‘illegal’ houses of worship

An altercation at a café in Taman Beringin last night escalated into a violent clash involving dangerous weapons, leading to the arrest of 10 local men, police said. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Attacked with padlocks, helmets thrown: Police arrest 10 over violent clash at KL café

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri urged the public not to fall for scams involving fake welfare homes, stressing that government-run institutions do not charge fees. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

‘No fees needed’: Nancy Shukri warns public of rising welfare home scams

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Former Sabah state secretary and prominent human rights advocate Tan Sri Simon Sipaun died on February 8, 2026 at age 88 from health complications following pneumonia. — Picture from Facebook/Mohammad Ariffin Khan

11 h ago

Simon Sipaun, human rights defender, dies at 88

A sales executive lost RM50,750 after falling victim to a fake tender scam. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

11 h ago

Fake tender for school canteen furniture costs sales executive RM50,750

The Penang Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) has issued two prohibition notices to contractors at a hospital construction site here following a fatal accident on February 6. — Picture by Farhan Najib

11 h ago

DOSH halts concrete supply, access at Penang hospital project after cement truck accident kills worker

Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin is scheduled to appear before the party disciplinary board on February 12, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

11 h ago

Disciplinary board to question Hamzah Thursday over Bersatu AGM disruption

Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said the incident occurred at about 6.15pm on Friday. — Screengrab via Facebook/Ijul Pakngah

10 h ago

Two-year-old opens car door, causes six-vehicle crash on Jalan Tun Razak

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (right) hugs Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the latter prepares to depart after a luncheon at Seri Perdana February 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

Indian PM Modi departs Malaysia after two‑day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said Malaysia must move beyond a treatment-focused ‘sick care’ approach to more effective prevention and public empowerment. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

12 h ago

Malaysia spends RM64.3b a year on NCDs, shifts focus from ‘sick care’ to prevention, says health minister

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

12 h ago

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

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

12 h 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

12 h 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

12 h ago

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

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

12 h ago

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

13 h ago

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

13 h ago

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

13 h ago

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

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