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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a light moment with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during his official visit to Malaysia at the Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Anwar hails Modi as close friend as Malaysia, India deepen strategic ties

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 / 5 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 / 4 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 / 5 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 5 h ago

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

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 / 2 h ago

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

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

Life / 4 h ago

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

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 / 17 h ago

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

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 / 7 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 / 5 h ago

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

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 / 3 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 / 4 h ago

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

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

World / 5 h ago

Trump refuses to apologise for video showing Obamas as monkeys

Screengrab from the viral video via Daily Express showing the police detaining the two cable car suspects on foot.

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Dawn chase, fake gun and drugs: Sabah cops nab two cable theft suspects on Pan Borneo Highway

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 / 3 h ago

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

Malaysia

13 m ago

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

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

KOTA BHARU, Feb 8 — A mechanic in Kampung Air Merbo Dalam, Tanah Merah whose right leg was severed in a workshop explosion last Friday is still being treated in the Intensive Care Unit at Tanah Merah Hospital in Kelantan.Kelantan Health director Datuk Dr Azman Yacob said the victim is...

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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.

Malaysia / 53 m ago

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

Malaysia / 1 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

Malaysia / 1 h ago

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

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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

1 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

1 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

1 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

1 h ago

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

1 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at a four-eyed meeting with Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, at the Seri Perdana Complex February 8, 2026. Among the Cabinet ministers present were Transport Minister Anthony Loke, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo and Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Malaysia, India reaffirm commitment to advance Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, says Anwar

An aerial view showing rows of food stalls and a bustling crowd at the Ramadan bazaar in Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur March 6, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

N. Sembilan reminds Ramadan traders to get typhoid vaccination, uphold cleanliness

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said that all school administrators have been given the autonomy to make decisions in handling school activities and operations during hot weather conditions, especially in terms of wearing sports attire in place of the official school uniform. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Schools given autonomy to manage activities, student attire during hot weather, says education minister

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2 h ago

Anwar, Modi share ‘Friendship Appetisers’ as leaders reaffirm Malaysia‑India ties

Amanah Youth chief Mohd Hasbie Muda rang the alarm for the wing’s low support among its core Malay base at less than 5 per cent ahead of GE16, which is due by 2028. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

2 h ago

Amanah Youth chief flags low Malay support, urges leaders to step up social media game

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

2 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (right) shakes hands with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, at the Seri Perdana Complex February 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Anwar: Malaysia, India to promote wider ringgit‑rupee use in bilateral trade, investment

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

3 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an official welcome ceremony at the Perdana Putra Complex February 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Malaysia sees India as close friend and seeks broader cooperation across all sectors, says Anwar

Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said the public service will begin implementing a paperless approach for simple administrative matters starting Monday, in line with efforts to accelerate digitalisation in government administration. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Malaysia’s public service to begin paperless push tomorrow to speed up digitalisation, says Chief Secretary

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