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A 13-year-old boy was stopped by JPJ officers in Kedah while driving a Perodua Kancil with his father in the passenger seat. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Boy, 13, caught driving dad in Perodua Kancil tells Kedah JPJ he had ‘no choice’ as father unwell

National women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah marched into their maiden All England semi-final after defeating Indonesia’s Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma-Meilysa Trias Puspitasari in the quarter-finals at the Utilita Arena, Birmingham, early this morning. — AFP pic

Sports / 7 h ago

Pearly Tan‑M. Thinaah end Malaysia’s 19‑year All England drought with semi‑final breakthrough

US President Donald Trump’s strategy toward other countries has been focused on intensely pressuring them to cooperate and loudly complaining when they say no. — Reuters pic

World / 19 h ago

A war without a coalition: In the Iran war, US goes it alone like never before as allies balk

James Chai, who is currently working in the United Kingdom, said he has appointed lawyers in relation to the MACC investigation. — Picture from Facebook/James Chai

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Former Rafizi aide James Chai appoints lawyers as MACC seeks his cooperation in probe

Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar said speculation linking him to an alleged Bangkok political meeting is unfounded. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Perikatan chairman Ahmad Samsuri dismisses claims linking him to alleged ‘Bangkok Move’ meeting

A BMW 325i seen performing a drift along a winding road leading up to Genting Highlands in a 14-second video that later went viral on TikTok, prompting police to arrest the 29-year-old driver and seize the vehicle for investigation. — Screengrab from Facebook video

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Viral Genting drift lands BMW 325i driver in police custody

Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin said he has asked his aide to draft a letter as he considers returning to Umno through the party’s ‘Rumah Bangsa’ initiative. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Khairy signals bid to return to Umno through ‘Rumah Bangsa’ initiative

Police are investigating a fatal incident in Klang after an alleged gunshot led to a chase and a crash involving a four-wheel-drive vehicle and a motorcycle. — Screengrab from Facebook video

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Alleged gunshot triggers pursuit before fatal crash between 4WD and motorcycle in Klang, police say

US President Donald Trump said yesterday that only Tehran’s unconditional surrender would bring an end to the escalating Middle East war as crude oil prices surged on fears about global supply disruption. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

Trump rules out talks, says only Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ can end Middle East war

Then Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin and Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin attend the party’s annual general meeting at Ideal Convention Centre (IDCC) in Shah Alam September 6, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 5 h ago

‘Who is he to decide?’ Hamzah questions Muhyiddin’s authority over new party’s possible move to join Perikatan

Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said Parti Keluarga Malaysia is awaiting the outcome of its registration appeal with the Registrar of Societies. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Hamzah says Parti Keluarga Malaysia registration appeal now with ROS, outcome pending

French-US actor Timothee Chalamet ruffled feathers by proclaiming ballet and opera as art that 'no one cares' about. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 6 h ago

Timothee Chalamet sparks outrage among ballet and opera communities with controversial comments

A Luckin Coffee MIX (coffee tea) store in Shanghai on December 30, 2025. — Xing Yun/CFoto pic via AFP

Money / 5 h ago

China’s Luckin Coffee moves to buy Blue Bottle in US$400m deal as competition with Starbucks heats up

Demonstrators hold placards, including two (L) claiming that Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka are puppets of the US, during a demonstration condemning US and Israeli attacks on Iran and Palestinians in front of the US Embassy in Jakarta on March 3, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

Prabowo faces Muslim group backlash, says Indonesia will quit Trump’s Board of Peace if it fails to benefit Palestinians

Traders at Ramadan bazaars across the city are grappling with rising costs for chicken, eggs, flour and coconut milk, yet continue serving traditional favourites to customers. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 9 h ago

From ‘murtabak’ to ‘nasi kerabu’, vendors strive to keep Ramadan staples affordable despite soaring expenses

Malaysia

23 m ago

House officer, 29, found dead in hostel room at Kuala Krai hospital

Authorities said no elements of foul play were found after a house officer was discovered dead in a hostel room at Hospital Sultan Ismail Petra. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — A 29-year-old female house officer was found dead in a hostel room at Hospital Sultan Ismail Petra (HSIP) in Kuala Krai, Kelantan, yesterday.Kuala Krai district police chief Superintendent Mazlan Mamat said police received information about the incident from the hospital at about 9.55am.He said that...

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Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hassan (L) said the approval was to enable the government to act promptly without having to wait for a new Cabinet decision if the security situation in Middle East countries worsens. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 25 m ago

Govt approves plan to evacuate Malaysians from high-risk Middle East areas, says Mohamad Hassan

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim interacts with a member of the public during the official opening of the Mengkuang Titi Mosque and Nurul al-Quran celebration in Bukit Mertajam March 7, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 40 m ago

Spend prudently this Raya, Anwar advises Malaysians amid global economic uncertainty

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the project, completed five months ahead of schedule, will ease traffic in Pekan Bagan Datuk and benefit about 7,000 nearby residents. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 44 m ago

Zahid launches new road in Bagan Datuk completed five months early

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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the project, completed five months ahead of schedule, will ease traffic in Pekan Bagan Datuk and benefit about 7,000 nearby residents. — Bernama pic

44 m ago

Zahid launches new road in Bagan Datuk completed five months early

Sabah MACC director Datuk Fuad Bee Basrah, when contacted, confirmed the arrest. — Picture by Choo Choy May

48 m ago

Sabah MACC arrests assistant accountant over RM90,000 false claims

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim gives his address at the official launch of the Mengkuang Titi Mosque in Bukit Mertajam March 7, 2026. — Bernama pic

56 m ago

Anwar: Islamic State-linked extremist activity under control, but Malaysia must stay vigilant

Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said that spirit is reflected through an autobiographical exhibition titled ‘Hikayat’ by Noor ‘Aishah Abdul Rahman (Noura AR), which highlights the life journey of a woman as an artist, wife and mother. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Tengku Zafrul: Women are catalysts for change, source of inspiration

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh said residents should not exploit development consultations for private benefits. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

Hannah Yeoh warns KL residents against abusing DBKL consultations to seek personal perks

The Malaysia Airports team led by Zainuddin Mohamed @ Zainal, General Manager of Aviation Marketing & Development with the Lufthansa airline crew at ITB Berlin 2026. — Picture courtesy of Lufthansa

2 h ago

Lufthansa to return to KLIA after nearly a decade with five weekly Frankfurt flights

Authorities said heavy rain and strong winds toppled trees across several parts of the Kinta district. — Picture via Facebook

2 h ago

Strong winds topple trees onto cars in Ipoh, six escape unharmed

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said a total of 12,048 premises were inspected under the law last year, with 56,946 copies of Quranic texts and materials seized. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

3 h ago

Saifuddin Nasution: 1,050 certified Quran copies cleared for printing and distribution nationwide

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said this one-off contribution, the first of its kind, serves as the government’s token of appreciation for this group. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Madani govt gives RM1,000 Aidilfitri incentive to 2,196 Nadi managers

Bersatu leaders Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee and Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said they received disciplinary show-cause letters linked to their support for Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

4 h ago

Kiandee and Mas Ermieyati confirm show-cause letters from Bersatu disciplinary board

Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar said speculation linking him to an alleged Bangkok political meeting is unfounded. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

4 h ago

Perikatan chairman Ahmad Samsuri dismisses claims linking him to alleged ‘Bangkok Move’ meeting

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said that although some parties may be urging that the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (SOSMA) 2012 should not be applied to them, a thorough investigation is necessary in the context of terrorism. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Saifuddin Nasution: Police require longer investigation for six suspects, including three minors, linked to Daesh

In a statement today, Rapid Rail said that the last train from Putrajaya Sentral Station heading towards Kwasa Damansara - scheduled at 11.35 pm today and 11.05 pm tomorrow - will end at Metro Prima Station. — Picture by Hari Anggara

5 h ago

Last Putrajaya Line trains end at Metro Prima as cable theft disrupts service

Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said Parti Keluarga Malaysia is awaiting the outcome of its registration appeal with the Registrar of Societies. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

5 h ago

Hamzah says Parti Keluarga Malaysia registration appeal now with ROS, outcome pending

Police are investigating a fatal incident in Klang after an alleged gunshot led to a chase and a crash involving a four-wheel-drive vehicle and a motorcycle. — Screengrab from Facebook video

5 h ago

Alleged gunshot triggers pursuit before fatal crash between 4WD and motorcycle in Klang, police say

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