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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 / 3 h ago

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

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 / 15 h ago

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

In a statement, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said the special flight is scheduled to depart Singapore Changi Airport for Muscat International Airport at 5.30am on Sunday. — AFP pic

Singapore / 18 h ago

Stranded by Middle East airspace shutdown, foreign visitors in Singapore offered special flight to Oman on March 8

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission today called on Chai Jin Shern, also known as James Chai, to immediately contact investigating officers and return to Malaysia to assist in an ongoing investigation. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 17 h ago

MACC urges James Chai to return and cooperate, says media statements not a substitute for investigation

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 / 3 h ago

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

Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) has filed lawsuits against former MPs and state asemblymen for allegedly breaching the conditions of a RM10 million bond after leaving the party six years ago. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 16 h ago

PKR files suits against ex‑MPs, reps over alleged breach of RM10m party bond terms

The Ministry of Finance is currently examining appropriate measures to maintain oil prices at existing rates despite facing the challenge of surging global crude oil prices, which have now surpassed the US$100 (RM394) per barrel mark. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 16 h ago

MOF: Govt studying ways to maintain fuel prices as Middle East conflict pushes crude above US$100

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 / 4 h ago

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

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail has warned the public not to attend, gather or be involved in any form of assembly at the Hindu temple in front of Bukit Mertajam Hospital tomorrow. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Penang police warn public against temple assembly near Bukit Mertajam Hospital, vow firm action

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 / 3 h ago

Viral Genting drift lands BMW 325i driver in police custody

The national governing body confirmed it has received the operative part of the CAS decision regarding appeals filed by both the association and the seven players. — AFP pic

Sports / 18 h ago

FAM says CAS ruling on seven Harimau Malaya players ‘disproportionate’

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail has directed state police chiefs and department directors to increase patrols and security at the borders and important targets within the country following the current unrest in the Middle East. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 18 h ago

IGP: Police boost patrols, step up protection of key sites nationwide as Middle East unrest raises concerns

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 / 4 h ago

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

The suspects were among 13 Chinese nationals arrested during a raid at a double-storey house near Pulau Buah. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Seven Chinese nationals charged with immigration offences after Labuan scam bust

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 / 3 h ago

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

Malaysia

28 m ago

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

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

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — Bersatu vice-president Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee said he has been asked to explain himself by the party’s disciplinary board after receiving a show-cause letter linked to several allegations.Kiandee said the letter was delivered on February 28, though he did not disclose its contents.“Today (Friday) may...

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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 / 57 m 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

Malaysia / 58 m 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

Malaysia / 1 h ago

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

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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

1 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

1 h ago

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

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

1 h ago

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

Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said that in mid-June last year, the victim received a call from a suspect posing as a police officer. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

Retiree loses RM76,113 in phone scam posing as police officer

An 18-year-old student awaiting her SPM results died after the motorcycle she was riding with her brother was struck by a car in Tawau. Police said the driver is believed to have briefly fallen asleep, causing the car to cross into the opposite lane. — Daily Express pic

2 h ago

Teen awaiting SPM results killed after driver’s suspected microsleep triggers Tawau crash, police say

The Director of Safarbuddies Travel and Services Sdn Bhd, Mohd Fadzrull Bakri, said that the consortium involves Safarbuddies Travel and Services, UHR Travel, and Jawahir Travel and Tours, each playing a specific role in pilgrim management. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Three travel agencies merge as One Umrah to bring stranded pilgrims home amid Middle East airspace closures

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the Penang government welcomes feedback and appeals from landowners affected by the revised land tax rates. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

3 h ago

Chow Kon Yeow says Penang land tax based on four criteria, rejects claims system is flawed

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed hope that the month of Ramadan would foster greater unity within the ummah and pave the way toward enduring peace and stability in the region and beyond. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

3 h ago

Anwar conveys Malaysia’s support to UAE amid Iran-Israel-US tensions

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the officers from KPKM’s food security and international divisions have been instructed to examine whether the tensions will impact oil prices and the country’s food export commodities. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Mohamad Sabu: Study on US-Iran conflict impact on Malaysia’s food security due next week

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said that this move aligns with ongoing discussions between Malaysia and Indonesia to ensure a safer internet for the citizens of both nations, particularly children. — Picture by Yusof Isa

2 h ago

Fahmi welcomes Indonesia’s ban on high-risk platforms for under-16s, Malaysia ready to cooperate

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan also highlighted that Malaysia has a vibrant financial market. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Amir Hamzah: Malaysia’s stable govt allows bold policy decisions, supportive approach needed

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that Malaysia’s actions in expressing sympathy for Islamic countries under attack in the Middle East are not an act of defiance against major powers. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Ahmad Zahid: Malaysia’s sympathy for Muslim nations not defiance against major powers

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

3 h ago

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

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the move is crucial to identify any potential issues linked to specific applications so that appropriate action can be taken, including securing the cooperation of the relevant platform service providers. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Fahmi orders MCMC to probe apps linked to six teen terror suspects

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

3 h ago

Viral Genting drift lands BMW 325i driver in police custody

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