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Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the Rawang temple incident calls for the authorities to be proactive. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Home minister: Police told to provide all facts in Rawang temple demolition case as Cabinet seeks to ease tensions

On October 14 last year, the 14-year-old was charged with murdering a 16-year-old female student at a secondary school in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Fifteen-year-old pleads not guilty to murder in Bandar Utama school stabbing

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the matter was decided by the State Executive Council (MMKN), with the issuance and approval of import licences to be referred to the federal government. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

State government halts pig farming, industry to import pork for Selangor market, says MB

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is studying a proposal to expand MyKad-based digital ecosystem by integrating it with the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) system to strengthen identity verification in the sale of subsidised cooking oil. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Government mulls MyKad-linked system to curb cooking oil subsidy leakages

The bodies of the local couple were found lying on the floor in a room before police were alerted at 11.43am. — Picture from Pexels.com

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Kepong man kills wife in stabbing incident before taking own life, police say

The latest find, involving the head and torso believed to be that of a woman was made at about 11.40am at another dumping area near Bataras Indah Permai Supermarket, near Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. — Picture courtesy of Info X

Malaysia / 16 h ago

KK body parts case widens as head, torso found at separate site near Indah Permai supermarket; cops still searching for arm, leg

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that Malaysia is a country founded on the rule of law and that all parties must respect this principle. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Houses of worship: No one should take law into their own hands, says Anwar

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Azam Baki answers questions from reporters at a press conference during the opening of the Basic Training Centre at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Academy, Bandar Enstek, Nilai, January 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Home minister says MACC chief faces no action without proof of shareholding allegations

The 2026 Proton S70 MC starts from RM68,800 (OTR without insurance), inclusive of a RM5,000 launch rebate for the first 2,000 customers who register by 31 March 2026. — SoyaCincau pic

Life / 15 h ago

2026 Proton S70 MC is here: Features i-GT engine, Apple CarPlay support, priced from RM68,800

More than 22 million MyKad holders aged 18 and above are eligible to benefit from the RM100 one-off SARA credit, which is valid from Feb 9 to Dec 31, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Amir Hamzah: Nearly two million Malaysians redeem RM100 SARA aid, involving almost RM200 million

MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms in Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Sarawak and Sabah until 7pm today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for several states until 7pm today

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail at the Jelutong market to launch Ops Selamat 25. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Butterworth murder: Cops complete probe into single mum’s killing, papers sent to prosecution

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said they are expecting congestion at most highways, federal roads and state roads during this period as many will be taking the opportunity to travel ‘balik kampung’ during the holidays. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Penang braces for two million vehicles from Feb 15 to 20 during Chinese New Year

Construction works at Bukit Chagar RTS station progressing in Johor Bahru. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Dewan Rakyat clears RTS Link Bill, Johor–Singapore commute cut to five minutes by Sept 30

National security and defence, Islamic affairs, education welfare, judicial appointments and international trade were among the matters discussed at the 271st Meeting of the Conference of Rulers (MRR), which was held over two days at Istana Negara. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Conference of Rulers discusses security, Islamic affairs, judicial appointments

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Malaysia / 18 m ago

The ‘ABCs’ of buying medical insurance in Malaysia: What to ask yourself and the agents

One big question when buying medical insurance is what you can afford. — Picture by Choo Choy May

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 — Is this your first time buying medical insurance? Or are you thinking of switching to another plan?How do you choose a medical insurance plan that is “just right”, both for your budget and to protect you from financial shocks from unexpected medical bills in the future?Can...

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Two of the 12 suspects being escorted by policemen at the Johor Bahru court complex today. All 12 were later charged for allegedly being members of a organised criminal organisation, February 12, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Johor courts charge 12, including teen and woman, over ‘Richi’ and ‘Vincent’ gang membership

MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms in Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Sarawak and Sabah until 7pm today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for several states until 7pm today

The latest find, involving the head and torso believed to be that of a woman was made at about 11.40am at another dumping area near Bataras Indah Permai Supermarket, near Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. — Picture courtesy of Info X

Malaysia / 16 h ago

KK body parts case widens as head, torso found at separate site near Indah Permai supermarket; cops still searching for arm, leg

A fire destroyed more than 30 floating homes belonging to the Orang Asli Seletar in Kampung Teluk Jawa near Pasir Gudang in Johor, February 12, 2026. — Picture courtesy of the Johor Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Over 30 Orang Asli homes destroyed in Pasir Gudang floating settlement fire (VIDEO)

According to the charges, Mohd Hashim Mohd Nor was caught discarding a cigarette butt on a footpath in front of the Nilai Bus Terminal at 11.30am on January 4, while Herrykurniawan committed the same offence by a drain outside a private clinic along Jalan BBN 1/7 D Putra Indah, Nilai, around 1am on January 1. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

In first, two men including volunteer cop in N. Sembilan ordered to perform community service for littering cigarette butts

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail at the Jelutong market to launch Ops Selamat 25. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Butterworth murder: Cops complete probe into single mum’s killing, papers sent to prosecution

Security personnel stand guard outside the Kota Kinabalu Court Complex in this file picture dated August 20, 2025. On November 21, 2025, Pembela filed the judicial review seeking to quash the entire inquest on grounds that it was conducted under the federal Criminal Procedure Code instead of Sabah’s Inquest Ordinance 1959. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

High Court to hear Zara Qairina’s mum’s application to join judicial review seeking to quash inquest on March 18

The bodies of the local couple were found lying on the floor in a room before police were alerted at 11.43am. — Picture from Pexels.com

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Kepong man kills wife in stabbing incident before taking own life, police say

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Authorities will conduct stepped-up enforcement operations at Woodlands Checkpoint from February 13 to 17 ahead of the festive season, said Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Singapore / 15 h ago

Singapore to step up checks at Woodlands Checkpoint from Feb 13-17 ahead of festive rush

Malaysian Lingkesvaran Rajendaren, convicted of drug trafficking in 2018, was executed in Singapore on Wednesday, the republic’s Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) confirmed. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 15 h ago

Singapore executes Malaysian man for 2018 drug‑trafficking conviction after courts reject final appeals in drug case

Two Malaysian men pleaded guilty in court yesterday to repeatedly entering Singapore to withdraw a total of S$1 million (RM3.1 million) in scam proceeds for a syndicate operating via Telegram chat groups. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 15 h ago

Two Malaysians plead guilty to withdrawing S$1m in scam proceeds in Singapore

According to CNA, the case, described by prosecutors as involving “horrifying and senseless torture,” revealed months of starvation, systematic beatings, and confinement inflicted on Huang Baoying by a group of three individuals. — Pexels pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore man enters guilty plea in ‘horrifying’ torture case of teen who was beaten, starved

A 25-year-old man was sentenced to 11 years in prison and 10 strokes of the cane yesterday for statutory rape and sexual grooming, after he deceived a 13-year-old girl by posing as a 15-year-old online. — Pexels pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore man sentenced to 11 years and caning for posing as teen to rape minor

The court heard that the baby was crying, which frustrated the maid, Indah Komala Sari.— Pexels pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Maid jailed after repeatedly using infant’s arm to strike child’s own face in Singapore

Singapore’s wealth estimate is derived from the 2023 household expenditure survey, augmented by administrative data from CPF and property records. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 2d ago

Singapore government reveals wealth inequality measure for first time; higher than income disparity

A scene from Singapore film ‘Ah Girl’ written and directed by Singaporean Ang Geck Geck . — Screengrab from YouTube/International Film Festival Rotterdam

Singapore / 09 Feb 2026

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World

Coal still generates the largest share of China’s electricity, though the percentage has been falling for years. — AFP pic

World / 18 m ago

China emissions edge lower, sparking hope of a climate turning point despite coal surge

First responders surround a bus in Jerusalem on January 6, 2026, after it reportedly hit ultra-Orthodox Jewish protesters. Arab bus drivers say racist attacks have surged since the Gaza war began in October 2023, and accuse authorities of failing to curb the violence or hold perpetrators accountable. — AFP pic

World / 18 m ago

Death of teenager highlights rising violence against Palestinian bus drivers in Jerusalem

WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms, accused authorities in Russia today of trying to fully block its service in order to drive Russians to a state-owned app, which it alleged was used for surveillance. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

‘Trying to isolate over 100 million users’: WhatsApp accuses Russia of trying to fully block service to push state messenger

This picture taken on February 8, 2024 and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on February 9 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (centre) and his daughter (left) visiting to the Ministry of National Defence in Pyongyang on the occasion of the 76th founding anniversary of the Korean People's Army. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has entrenched his daughter as heir apparent ahead of a landmark party conference, a South Korean lawmaker said today after a briefing from Seoul's main intelligence agency. — KCNA pic via KNS/AFP

World / 15 h ago

Seoul says North Korea leader has entrenched daughter Ju Ae as ‘designated successor’, intelligence tells lawmakers

Residents walk in front of an apartment building hit by a Russian air strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, December 17, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 18 m ago

Why Ukraine cannot hold elections during the war and what Zelensky says must happen first

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te poses during an interview in Taipei on February 10, 2026. He warned of China’s threat and called for stronger defences, including a US$40 billion budget for weapons. — AFP pic

World / 18 m ago

In his own words: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on China, defence and the island’s future

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te warned that countries in the region would be China’s next targets should Beijing seize the democratic island, as he insisted on the need for Taiwan to dramatically shore up its defences. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

Taiwan leader warns neighbours could be ‘next in line’ if China seizes island

A South Korean court today sentenced former Interior Minister Lee Sang-min to seven years in prison for his role in ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol’s botched attempt to place the country under martial law in December 2024. — Reuters file pic

World / 14 h ago

Former South Korean interior minister jailed 7 years for role in failed martial law bid

Money

Billionaire Elon Musk has overhauled the management of his artificial intelligence startup xAI ahead of a planned initial public offering that could rank among the largest ever, after merging the company with his rocket firm SpaceX. — Reuters pic

Money / 13 h ago

Musk overhauls xAI leadership after SpaceX merger ahead of planned mega‑IPO

This picture taken on October 22, 2025 shows a mockup of a chipset featuring Samsung Electronics’ high-bandwidth memory (HBM) technology on display during the 2025 Semiconductor Exhibition in Seoul. South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics said on February 12, 2026 it has started mass production of a next-generation memory chip to power artificial intelligence. — AFP pic

Money / 15 h ago

Samsung launches mass production of ‘industry‑leading’ HBM4 AI memory chips as demand surges

A woman walks past an electronic board displaying the Nikkei share average, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the level of Japan’s 10-year government bonds and the exchange rate between the US dollar and Japanese yen, outside a brokerage in Tokyo February 9, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 15 h ago

Asian stocks scale record high, US jobs lift dollar and yields

German carmaker BMW is to recall hundreds of thousands of cars worldwide over a potential risk of engine starters sparking a fire, a company spokesman confirmed to AFP yesterday. — AFP pic

Money / 18 h ago

BMW recalls hundreds of thousands of cars worldwide over defective starters linked to fire risk

Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez (right) speaks next to US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright during a press conference after a meeting at the Miraflores Presidential Palace in Caracas on February 11, 2026. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright arrived in Venezuela on February 11 for talks with acting president Delcy Rodriguez and oil industry executives on harnessing the country’s vast crude reserves. — AFP pic

Money / 18 h ago

US pushes for ‘dramatic increase’ in Venezuela oil output amid thaw in ties

Bursa Malaysia opened lower today, tracking Wall Street’s performance, while lower trading volume suggested a lack of retail participation ahead of the Chinese New Year holidays next week. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 20 h ago

Bursa Malaysia opens lower, tracks Wall Street amid thin trade ahead of CNY break

The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar, despite a firmer greenback, as continued confidence in Malaysia’s economic fundamentals supported the local currency. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 21 h ago

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on steady domestic sentiment

Google bikes are seen at its headquarters in California. The tech giant’s parent company Alphabet is planning 100-year bonds despite strong cash flow to boost its AI spending. — AFP pic

Money / 1d ago

Google parent targets US$20b fundraise, including century-long debt, to power AI push

Sports

Joao Pedro of Chelsea FC lifts the Fifa Club World Cup trophy after his team’s victory following Fifa Club World Cup 2025 Final with Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, July 13, 2025. — AFP pic

Sports / 18 m ago

World Cup 2026 ticket resale prices skyrocket, leaving fans facing huge costs despite official platform

Liverpool's Egyptian striker #11 Mohamed Salah (right) hits a cross as Manchester City's English defender #15 Marc Guehi (centre) defends during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on February 8, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Slot hails ‘unbelievable’ Salah after winger matches Liverpool’s Premier League assist record

Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche during the Premier League match against Leeds United at Elland Road, Leeds February 6, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Nottingham Forest sack manager Dyche after four months in charge

Manchester United fans display a banner in protest against co-owner Jim Ratcliffe after the Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford, Manchester February 7, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Starmer urges Man United co‑owner Ratcliffe to apologise for ‘colonised by immigrants’ remark

Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola reacts at the end of his team's victory in the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield in Liverpool February 8, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Guardiola eyes rest for ‘exhausted’ Man City stars after Fulham win, welcomes rare midweek breaks

Sports / 18 h ago

Real Madrid, Uefa reach agreement to end legal row over Super League project

Tottenham Hotspur's Danish head coach Thomas Frank gestures on the touchline during the Uefa Champions League football league stage match between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on January 20, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Arsenal boss Arteta lauds ‘extraordinary’ Frank after Spurs axe

Manchester City's English midfielder #33 Nico O'Reilly celebrates scoring the team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Fulham at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on February 11, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Man City close gap on Arsenal as Liverpool end Sunderland’s home streak