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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  / 5 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  / 5 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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

Viral Genting drift lands BMW 325i driver in police custody

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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 2 h ago

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

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  / 3 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
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for continued commitment from all civil servants in realising the aspirations of Malaysia Madani to bring the country to a more advanced and competitive level. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Anwar urges civil service to strengthen governance, improve delivery and adopt new tech under Malaysia Madani

At 6pm, the ringgit stood at 3.9425/9535 versus the greenback from 3.9415/9480 at Thursday’s close. ― Bernama pic
Money  / 19 h ago

Ringgit rises against major currencies, slightly weaker vs US dollar

Ban Ismail, 45, owner of BJ’s Creamyrice Warung Nasi Lemak at Sugbo Sentro IT Park, uses Ayam brand soy sauce to get the Malaysian flavour right for his dishes. — Bernama pic
Life / 28 Feb 2026

From ‘same as pancit’ to best-seller: How Filipino chef conquered Cebu with Malaysian ‘mi goreng’ and ‘nasi lemak’, one plate at a time

Wallet-friendly meals that cost only RM5 a pack wins fans as the Bazar Ramadan Rahmah in Taman Wawasan, Mersing, Johor enters its year fourth year. — Bernama pic
Life / 28 Feb 2026

RM5 ‘ayam gunting’ steals the show at Mersing’s Bazar Ramadan Rahmah

Khairul Aming’s Ramadan recipe for dessert sparked a ‘caramel pudding fever’ in Malaysia. — YouTube screenshots
Life / 28 Feb 2026

From kitchen to hearts: How Khairul Aming’s 60-second Ramadan pudding video turned dessert into a national celebration

Mersing Cendol Padu vendor, Zulhairie Muda (left) serves a customer at the Rahmah Ramadan Bazaar in Taman Wawasan, Mersing February 26, 2026. — Bernama pic
Life / 28 Feb 2026

Once isolated, now an inspiration: One-armed cendol seller’s story of strength and second chances

A researcher works on the world’s first single-dose vaccine against the deadly mosquito-borne dengue in the laboratory of Panacea Biotec, a pharmaceutical company in New Delhi. — AFP pic
Life / 28 Feb 2026

One shot to fight dengue: India begins final trials of single-dose vaccine as cases soar

People look for food as they prepare to break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan at Kampung Baru on February 25, 2026. Johor authorities are investing after a woman complained on Facebook that a trader at a Johor Bahru Ramadan bazaar had sold her a chicken rice dish contaminated with maggots. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Life / 27 Feb 2026

Maggots found in food sold at Johor Bahru Ramadan bazaar, authorities investigate

An AI-reconstructed image, created at Tel Aviv University, shows a mixed Neanderthal-Homo Sapiens family. — Tel Aviv University handout pic via Reuters
Life / 27 Feb 2026

In prehistoric interbreeding, it was Neanderthal men and Homo sapiens women

Nestled along the poetic Huong (Perfume) River, Hue captivates visitors with its ancient charm, tranquil atmosphere and lyrical beauty – elements that create an ideal honeymoon setting marked by elegance and serenity. — Picture from https://indochinatravel.com/
Life / 26 Feb 2026

Romance on the Perfume River: Vietnam’s Hue among world’s most romantic honeymoon spots

Mariama Fatajo, a Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) survivor and victim support assistant at the Women's Association for Victims Empowerment (WAVE), poses for portrait at her workplace in Manjai Kunda, on January 30, 2026. — AFP pic
Life / 25 Feb 2026

‘Everything was removed’: Gambians share pain with FGM ban in balance

Youths play on the tram tracks in the coastal city of Alexandria on February 18, 2026. — AFP pic
Life / 25 Feb 2026

Alexandria bids farewell to historic tram in latest urban upheaval

Rachel Fournier, who has requested medical assistance in dying due to a brain tumor, gazes at framed family photos at a palliative care center in Boucherville, Quebec Province, Canada, on February 20, 2026. — AFP pic
Life / 25 Feb 2026

Can mental illness justify assisted dying? Canada explores new frontiers

China unveils new electric vertical‑takeoff aircraft as part of its growing low‑altitude aviation push. — Reuters pic
Life / 25 Feb 2026

China showcases new eVTOL ‘air taxis’ in Wuhan amid rapid low‑altitude expansion

The development of a cheaper, greener way to turn discarded peanut shells into graphene opens the door to more sustainable electronics and energy storage, enabling the material to be used in batteries, solar panels, touch screens, flexible electronics and ultra‑fast transistors. — Reuters pic
Life / 25 Feb 2026

Australian team creates graphene from peanut shells for next‑gen batteries, solar panels and electronics

Full workplace equality does not exist anywhere in the world and only a tiny fraction of women live in countries with a labour market that comes close to it, the World Bank said yesterday. — Unsplash pic
Life / 25 Feb 2026

‘Workplace equality exists nowhere’: World Bank warns women still face major barriers as gender gaps persist

(Clockwise from top left) A low-flying gull got caught in the path of a clearance kick by Istanbul Yurdum Spor’s goalkeeper during an amateur playoff match against Mevlanakapi Guzelhisar, resulting in the club’s captain Gani Catan performing CPR on the bird. — Video screencaps via Reddit
Life / 25 Feb 2026

Nearly an own gull: Seagull knocked out by ball in freak on‑pitch collision — Turkish player brings it back with CPR

Norway’s King Harald V, who recently celebrated his 89th birthday, has been taken to hospital for an infection and dehydration while on a private holiday in Tenerife, the royal palace said yesterday. — Ritzau Scanpix/Bo Amstrup pic via Reuters
Life / 25 Feb 2026

King Harald in Tenerife hospital with infection while on holiday, in parallel to Malaysia’s royal medical stays