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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  / 8 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  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 8 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  / 8 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  / 6 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  / 7 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  / 6 h ago

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

A Luckin Coffee MIX (coffee tea) store in Shanghai on December 30, 2025. — Xing Yun/CFoto pic via AFP
Money  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 6 h ago

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

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh said residents should not exploit development consultations for private benefits. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

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

French-US actor Timothee Chalamet ruffled feathers by proclaiming ballet and opera as art that 'no one cares' about. — AFP pic
Showbiz  / 7 h ago

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

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
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

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

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
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

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

Beer consumption in Australia has declined in the past five decades, but for many the drink remains an important part of the culture. — Reuters file pic
Life / 06 Feb 2026

Secret shoppers reveal Aussies getting less bang for their beer

Italian restorer Eleonora Pucci cleans Michelangelo’s statue of David at the Galleria dell’Accademia, in Florence on February 19, 2024. — AFP pic
Life / 06 Feb 2026

Michelangelo drawing of a foot sells for US$27.2 million, setting record for Renaissance master

Current practices fail to recognize autism in many women until later in life, patient advocate warns in BMJ editorial. — Unsplash pic/Tim Mossholder
Life / 06 Feb 2026

The 3:1 myth: It turns out autism doesn’t actually have a favourite gender

People watch the Pikachu parade which is a part of the 2023 Pokemon World Championships, at Grand Mall Park in Yokohama on August 11, 2023. — AFP pic
Life / 06 Feb 2026

Pack your Pokeballs: Tokyo’s Pokemon theme park is finally open for business

A helicopter carrying scientists flies over a glacier in search of polar bears in eastern Spitzbergen, in the Svalbard archipelago, on April 6, 2025. — AFP pic
Life / 05 Feb 2026

How AI links ‘child’ iceberg fragments back to ‘parent’ glaciers for climate predictions

A cherry blossom festival boasting a highly Instagrammable view of Japan’s Mount Fuji has been cancelled after residents complained of overtourism fuelled by the weak yen. — Reuters pic
Life / 05 Feb 2026

No filter: Fuji’s sakura festival cancelled after residents say tourists crossed the line

This combination of pictures shows Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni before a meeting at the Palazzo Chigi in Rome on January 14, 2025 and a detail of the fresco in the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Lucina, taken on January 31, 2026, where an angel is reported to resemble her. — AFP pic
Life / 05 Feb 2026

Rome church wipes Meloni-inspired fresco after artist admits giving angel Italian PM’s face

This handout photograph released on February 4, 2026 shows the damaged crown of Empress Eugenie de Montijo after it was dropped during the heist from the Apollo Gallery at the Louvre Museum on October 19, 2025. — AFP pic
Life / 05 Feb 2026

Louvre heist: French Empress’ shattered crown to be rebuilt after thieves wrecked it in RM410m jewel raid

This photo taken on January 14, 2026 shows consultant gastroenterologist Kevin Monahan looking through samples in a storeroom at St Mark's hospital at Northwick Park in Harrow, west London. — AFP pic
Life / 05 Feb 2026

Doctors hope UK archive can solve under-50s bowel cancer mystery

Sumo wrestlers take part in a morning practice at Ajigawa stable in Tokyo's Koto district on February 4, 2026. — AFP pic
Life / 05 Feb 2026

Sumo diplomacy: Japan’s heavyweight ‘soft power’ ambassadors

This picture taken on January 7, 2026 shows an Afghan woman painting miniature art at a workshop in Herat. — AFP pic
Life / 04 Feb 2026

Unesco recognition inspires hope in Afghan artist’s city

Malfoy, played by actor Tom Felton in the films of J.K. Rowling’s books, has surged in popularity due to the Chinese translation of his surname - Ma-er-fu. — TikTok screenshot
Life / 04 Feb 2026

Harry Potter villain emerges as unlikely Lunar New Year symbol (VIDEO)

New national carmaker SUV switches intelligently between electric and petrol power with 8-year battery warranty. — Proton e.MAS Cars pic
Life / 04 Feb 2026

Proton launches e.MAS 7 PHEV, ‘electric-first’ SUV with over 1,200km range, starting at RM105,800

The e.MAS 5 offers a practical driving experience, with a WLTP range of up to 325 km and fast DC charging. — Picture courtesy of Pro-Net
Life / 04 Feb 2026

Proton e.MAS 5 hits record 3,026 deliveries in January, strongest month ever for a single model

A Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) fire engine attempts to navigate a junction in Taman Tun Dr Ismail that has been narrowed to improve pedestrian access. — TTDI Residents Association pic
Life / 04 Feb 2026

Residents say DBKL’s unilateral TTDI road design narrows lanes, worsens congestion, blocks emergency rescue (VIDEO)

An undated photograph shows a traffic mirror that had been tampered with by the woman. — QQ pic
Life / 04 Feb 2026

Shanghai woman causes multiple accidents after moving traffic mirror for better fengshui