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Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said Kuala Lumpur City Hall will close the roads in stages from 2 pm to midnight to ensure the smooth running of the event and the safety of road users and the public. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Major KL roads to be shut from 2pm to midnight today for MotoGP season launch

University of Minnesota police use bolt cutters to free students who chained themselves to the doors of Morrill Hall during a protest calling on University President Rebecca Cunningham to declare the campus a “sanctuary campus”. Demonstrators are demanding an end to immigration raids in the Twin Cities, following the fatal shootings of VA nurse Alex Pretti and mother-of-three Renee Good by federal agents. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Malaysians in Minnesota gripped by anxiety as ICE steps up immigration arrests

DAPSY chief Woo Kah Leong called on all parties to stop using the term “kuil haram” (illegal temple), describing it as prejudicial, misleading, and hurtful to Hindu worshippers.

Malaysia / 6 h ago

DAP Youth chief urges action against ‘illegal temple’ rally organisers, calls for end to divisive labels

Lim Seok Pheng's listing makes her the second Singaporean on the DHS site, alongside convicted child sex offender Amos Yee. — DHS website screenshot

Singapore / 6 h ago

Singaporean detained by ICE, added to US ‘worst of the worst’ criminal list for cartel links

(From left) Lei, Maryam, Lyly, and Zhao share insights of slangs used by Gen Z and Gen Alpha. — Pictures courtesy of Zhao

Life / 11 h ago

Decoding the slang of Gen Z and Gen Alpha taking over Malaysia’s youth culture

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (second from right) receives a souvenir from ‘Taj Mahal’ director Akbar Khan (second left) during the gala premiere of the film at IOI City Mall in Putrajaya, on February 6, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

From movie night to state visit: Anwar hails ‘Taj Mahal’ film, to welcome India’s Modi today

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the decision was made following security intelligence assessments and feedback obtained from all relevant parties, including the owners of premises in the surrounding area. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

City police deny permit for Garah rally at Sogo over security risks and public safety concerns

The ministry said matters related to the construction, renovation and compliance of places of worship fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Housing and Local Government through relevant legal provisions. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Unity Ministry urges legal process, warns against racial or religious tensions over places of worship

Perak Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman Datuk A. Sivanesan said a compound had been imposed on the developer for failing to comply with construction standards. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Perak orders halt to Sungai Siput pig farm project built without planning approval

Ranhill SAJ said water tankers and static tanks will be provided as needed at strategic locations. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Water rationing in Kluang, Pontian starts tonight till Feb 28 as Machap dam levels drop

Delegates attend the Selangor PKR convention at the MPAJ Convention Centre in Taman Melawati, Selangor on February 7, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Selangor PKR must win big to keep Anwar in Putrajaya, says Amirudin

Tian Jing Café’s Nasi Kerabu. — Picture by CK Lim

Eat-drink / 9 h ago

Head to Tian Jing in Cheras for ‘nasi kerabu’ with pork ribs ‘rendang’ and other fabulous fusion fare

A five-judge panel led by Chief Judge of Malaya Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh overturned the Court of Appeal that previously ruled that the two words ‘offensive’ and ‘annoying’ under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588), were unconstitutional and void. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Fahmi: Putrajaya supports apex court decision on ‘offensive’ and ‘annoying’ provisions in Communications Act

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim who is also PKR president, said he had issued this strict order yesterday during the Cabinet’s weekly meeting. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Anwar: Free to criticise, but threats to national security will face ‘maximum action’

US President-elect Donald Trump speaks with former President Barack Obama as they attend the State Funeral Service for former US President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, in this file photo taken on January 9, 2025. US President Donald Trump triggered outrage yesterday after he posted a video depicting Barack Obama, the first Black president in American history, and his wife Michelle as monkeys. The White House said that the post was made in error by a staff member, and has been removed. — AFP pic

World / 7 h ago

Trump removes racist Obama monkey video, blames staff error, insists he ‘didn’t see’ offensive part

Malaysia

31 m ago

Will Sarawak’s 17 approved new seats be ready for Feb 2027 election? Nanta says no timeline given

The Sarawak assembly approved the addition of 17 new seats in July 20925, raising the total from 82 to 99 in a move that effectively makes it Malaysia’s largest legislature, but it remains unclear when this would take effect. — Bernama pic

KUCHING, Feb 7 — There is no clear timeline to table the bill on 17 new Sarawak State Assembly seats in the Dewan Rakyat, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.Nanta, who is also the Kapit Member of Parliament, said there is no information on when the proposal will...

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The MMEA seized about 450kg of illegally caught fish from the two boats operated by the nine foreigners off the coast of Tanjung Karang, Selangor on February 6, 2026. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 40 m ago

The fish that nearly got away: Selangor maritime nab two boats, nine foreigners and 450kg catch off Tg Karang

Shoppers in Terengganu line up to score fresh chicken sold at RM6.80/kg at the Jualan Rahmah Madani Programme (PJRM) held at the compound of Kampung Banggol Binjai Mosque, Tepoh in Kuala Nerus on February 7, 2026. — Picture from X/Bernama

Malaysia / 51 m ago

With days to Ramadan, Terengganu shoppers score over 800 chickens at RM6.80 a kilo in two hours

Security forces cordon off a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan on February 7, 2026, a day after a suicide bombing that killed at least 31 people and injured dozens. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Anwar condemns Islamabad mosque bombing that killed 31, calls it ‘affront to humanity’

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Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said his Home Ministry will be working with the Finance Ministry to establish a task force to address foreigners misusing social visit passes to land jobs in Malaysia which are hurting local businesses. — File picture by Hari Anggara

1 h ago

Number of foreign tourists working illegally in Malaysia rising, hurting local businesses, says home minister

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim who is also PKR president, said he had issued this strict order yesterday during the Cabinet’s weekly meeting. — Picture by Yusof Isa

1 h ago

Anwar: Free to criticise, but threats to national security will face ‘maximum action’

Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming said the millions spent on upgrading amenities and homes in new villages across the country since 2023 has benefited thousands of residents and members of the public. — Picture from Facebook/Nga Kor Ming

1 h ago

‘We deliver’: Housing minister says new villages nationwide shine after three years and over RM325m spent

An enlarged electron micrograph of the mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria, which causes TB. — Unsplash pic from the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

1 h ago

Johor schools to stay open amid Kota Tinggi TB cases, health screening ongoing

Delay in social media response lets harmful content like scam and gambling ads reach Malaysians first, according to Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. — Unsplash pic

2 h ago

Deputy communications minister flags delay in social media action as harmful ads hit users first, urges faster blocks

Perak Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman Datuk A. Sivanesan said a compound had been imposed on the developer for failing to comply with construction standards. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Perak orders halt to Sungai Siput pig farm project built without planning approval

People walk on a snow-covered street in Nagaoka, Japan next to a board displaying posters of Japan’s February 8, 2026 election candidates amid reports of severe snowstorms across the country. —- Reuters pic

2 h ago

Travelling in Japan? Malaysian embassy warns of snowstorms and icy conditions

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming reminds Malaysians that KL once had mayoral elections, and urged for calm while the International Islamic University Malaysia studies whether or not it is timely to bring it back. ― Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

3 h ago

KL mayoral polls not new, let’s wait for IIUM study before weighing in, says local govt minister

Prime Minister and PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the party’s Selangor convention at the MPAJ Convention Centre in Taman Melawati on February 7, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

3 h ago

Titles don’t matter, results do, Anwar tells PKR delegates at Selangor convention

Delegates attend the Selangor PKR convention at the MPAJ Convention Centre in Taman Melawati, Selangor on February 7, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

3 h ago

Selangor PKR must win big to keep Anwar in Putrajaya, says Amirudin

The head of Kg Bambangan Tagal said the deaths in the river started with the ‘palian’ fish but has since affected almost all types of fish. — Picture from Daily Express

3 h ago

Mystery fish deaths return to Tambunan river, now affecting more species

The Sabah capital city will be closing off several roads surrounding Lintasan Deasoka, including Jalan KK Bypass, Jalan Gaya, Jalan Pantai, and Jalan Coastal, from February 9 to 11, 2026 for the Chinese New Year carnival. — Picture from Facebook/Kota Kinabalu City

4 h ago

Heads up, KK drivers: Road closures from Feb 9–11 for CNY carnival

A remote-controlled spider lift crane overturned during signboard work on Jalan Ipoh in Kuala Lumpur, killing a Bangladeshi worker who was repairing a signboard by the roadside, and damaging two cars, a Proton Persona and a BMW 523i. — Picture from Facebook/Bernama

4 h ago

Crane topples during signboard work on Jalan Perak in KL, claims life of Bangladeshi worker

Johor DAP chairman Teo Nie Ching does not rule out the possibility of a Johor state electionin 2026. — Bernama pic

4 h ago

Johor Pakatan starts internal seat-sharing talks as state polls loom

KTMB said such incidents not only disrupt critical rail infrastructure but also pose safety risks to train operations and passengers, leading to service delays and operational disruptions. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

4 h ago

KTMB backs Transport Ministry’s move to toughen penalties for cable theft and rail trespassing

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