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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  / 8 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

Demonstrators hold placards, including two (L) claiming that Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka are puppets of the US, during a demonstration condemning US and Israeli attacks on Iran and Palestinians in front of the US Embassy in Jakarta on March 3, 2026. — AFP pic
World  / 7 h ago

Prabowo faces Muslim group backlash, says Indonesia will quit Trump’s Board of Peace if it fails to benefit Palestinians

According to the charge sheet, the 73-year-old man committed the offence against the then-12-year-old victim in a school toilet in Johor Bahru, Johor, between 1.40pm and 2.10pm on February 2, 2020. The victim, a Singaporean, was enrolled at the school at the time. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 25 Feb 2026

Ex-security guard loses appeal, begins five-year prison term for sexual assault of 12-year-old boy in 2020 

In a statement, the Sabah State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat said five districts are now affected — Membakut, Sipitang, Sook, Beaufort and Pitas. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Feb 2026

Number of flood victims in Sabah climbs to 2,616

Muhammad Azmirul Iman (right) was charged with knowingly initiating the transmission of obscene video content via the X application under the username ‘a@sweetierosieee’ at 11.32pm on March 29, 2024, with the intent to harass others. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Feb 2026

‘Apam’ seller fined RM11,000 for posting obscene video on X two years ago

A viral video had sparked criticism of the project, implemented by the National Landscape Department (JLN) in collaboration with the Public Works Department (JKR) of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, with allegations that it caused repeated flooding in the surrounding area. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia / 25 Feb 2026

Immediate rectification works underway after water overflow incident at TTDI’s Jalan Abang Haji Openg, says ministry

Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir said the government is working toward streamlining pre-university applications under a single platform starting next year. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Feb 2026

‘Single window, single offer’ system likely to begin in 2027, says Zambry

A 33-year-old man was seriously injured after he was slashed by several assailants outside a commercial building in George Town this morning. Police have launched a manhunt. — Screengrab from Facebook video
Malaysia / 25 Feb 2026

Motorcycle-riding assailants slash man in daylight attack outside commercial building in George Town

The ICA said both individuals were arrested on February 22 after the vehicle sped through a lane and damaged a drop-arm barrier in the arrival cargo zone, after it re-entered Tuas Checkpoint following an unsuccessful attempt earlier on the same day. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 25 Feb 2026

Two Malaysians arrested in Singapore after checkpoint evasion, drugs seized

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the state remains committed to strengthening student welfare through the implementation of self-help assistance, student emergency assistance, and book voucher assistance this year. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Feb 2026

Perak allocates RM4.75m to aid higher education students

The BN secretary-general said the idea of ‘Rumah Baru’ is not intended to be limited to a single political bloc, but rather envisioned as a broader unity framework involving various stakeholders beyond political parties. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Feb 2026

BN won’t interfere in Bersatu sacked leaders’ affairs, says Zambry

Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and nine other states are set to experience thunderstorms, heavy downpours and strong winds through 5pm today. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 25 Feb 2026

Brace for wet weather: Thunderstorms, heavy rain forecast for KL, Putrajaya and nine states until 5pm

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Zulkifli Hasan said the case should serve as a reminder to the community, stressing that the government’s approach is to educate and guide Muslims to better respect the sanctity of the holy month. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Feb 2026

Religious affairs minister to Muslims: Respect Ramadan, do not emulate viral TikTok incident

MACC officers escort three suspects in orange lockup attire to the Putrajaya Magistrates’ Court on February 25, 2026 for remand proceedings over an alleged RM5 million falsified documents case. — MACC pic
Malaysia / 25 Feb 2026

MACC remands three over alleged falsified documents in RM5m food aid programme

Judge Datuk Aslam Zainuddin sentenced trader Saiful Adli Yusof to four months’ imprisonment, effective today, on two charges of causing hurt and making death threats against Liew Khoon Foo in a road rage incident along Jalan Cheras-Hulu Langat.
Malaysia / 25 Feb 2026

‘I feel unsafe’: Shah Alam High Court jails viral road-rager, overturns RM5,500 fine after victim’s emotional impact statement

Kedah police chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah speaks to reporters in Bukit Kayu Hitam February 25, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 25 Feb 2026

Suspect used semi-automatic firearm in attack on border agency commander, say Kedah police

Bukit Aman urged the public to use the Semakmule portal and check the ‘Top Ten’ scam list before investing. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 25 Feb 2026

Contractor loses RM1.2m after falling for ‘free stock class’ scam, says Bukit Aman

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir said the police were already investigating the matter. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 25 Feb 2026

Amid Ramadan sensitivities, Zambry warns against exploiting alleged Quran ‘stepping’ incident