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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  / 12 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  / 12 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  / 10 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh said residents should not exploit development consultations for private benefits. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 13 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  / 13 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  / 13 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  / 10 h ago

Alleged gunshot triggers pursuit before fatal crash between 4WD and motorcycle in Klang, police say

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i, the head of the judiciary and Alireza Arafi, deputy chairman of the Assembly of Experts, attend the meeting of the interim leadership council of Iran in an unknown location, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Iran, March 1, 2026. — IRIB/WANA (West Asia News Agency) handout pic via Reuters
World  / 4 h ago

Iran president rules out surrender to Israel, US, apologises to neighbours and says Iran will only return fire

An Emirates airliner sits parked at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California on March 2, 2026, after its return flight to Dubai International Airport (DXB) was cancelled due to the war in the Middle East. — AFP pic
World  / 5 h ago

Emirates halts all Dubai flights until further notice as aerial interception forces shutdown at world’s busiest hub

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim visits PAS spiritual leader Datuk Hashim Jasin at Penang Hospital during a working trip to the northern region today. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Anwar stops by Penang Hospital to visit ‘old friend’ and PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin

A Luckin Coffee MIX (coffee tea) store in Shanghai on December 30, 2025. — Xing Yun/CFoto pic via AFP
Money  / 11 h ago

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

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  / 12 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  / 11 h ago

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

A pet owner brings his dog for vaccination at a Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak’s rabies awareness and immunisation programme. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 22 Feb 2026

Rabies cases climb in Kuching and Serian, mayor urges tighter control of pet dogs

Smoke rises from the charred remains of homes in Kampung Melangkap Kapa as firefighters carry out final extinguishing and overhaul work. — Daily Express
Malaysia / 22 Feb 2026

Fire guts 14 houses in Kota Belud, narrow access and unstable bridge slow response 

State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Sandrea Ng Shy Ching said the move will serve as a transition period before full enforcement begins in September. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 22 Feb 2026

Perak to begin single-use plastic bag ban on March 1, six-month grace period before full enforcement

Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the target encompasses the industry, public food premises and educational institutions, in line with the National Food Safety Action Plan 2024-2030 and the National Food Safety Policy 2.0. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Feb 2026

Health Ministry targets fewer than 50 food poisoning cases per 100,000 by 2030, steps up Ramadan bazaar monitoring

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari stated that the evolving social landscape and pressures of the digital era necessitate educational institutions to play a more comprehensive role in fostering a balance between identity, human values, and global connectivity. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Feb 2026

Amirudin: Holistic education crucial to prevent social fragility, address domestic violence concerns

State Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said there are currently no new SOPs such as mandatory face mask requirements for traders and food handlers at Ramadan bazaars. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Feb 2026

Johor maintains Ramadan bazaar SOPs despite rise in TB cases

Chief Justice Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said specialised High Courts for corruption cases could eventually be established in every state, following the Kuala Lumpur court’s rollout this April. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 22 Feb 2026

Chief Justice signals national expansion of Special Corruption High Courts after KL launch

The State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) Secretariat, in a statement, said that all evacuees from the three affected districts, namely Pitas, Kota Marudu and Paitan, have been accommodated in 25 relief centres. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Feb 2026

Sabah flood evacuees rise to 4,761 as 79 villages hit in Pitas, Kota Marudu and Paitan

K. Indiran was found unconscious on February 18. He was rushed to the Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital (HTAA) but was tragically confirmed dead a day later while receiving treatment. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 22 Feb 2026

Pahang Sultan, Tengku Ampuan express sorrow over trooper K. Indiran’s death, call for thorough probe

Previously, Bersatu had expelled 17 of its members, including several top leaders, four Members of Parliament, and two State Assemblymen for violating the party’s constitution. They still have the right to file an appeal within 14 days. — Picture By Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 22 Feb 2026

Two Bersatu divisions in Pahang dissolve over dissatisfaction with Muhyiddin’s leadership

Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin speaks during the party’s annual general assembly at IDCC in Shah Alam September 7, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 22 Feb 2026

Muhyiddin confirms presence at Sunday Perikatan talks on leadership and party reset

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad speaking in Kuala Selangor, where he reaffirmed that TB medication supplies remain sufficient. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Feb 2026

Dzulkefly affirms secure TB medicine stocks as latest data shows uptick

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has declined to take over as Perikatan Nasional chairman despite PAS being expected to lead the coalition, following the resignation of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (right). — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 22 Feb 2026

Bersatu to pass Perikatan reins to PAS today, here’s what else to look out for 

Within just two days of pre-sale and general on sale window, all 41 stadium dates for the Arirang World Tour by K-pop supergroup BTS across North America and Europe have sold out. — Picture via Pexels.com and Instagram/BIGHITMUSIC
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2026

Cyber cafes, countdowns and prayers: How Malaysian ARMYs fought for BTS’ Goyang comeback tour tickets

The content creator generated RM2.3 million in a single day — the highest livestream sales total recorded in Malaysia. — Picture via Threads
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2026

Khairul Aming sets new TikTok Shop Malaysia livestream record with RM2.3m in one day

Floodwaters in Kampung Sibaung rose from floor level to window height within four hours, forcing pre-dawn evacuations. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2026

Waters as high as the windows: Pitas villagers recall frantic evacuations in the dead of night