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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  / 14 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  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 11 h ago

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

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh said residents should not exploit development consultations for private benefits. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 8 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  / 14 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  / 14 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  / 14 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  / 12 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  / 6 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  / 6 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  / 7 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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

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

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail speaks to media after attending the Seri Negara Foundation Contribution Ceremony and the presentation of Wakalah Zakat by PBLT Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur February 21, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2026

IGP: 12 police personnel pulled from active duty over alleged Kajang crypto heist

Eighteen relief centres remain operational across Pitas, Kota Marudu and Paitan. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2026

Evacuations continue across three Sabah districts with nearly 3,800 displaced

Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail speaks at the Yayasan Seri Negara and Zakat Wakalah PBLT Sdn Bhd Donation Ceremony in Kuala Lumpur February 21, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2026

Dr Wan Azizah calls for continued focus on PDRM welfare amid rising cost-of-living pressures

Datuk Fahmi Fadzil speaks to reporters after officiating the Arts and Cultural Unity Programme at KL Gateway Mall in Kuala Lumpur February 21, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2026

Fahmi: DAP special congress an internal process, Madani govt remains focused on reforms

Rising costs of raw ingredients, which have pushed up food prices slightly at the Ramadan bazaar here, have not stopped shoppers from splashing out on iftar treats. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2026

Taste over price: Ramadan bazaar crowds stay strong despite pricier ‘kuih’ and drinks

A targeted and systematic approach to tuberculosis screening is seen as more effective than the implementation of comprehensive mandatory screening in addressing the current increase in cases, especially involving vulnerable and high-risk groups. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2026

Expert: Targeted TB screening works better than mandatory nationwide screening amid rise in cases

Traffic on several major expressways across the country began slowing by midday today amid rising vehicle numbers, with delays expected at several stretches. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2026

LLM: Post-CNY midday crawl on major expressways as traffic builds nationwide

Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri (2nd, left) presented donations in conjunction with the Mindness Tour Kaunseling Kasih programme of the Local Social Support Centre ‘Kamek Nengar, Kamek Nulong’ at the Kampung Selabat Multipurpose Hall, Demak Laut February 21, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2026

Social Welfare Dept deploys 5,744 volunteers, 976 psychological support personnel nationwide for flood readiness, says Nancy Shukri

HRD Corp CEO Datuk Shamir Aziz said the suspensions are procedural and not indicative of wrongdoing. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2026

HRD Corp moves to strengthen governance, suspends three more management staff

Zahid urged residents in affected areas to stay vigilant and follow instructions from authorities. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2026

DPM Zahid says all govt agencies fully mobilised as Sabah flood victims jump to 3,685

File photo of the beach at Tanjung Rhu in Langkawi. Langkawi police chief Asst Comm Khairul Azhar Nuruddin identified the victim as Mingfei Lan, 48, from Shanghai. — Picture courtesy of Google Maps
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2026

Chinese tourist found dead after going missing while swimming with son at Langkawi’s Tanjung Rhu

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Johari Abdul Ghani said Malaysia will act in its best interests as the US shifts trade policy. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2026

Miti: Malaysia seeks clarity from Washington on Trump’s blanket 10pc tariff, will act in nation’s best interests

Johor Work, Transport, Infrastructure and Communications Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said that delays to the ART project could leave Johor Bahru facing years of traffic bottlenecks. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2026

Johor seeks early rollout of ART on high-traffic alignments, citing Tebrau bottlenecks

File image of an MV Agusta F3 RC800, the high-powered model confiscated after checks found six years’ unpaid road tax. — Picture via MV Augusta
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2026

No road tax, no licence: JPJ nabs 20-year-old riding RM70,000 MV Agusta in Terengganu

Leaders from two Bersatu divisions cite eroded confidence in the party’s top leadership. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2026

Bersatu turmoil deepens after Subang, Pasir Salak division leaders resign en bloc

Ahmad Maslan says Bersatu re-entry bids will be tabled before Umno’s supreme working council during its February 26 meeting. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Feb 2026

Bersatu return bids to face top-level party scrutiny, says Umno sec-gen