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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  / 7 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  / 8 h ago

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

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

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

The Embassy of Malaysia in Japan will implement the MyVISA 2.0 system for all visa applications effective March 1. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2026

No more walk‑ins: Malaysia to roll out MyVISA 2.0 in Japan on March 1, ending face‑to‑face visa applications

The number of flood evacuees in Sabah has risen this afternoon, with 406 people from 124 families taking shelter at three temporary relief centres (PPS) that have been operating since this morning. — Picture via X/Bernama
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2026

Sabah floods: Number of evacuees climbs to 406 at three relief centres

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the revision done on the rates was carried out in accordance with Section 101 of the National Land Code (Act 828). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2026

Penang CM defends 2026 quit rent hike, says review overdue after 30 years

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arrives at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 for a special visit to Malaysia today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2026

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong arrives in KL for special meeting with Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook during the 18th DAP National Congress at Ideal Convention Centre (IDCC), in Shah Alam, last year. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2026

DAP ministers quitting Cabinet or GLCs would not trigger snap polls, analysts say

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, who is also Perikatan Nasional deputy chairman, said the party has yet to decide who will be the coalition’s next chairman. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2026

‘Everyone has met me’: Hadi says he met Hamzah, Muhyiddin amid Perikatan talks

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to reporters after performing Friday prayers at Masjid Nurul Hidayah Banting in Banting, February 20, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2026

‘Must start with me’: Anwar urges fast-tracking of Bill to limit PM tenure to two terms

A police inspector was recharged in the Magistrate’s Court with failing to arrest a suspect under the Arms Act after previously being freed of the same offence. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2026

Inspector recharged with failing to arrest suspect under Arms Act at Bukit Jalil station

Ipoh police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said that Kawsara Bibi Mohamad Noor, 13, is a Myanmar national. — Picture via Facebook/Polis Daerah Ipoh
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2026

Police seek public help to find missing 13-year-old girl in Ipoh

The Magistrate’s Court ordered a 46-year-old man accused of killing a homeless woman in Sentul to undergo a psychiatric assessment at Hospital Bahagia Tanjong Rambutan in Ulu Kinta, Perak. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2026

Court orders psychiatric assessment for man accused of killing homeless woman in Sentul

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus speaks at the handover ceremony for the Sentul district police chief and Perkep chair at the Sentul district police headquarters, Kuala Lumpur, February 16, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2026

Murder, rape, kidnapping: KL police hunt 36 suspects over major violent crimes

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, announced that the second reading of the Bill on the Separation of the Roles of the AG and Public Prosecutor will take place on March 2. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2026

Malaysia moves to strengthen institutions with bills on AG role separation and PM’s 10-year cap

Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said Trooper K. Indiran was found unconscious at the camp on February 18 and rushed to a hospital for further treatment. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2026

Post-mortem finds no injuries, say police after 22-year-old soldier dies at Kuantan camp

People strolling through Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, during the Aidilfitri public holiday on April 24, 2023. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2026

Poverty index dips again, signalling Malaysians are living healthier, better and more secure lives

Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Steven Sim Chee Keong has been admitted to the hospital after experiencing extreme fatigue. — Picture via Facebook/Steven Sim
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2026

After a hectic Chinese New Year schedule, Steven Sim lands in hospital but says he’ll be back stronger

General Operations Force (PGA) personnel patrol along the Malaysia–Thailand border at Sungai Golok near the barbed-wire fence construction site in Pasir Mas. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Feb 2026

Security forces seek funds for high-security fencing at 69 illegal jetties along Malaysia–Thailand border