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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  / 15 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  / 15 h ago

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

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh said residents should not exploit development consultations for private benefits. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 8 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  / 12 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  / 16 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  / 15 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  / 15 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  / 13 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  / 7 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  / 7 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  / 8 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  / 13 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  / 13 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  / 14 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that the government has never prevented or restricted any religious activities, but rather, the Federal Constitution must guide them. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 19 Feb 2026

Anwar: No one above the law in building houses of worship

Basri said further investigations are ongoing to complete the investigation papers before they are referred to the public prosecutor for charges. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 19 Feb 2026

Police arrest 65-year-old over Jinjang ATM screen smashing spree, five cases solved

Pendang Police chief Supt Rodzi Abu Hassan said the 11.30 pm incident claimed the life of the 39-year-old front passenger, who suffered severe head injuries. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 19 Feb 2026

Pendang crash kills man, wife and three children injured after Hilux veers into MPV

The antics of children stole the spotlight as congregants performed the first tarawih prayers of Ramadan at the National Mosque today, adding warmth and cheer to the evening worship atmosphere. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Feb 2026

Strong turnout marks first tarawih nationwide as Ramadan opens

Malaysia Chinese Restaurant Association president Gao Hao Yun speaks to Malay Mail during an interview session in Kuala Lumpur, January 19, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 19 Feb 2026

More rivals in the kitchen? Why the rise of Chinese restaurants could strengthen Malaysia’s F&B

Segamat district police chief Supt Mohd Jumazanzahir Chek Ismail said in the 12.30 am incident, the victim suffered serious injuries and was rushed to the red zone of Segamat Hospital for treatment. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 18 Feb 2026

Man loses leg in Segamat fireworks explosion during CNY celebration

MCTC said taxes on tobacco products had not been raised since 2015, and therefore, a review of the fiscal policy was urgently required to achieve the “smoking product endgame” target by 2045. — Picture by Choo Choy May.
Malaysia / 18 Feb 2026

MCTC says higher tobacco excise duties key to achieving ‘Endgame 2045’ goal

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, in a post on his Facebook page today, said Ramadan was a month to multiply acts of worship, increase repentance and abandon all wrongdoing. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Feb 2026

Zahid, Fadillah urge Muslims to deepen faith and practise moderation this Ramadan

The bodies of five family members involved in a murder at a house in Lorong Cerating Damai here yesterday are carried out after post-mortem examinations at the Forensic Medicine Department of Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital (HTAA) at about 3pm today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Feb 2026

Five family members killed in Kuantan murder laid to rest in Cerating

KTM Berhad is offering a 30 per cent discount on all ETS tickets across every route starting today, the company announced on Facebook. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 18 Feb 2026

ETS ticket discount jumps from 20pc to 30pc, KTM Berhad says grab tickets now

A spokesperson for the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department’s Operations Centre (PGO) said the body of 30-year-old Mohd Faizal Abdilah was discovered at 2.22pm by a fisherman, about three kilometres from the fire control post. — Picture from social media
Malaysia / 18 Feb 2026

Body of Sarawak man reportedly attacked by crocodile discovered near Samarahan

As Muslims begin fasting tomorrow, trader Zain Mohd, 62 (right), diligently sets up a Ramadan bazaar tent at Jalan Raja Uda, Kampung Baru, February 18, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Feb 2026

Cabinet ministers extend Ramadan greetings, call for unity and self-discipline

MetMalaysia has issued a thunderstorm warning, with heavy rain and strong winds expected across parts of Kedah, Perak, Selangor, Johor, and several districts in Sabah until 6pm today. — File picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 18 Feb 2026

MetMalaysia flags heavy rain and strong winds for KL and five states until 6pm today

Sentul police Chief ACP Basri Sagoni said that as of yesterday, 12 ATM screens had been damaged and five police reports had been lodged regarding the incidents, which occurred at Maybank Jinjang Selatan as well as RHB Bank and Public Bank in Jinjang Utara. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 18 Feb 2026

Police hunt man responsible for smashing multiple bank ATM screens in Jinjang

In a statement today, DBKL explained that it had found the tent installed in front of the Yayasan Selangor Building, obstructing the pedestrian walkway. — Picture by Hari Anggara.
Malaysia / 18 Feb 2026

DBKL removes ‘street dakwah’ tent on Jalan Bukit Bintang for obstructing walkway; says action in line with law

In a Facebook post today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said acts of worship throughout the holy month should be driven by the spirit of ‘mujahadah’ (the inner struggle against personal desires), not solely in pursuit of rewards in the hereafter. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Feb 2026

As Muslims begin fasting tomorrow, Anwar urges focus on Ramadan’s deeper meaning, not just its pillars