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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  / 16 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  / 16 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  / 11 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  / 9 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  / 14 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  / 17 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  / 16 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  / 17 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  / 14 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  / 8 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  / 9 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  / 10 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  / 15 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  / 15 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  / 16 h ago

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

The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) said that as of 7.05am today, traffic on all toll highways across Peninsular Malaysia was reported to be smooth and under control. — Screengrab from Facebook/LLM
Malaysia / 18 Feb 2026

Malaysia’s major highways flowing smoothly this morning, says LLM

In a post on its official Facebook page this morning, MetMalaysia said thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected in Pahang (Jerantut, Kuantan, Pekan and Rompin), Johor (Mersing), and parts of Sarawak including Kuching, Samarahan, Bintulu and Subis in Miri until 10am today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Feb 2026

MetMalaysia issues storm alert for Pahang, Johor and Sarawak as monsoon surge set to drench East Malaysia

Fire and Rescue Department personnel retrieve the body of the man in a river near Sekolah Dato’ Abdul Razak in Sungai Gadut, Seremban. — Picture from social media
Malaysia / 18 Feb 2026

Missing 25-year-old man found dead in car submerged near Sungai Gadut

Initial investigations found that the man lost control of the machine, which skidded and rammed the road divider. — Picture from Facebook/This is Johor
Malaysia / 18 Feb 2026

Man, wife killed after motorcycle skids into divider on NSE near Kulai

A 10-meter-tall tree had fallen, crushing a Grand Livina carrying a family of five aged between 12 and 47, as well as a Proton Saga driven by a 38-year-old man who was passing through the area. — Pictures from X/Bernama
Malaysia / 18 Feb 2026

Terrifying ordeal: Six unharmed as fallen tree smashes two cars in Seremban

Al-Sultan Abdullah emphasised that Pulau Tioman is a valuable asset and a gem of Pahang that must be preserved and developed in a well-planned manner. — Pexels.com pic
Malaysia / 18 Feb 2026

Pahang Sultan urges Tioman island to be given comprehensive priority

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri at the ‘Ihya Ramadan 2026/1447H’ programme in Petra Jaya, Kuching, February 17, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Feb 2026

Minister vows stronger social support after Kuantan family murder-suicide, as vulnerable cases top 156,000

Chinese restaurant operators have been eyeing South-east Asia for expansion. — Picture By Choo Choy May .
Malaysia / 18 Feb 2026

Bolder, hotter, richer: How Chinese Muslim cuisine found its moment with Malaysia’s young diners

Negeri Sembilan Mufti Prof. Madya Datuk Dr Faudzinaim Badaruddin conducts the Ramadan crescent moon sighting to determine the start of the fasting period at the Baitul Hilal Complex, Port Dickson, February 17, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Feb 2026

Muslims in Malaysia to begin Ramadan fasting on Thursday

A tree fell onto a Perodua Myvi driven by a 41-year-old woman along the Ipoh-Lumut Highway. — Picture courtesy of Perak Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia / 17 Feb 2026

Woman escapes unhurt after tree falls onto car on Ipoh-Lumut Highway

The list is led by Bukit Aman Special Branch I deputy director, DCP Datuk Azman Abd Razak, who has been appointed as the principal assistant director of E8, Bukit Aman Special Branch, with the acting rank of CP. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 17 Feb 2026

Police announce transfer, promotion of nine senior officers, including Johor deputy police chief post

Resident Raihan Anwar, 59, cleans mud from his home following a flash flood during a Bernama survey in Manjoi, Ipoh, February 17, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Feb 2026

Anwar voices concern over Manjoi floods, says aid channelled to affected families

Two Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam lecturers were injured yesterday when their Mitsubishi Xpander was crushed by a fallen tree near an apartment along Persiaran Tun Arshad Ayub. — Bernama
Malaysia / 17 Feb 2026

Shah Alam council launches emergency tree audit after Section 7 incident

Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) Bukit Aman director Datuk Seri Muhammed Hasbullah Ali speaks to the media during Ops Selamat Chinese New Year 2026 at the Gunung Semanggol northbound R&R, Bagan Serai, February 17, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Feb 2026

Proposal to install dashcams in all police vehicles to be submitted to IGP, says traffic dept chief

Firefighters found a 120-square-foot storage unit and a Honda RS motorcycle on fire. — Picture courtesy of Penang Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia / 17 Feb 2026

Penang firefighters douse recycling depot blaze in Air Itam

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said firecrackers are classified as explosives under the Explosives Act 1957, and their use is strictly controlled to prevent injuries, fires, and community disturbances. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 17 Feb 2026

Illegal firecrackers could cost you RM10,000 fine and seven years’ prison, IGP warns