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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  / 17 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  / 15 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  / 9 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

State Work, Transport, Infrastructure and Communications Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said no data centres receive water supply in Simpang Renggam and Benut, adding that the areas are not locations for such facility developments. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Feb 2026

Johor says data centres not behind Pontian and Simpang Renggam water disruptions

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) filed the suit against Australian writer Murray Hunter (centre), who lives in Thailand, over four articles published on his Substack blog in April 2024. — Picture from Facebook/Murray Hunter
Malaysia / 17 Feb 2026

Malaysia withdraws defamation case in Thailand after Australian writer apologises

(From left) Abdul Karim, Lee, Dr Sim, Fadillah, Wan Junaidi, Uggah and others tossing the yee sang during the state-level Chinese New Year Open House in Kuching on Tuesday. — The Borneo Post pic 
Malaysia / 17 Feb 2026

‘Segulai Sejalai’ spirit shines at Sarawak CNY open house

Police carry the body of a victim from a house in Lorong Cerating Damai, Kuantan, before it was taken to Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan for post-mortem, February 17, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Feb 2026

Police: Financial strain may have driven Kuantan family-of-five murder

The project still awaits budget approval from the Health Ministry, as the construction of public hospitals falls under federal responsibility. Mayor Datuk Mohamad Zahri Samingon said once funding is secured, the state will collaborate with federal authorities to finalise and prepare the site. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 17 Feb 2026

Petaling Jaya may get first public hospital, site earmarked by state

Witnesses said the man waded into the water up to his waist before the crocodile suddenly grabbed him. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 17 Feb 2026

Man grabbed by crocodile while casting fishing net in Sarawak’s Sadong Jaya

In a post on his Facebook page about four hours ago, Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh stressed that the MACC, as an institution that upholds integrity, depends fundamentally on public trust. —  Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 17 Feb 2026

Umno Youth chief: MACC chief Azam Baki should take temporary leave, independent oversight needed for probe

PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said a candidate for the position has already been identified and the appointment will be confirmed this Sunday. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 17 Feb 2026

New Perikatan chairman to come from PAS, says Takiyuddin

Members of the public take photographs after performing Chinese New Year prayers at Then Sze Koon Temple atop Bukit Wu Gong, Bukit Jung, Seremban, February 17, 2026. — Bernama photo
Malaysia / 17 Feb 2026

From Kelantan to Johor, Chinese New Year unites thousands at temples and open houses

The 36-year-old, also Puteri Tanjong Karang chief, was heading to a programme in Tanjong Karang when the incident occurred at around 9.25am. — Picture from social media
Malaysia / 17 Feb 2026

Selangor Puteri Umno chief unhurt in minor accident after SUV hits guardrails on Latar highway

Bersatu divisions in Padang Rengas, Bukit Gelugor and Tapah have dissolved as leaders resign over loss of confidence in party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 17 Feb 2026

Bersatu divisions in Padang Rengas, Bukit Gelugor and Tapah dissolve over loss of confidence in Muhyiddin

PN Chief Whip Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said the meeting is scheduled at 3pm after the PAS Central Committee meeting at the party’s headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 17 Feb 2026

Perikatan to hold extraordinary meeting on Feb 22 to appoint Muhyiddin’s successor as chairman

Arriving tourists are warmly welcomed during the 2026 Chinese New Year celebration at Terminal 1, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Feb 2026

Lion dances, mascots greet visitors at airports ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026

Traffic on several major highways, including stretches of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) E2, was slow in both directions as of noon due to increased vehicle volume and rainy weather nationwide. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 17 Feb 2026

Traffic slows on major expressways nationwide at noon amid rain

Handout combo photo shows police confiscating some items during the raid and rounding up the suspects. — The Borneo Post pic 
Malaysia / 17 Feb 2026

Five held over alleged cockfighting in Kuching

Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar said the investigation by the special committee does not involve any criminal elements. Instead, he said the probe focuses on Tan Sri Azam Baki’s shareholdings, as outlined in a previous media statement by the chief secretary to the government (KSN). — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 17 Feb 2026

AG: Special committee to summon MACC chief Azam Baki over shareholding probe