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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 / 19 h ago

Boy, 13, caught driving dad in Perodua Kancil tells Kedah JPJ he had ‘no choice’ as father unwell

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

Malaysia / 14 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 / 12 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 / 17 h ago

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

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 / 19 h ago

Viral Genting drift lands BMW 325i driver in police custody

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 / 12 h ago

Anwar stops by Penang Hospital to visit ‘old friend’ and PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin

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 / 17 h ago

Alleged gunshot triggers pursuit before fatal crash between 4WD and motorcycle in Klang, police say

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 / 11 h ago

Emirates halts all Dubai flights until further notice as aerial interception forces shutdown at world’s busiest hub

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 / 11 h ago

Iran president rules out surrender to Israel, US, apologises to neighbours and says Iran will only return fire

A Luckin Coffee MIX (coffee tea) store in Shanghai on December 30, 2025. — Xing Yun/CFoto pic via AFP

Money / 18 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 / 18 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 / 19 h ago

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

The Malaysia Airports team led by Zainuddin Mohamed @ Zainal, General Manager of Aviation Marketing & Development with the Lufthansa airline crew at ITB Berlin 2026. — Picture courtesy of Lufthansa

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Lufthansa to return to KLIA after nearly a decade with five weekly Frankfurt flights

Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said Parti Keluarga Malaysia is awaiting the outcome of its registration appeal with the Registrar of Societies. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Hamzah says Parti Keluarga Malaysia registration appeal now with ROS, outcome pending

French-US actor Timothee Chalamet ruffled feathers by proclaiming ballet and opera as art that 'no one cares' about. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 19 h ago

Timothee Chalamet sparks outrage among ballet and opera communities with controversial comments

Malaysia / 16 Feb 2026

MACC probes RM1.1b govt deal with foreign firm over alleged approval breaches

Muhamad Afezi Alias, 25, (left) pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, today to two charges of possessing a pistol and ammunition without a valid permit on February 6. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 Feb 2026

Pasir Mas general worker pleads not guilty to pistol and ammunition possession

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki (centre) attends the Madani Adopted Village inauguration ceremony at the Kampung Sungai Buah community hall in Dengkil on February 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 Feb 2026

Malaysian Bar calls for independent, transparent probe into MACC chief controversy

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said speaks to reporters after attending the launch of the Fast Track 2026, Putrajaya, February 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 Feb 2026

‘I am confident our system is still orderly’: Azalina urges legal route in land conflicts

Former senior political secretary to the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin has applied to move his five corruption charges from the Sessions Court to the High Court, saying the case involves constitutional and complex legal issues. — File picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 16 Feb 2026

Shamsul Iskandar seeks transfer of RM216,000 graft case to High Court over constitutional issues

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said delivers a speech at the launch of the Second Chance Policy Release Programme – Fast Track 2026, Putrajaya, February 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 Feb 2026

Govt rolls out Second Chance policy to aid targeted bankrupt groups, including single mothers and scam victims

Lightning is seen during a thunderstorm in this undated file photograph. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 Feb 2026

Thunderstorm alert for KL, Selangor, multiple other states

The King inspects a guard of honour during the 60th Anniversary Parade of the Rejimen Gerak Khas at Kem Iskandar in Mersing, Johor August 16, 2025. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

Malaysia / 16 Feb 2026

‘You are in my radar’: King issues stern warning to all govt agencies, including MACC, in anti-graft war

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil delivers a speech at the launch of Jelajah Ramadan 2026 Edisi Ke-14 at Pasar Tani Kekal Datin Halimah, Larkin, Johor Bahru, February 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 Feb 2026

Fahmi: Rafizi ‘has the right’ to attend Azam Baki rally, police report no unrest

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin speaks at a press conference after launching Rapid Rail Squadron 50 of the Railway Specialist Regiment, Royal Engineer Regiment (RAJD) Territorial Army (AW) at Dewan Tan Sri Jamaludin Ibrahim, Menara Prasarana, Petaling Jaya, February 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 Feb 2026

Defence Ministry in talks with Finance over frozen MAF funds, Khaled assures readiness intact

Tan Sri Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh is pictured during the Opening of the Legal Year 2024 at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre in Putrajaya on January 15, 2024. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 16 Feb 2026

Malaysian Bar sues to quash Terrirudin’s JAC appointment over seniority

Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department (KDNKA) deputy director of operations Fisol Salleh speaks during a press conference at Bukit Aman in Kuala Lumpur on February 16, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 16 Feb 2026

Police seize RM9m in vape products as authorities target rising youth vaping trend

A person captures a view of rain clouds enveloping Kuala Lumpur on November 21, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 Feb 2026

Will it storm this CNY? See MetMalaysia’s full weather forecast for Feb 17 and 18

Communications Minister and Unity Government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil speaks during a weekly Cabinet press conference at Menara Komunikasi in Putrajaya on February 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 Feb 2026

Communications minister visits Johor to present welfare assistance to ex-journalists

A performer wears the costume of the Chinese God of Wealth, Caishen, to enliven the Chinese New Year celebrations at Kampung Cina in Kuala Terengganu on February 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 Feb 2026

Malaysian retail, hospitality boom as back-to-back CNY and Ramadan celebrations boost sales

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan speaks during a press conference after the Jana MyPesara launch ceremony at the KWAP head office in Kuala Lumpur on February 12, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 Feb 2026

Will imports get cheaper? MoF eyes price cuts as ringgit gains 14pc on US dollar