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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 / 17 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

A special meeting of the Bersatu Supreme Council is scheduled to take place at Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's residence at 10 am today. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 Feb 2026

Crisis deepens in Bersatu after party Facebook cover photo calls for Muhyiddin to step down

It’s important to know the basic terms in medical insurance, as it can help you choose the best plan for you. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 14 Feb 2026

Pop quiz time: So how familiar are you with medical insurance lingo?

State Islamic Religious Affairs and Cultural Innovation Committee chairman Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah said the move is aimed at ensuring mosque activities are conducted in a disciplined manner, in line with guidelines, and are not misused to touch on matters prohibited by the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS). — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 13 Feb 2026

Selangor to crack down on misuse of mosque teaching credentials during Ramadan

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also the Parti Keadilan Rakyat president, delivers the opening speech at the 2026 PKR Kedah Convention in Alor Setar, Kedah, February 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Feb 2026

PKR at its strongest but must keep building, says Anwar

File picture of Muslims performing Friday prayer at Penang State Mosque, Jalan Masjid Negeri, April 1, 2022. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 13 Feb 2026

Govt upgrading mosques, surau at malls and R&Rs as Friday prayer venues, says religious affairs minister

Private sector employee Cheong Mun Keng, 55, and his wife Lina are busy choosing festive decorations in preparation for the upcoming Chinese New Year at a decorative items shop along Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur, February 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Feb 2026

Last-minute Chinese New Year rush livens up Kuala Lumpur

It was reported yesterday that the woman’s remains were discovered separately at several rubbish disposal locations around Taman Indah Permai. — Picture courtesy of Info X

Malaysia / 13 Feb 2026

Dismembered body in KK: Victim had married another after ending engagement with suspect, police say

Malaysian International Humanitarian Organisation (MHO) secretary-general Datuk Hishamuddin Hashim speaks at an MHO press conference in Kuala Lumpur regarding Malaysian citizen Muhammad Faiq Zafran Mohd Jailani, who was detained at Toyamanishi Police Station in Japan for alleged involvement in an online fraud syndicate, and was charged in a Japanese court last January, pleading guilty to two counts, February 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Feb 2026

Malaysian in Japan pleads guilty to fraud; rights group flags that embassy wasn’t informed promptly

File picture of Muslim worshippers performing ‘tarawih’ prayers on the eve of Ramadan at National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur March 22, 2023. The Perlis government has declared the first day of Ramadan 1447H as a Special Public Holiday for the state, with the consent of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 13 Feb 2026

Perlis declares first day of Ramadan a Special Public Holiday

Some of the drugs seized over the month.

Malaysia / 13 Feb 2026

Massive haul: Over RM174m in drugs hidden in cargo containers seized in Sabah, eight arrested in major ops

Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said that these details were obtained from the post-mortem results conducted yesterday at Kuala Lumpur Hospital and added that while there were 89 injuries on the wife’s body and neck, the husband sustained 10 injuries. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Feb 2026

KL police chief: 89 stab wounds found on woman killed in Kepong domestic attack

Malaysia / 13 Feb 2026

Five more Bersatu leaders expelled following Hamzah Zainudin’s sacking, including previously suspended Wan Ahmad Fayhsal

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has refuted allegations that former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli is being investigated. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the agency has not opened any investigation paper into allegations of RM1.1 billion in misappropriation said to involve a senior minister. — Pictures by Bernama/Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 13 Feb 2026

MACC chief: Rafizi not under investigation, no probe opened

Former Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) chief executive officer Datuk Zahrah Abd Wahab Fenner (right) and her son Abdulazeez Wan Ruslan (centre) at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur, February 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 Feb 2026

Former SSM CEO to enter defence on eight graft charges; son also ordered to answer two

MetMalaysia has issued a thunderstorm warning for Kedah, Penang, Perak, Pahang, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan, with heavy rain and strong winds expected in affected areas until 8pm today. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 13 Feb 2026

Weather alert: MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for multiple states until 8pm tonight

In the incident, a three-year-old girl died after the car driven by her mother collided with the police patrol vehicle. — Picture from Facebook/Info Kemalangan & Bencana Malaysia

Malaysia / 13 Feb 2026

Cops seek dashcam footage after Perak patrol car crash in Puncak Jelapang kills three-year-old girl, leaves mum, officers hurt