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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  / 18 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  / 18 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  / 12 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  / 11 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  / 15 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  / 18 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  / 18 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  / 18 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  / 16 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  / 10 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  / 10 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  / 11 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  / 16 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  / 16 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  / 17 h ago

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

— Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd (JKSB) has announced a 50 per cent toll discount for the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Bridge (JSAHMS) on Saturday and Sunday in conjunction with the 2026 Chinese New Year celebration. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 12 Feb 2026

Chinese New Year travellers to enjoy half-price tolls on second Penang bridge

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, attended the second day of the 271st Conference of Rulers meeting at Istana Negara, chaired by the Sultan of Terengganu, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Feb 2026

King attends 271st Conference of Rulers meeting at Istana Negara

A fire destroyed more than 30 floating homes belonging to the Orang Asli Seletar in Kampung Teluk Jawa near Pasir Gudang in Johor, February 12, 2026. — Picture courtesy of the Johor Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia / 12 Feb 2026

Over 30 Orang Asli homes destroyed in Pasir Gudang floating settlement fire (VIDEO)

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail at the Jelutong market to launch Ops Selamat 25. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 12 Feb 2026

Butterworth murder: Cops complete probe into single mum’s killing, papers sent to prosecution

The Wilayah Persekutuan Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has pointed out the importance of having a functional fire safety system at premises. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 12 Feb 2026

KL fire chief urges strata owners to maintain safety systems as festive season approaches

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the Rawang temple incident calls for the authorities to be proactive. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 12 Feb 2026

Home minister: Police told to provide all facts in Rawang temple demolition case as Cabinet seeks to ease tensions

Malaysia / 12 Feb 2026

Gobind: MyGOV app surges to 1.57 million downloads, 44 services live

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said the three individuals detained, two men and a woman, were the owners of a tuition centre and their employee. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 12 Feb 2026

Bayan Lepas suspected arson: Penang police arrest three over fire that destroyed nine vehicles

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said they are expecting congestion at most highways, federal roads and state roads during this period as many will be taking the opportunity to travel ‘balik kampung’ during the holidays. — Picture by Opalyn Mok
Malaysia / 12 Feb 2026

Penang braces for two million vehicles from Feb 15 to 20 during Chinese New Year

Malaysia is on the right track, with strong economic growth, low inflation and rising investments, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Feb 2026

Anwar says Malaysia on right track with strong growth, low inflation and rising investments

The Federal Government will hold negotiations with the Sarawak state government this year to review the amount of the special grant under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 12 Feb 2026

Special grant talks gather pace as Putrajaya and Borneo states push for formula balancing needs with national coffers

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that Malaysia is a country founded on the rule of law and that all parties must respect this principle. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 12 Feb 2026

Houses of worship: No one should take law into their own hands, says Anwar

The Sabah State Disaster Management Committee secretariat said in a statement that all victims are residents from seven villages who are currently sheltering at one temporary evacuation centre (PPS) at the SK Padang Berampah hall, which has been operating since noon. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Feb 2026

In Sabah, flood evacuees in Sipitang rise to 91 as heavy rain swells Sungai Mengalong

File picture of cloud seeding operations that were held over Penang island in May 2024. The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has begun cloud seeding operations in Johor, Kedah and Perak to increase water levels at seven dams currently at warning levels due to prolonged hot and dry weather. — Picture courtesy of PBAPP
Malaysia / 12 Feb 2026

RMAF begins cloud seeding in Johor, Kedah and Perak as prolonged hot, dry weather leaves seven dams at warning levels

Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the engineer, in his 50s, received a message from an unknown woman on December 25 last year claiming she had mistakenly sent a cake to his address. — Pexels.com pic
Malaysia / 12 Feb 2026

KL engineer duped in gold investment scam after cake delivery message, loses RM1.195m

The suspect, who holds the title Datuk Wira, is believed to have solicited and received the bribes between February and November 2021. The couple is also suspected of using the illicit proceeds to purchase a condominium unit in the Klang Valley, the source added. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 12 Feb 2026

MACC nabs ex-Melaka pol-sec, wife over alleged RM3m graft linked to sea reclamation project