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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

Photo is for illustration purposes only. The Home Ministry explained that such shootings typically occurred when officers confronted armed or aggressive suspects, or when immediate action was required to protect public safety and prevent loss of life or property. — Reuters file pic
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

Parliament told 327 suspects killed in police shootings since 2015

The government interprets Article 6.2 of the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) in a manner consistent with good governance practices, the principles of fair competition in commercial activities, and Malaysia’s international obligations. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

Miti: ART clause applied in line with law, governance standards and international commitments

Tangkak police chief Superintendent Roslan Mohd Talib said that a team of plainclothes policemen arrested the 36-year-old suspect at a residential area in Tangkak at 5am yesterday. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

Johor police catch man with a taste for stolen underwear

Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd is preparing the workforce making preparations for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) operation, which is expected to start in January 2027, according to the Transport Ministry. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

ECRL operations to need 2,000 workers by 2027, 80pc reserved for Malaysians, says Transport Ministry

File picture of traffic congestion on the route towards the city centre from the East Coast Expressway, June 3, 2024. Nearly one million vehicles are expected to enter Kelantan during the upcoming Chinese New Year and early Ramadan period, said Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

Nearly one million vehicles expected to enter Kelantan for Chinese New Year and early Ramadan

As of January 2026, no data centre investment in Malaysia had been deferred, was at risk of being deferred or might potentially be transferred to another country due to water supply constraints, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). — Noah Berger for AWS/Reuters pic
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

Malaysia sees no data centre delays despite Johor’s water‑supply pause, says Miti

The sanctions imposed by China on several United States defence companies following arms sales to Taiwan at the end of 2025 do not have a direct impact on trade and foreign direct investment into Malaysia, particularly in the electrical and electronics sector. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

Miti: No direct impact on Malaysia’s trade, FDI from China’s sanctions on US defence companies

Trader Saiful Adli Yusof was fined after pleading guilty to assaulting and threatening a 70-year-old man following a minor collision in Kajang last Sunday. Saiful was charged under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt and Section 506 for criminal intimidation. The victim, Liew Khoon Foo, suffered a bruised eye, a swollen chin and a bleeding tongue after being punched and kicked. He was also threatened with death. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

Cheras road rage fine too low, risks sending wrong message, says National Road Safety Council chairman

The issue of houses of worship built without complying with existing laws and regulations must be addressed based on facts, grounded in the rule of law, and subjected to continuous monitoring to prevent public unease and safeguard peace, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

Religious affairs minister supports firm stance on unauthorised houses of worship, urges compliance with legal process

A total of 2,571 cases of Tuberculosis (TB) were reported up to Epidemiological Week 5 (ME 5/2026), covering the period from January 1 to February 7, with an incidence rate of 7.5 per 100,000 population. — jarun011/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

MOH: 2,571 TB cases reported so far this year, with 10 active clusters detected nationwide

Measurements taken by RA representatives on February 10 for ‘Tiang’ 1 showed the narrowest distances between the poles ranged from 2.8 metres to 4.6 metres, falling short of the six-metre minimum required under Clause 140(3)(a) of the Uniform Building By-Laws 1984. — Picture courtesy of TTDI Residents Association
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

TTDI Residents Association flags fire truck access issues in road redesign, disputes GDCI claims

A motorcyclist was killed while five others were injured in an accident involving three motorcycles and three cars at the Padang Jambu traffic light intersection here yesterday afternoon. — Picture courtesy of IPD Melaka Tengah
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

Motorcyclist killed, five injured in six‑vehicle collision at Padang Jambu; Myvi driver suspected of microsleep

A girl was killed while three others were injured after being involved in a road accident involving two vehicles in the Puncak Jelapang area along Jalan Ipoh–Lumut road yesterday afternoon. — Picture courtesy of police
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

Three‑year‑old girl dies, three injured after driver loses control, crashes into police car on Jalan Ipoh–Lumut

A man died after he was believed to have fallen at the edge of his fish pond while casting a net at Batu 20, Kampung Sungai Nangka Jelai near Batu Kurau last night. — Picture courtesy of Perak Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

Man dies after fall at fish pond in Batu Kurau, says Perak Fire Dept

File picture of electric scooters seen around Petaling Street, April 21, 2022. Subang Jaya assemblyman Michelle Ng said the project originated from a proposal by micromobility operator Beam in late 2023 and progressed following infrastructure assessments, surveys and upgrades to prepare city roads for e-scooter use. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

Subang Jaya launches two-year e-scooter sandbox trial in SS15

Savings generated from the implementation of Budi Madani (BUDI95), economic development in the East Coast and wage levels of local workers are among the issues to be raised in the Dewan Rakyat today. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 11 Feb 2026

In Dewan Rakyat today: Focus on BUDI95 savings, East Coast economy and fairer wages for skilled workers