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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  / 15 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  / 15 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  / 10 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  / 8 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  / 13 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  / 16 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  / 15 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  / 16 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  / 13 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  / 7 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  / 7 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  / 8 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  / 14 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  / 14 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  / 15 h ago

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

The Sabah Fire and Rescue Department Operations Centre said the girl’s charred remains were found in a room in one of the houses in the fire, which broke out at about 4am. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Malaysia / 10 Feb 2026

Six‑year‑old girl dies, aunt injured as early‑morning fire destroys two homes in Tambunan

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki described reports questioning the transaction as misleading and malicious, and said he is considering legal action over the coverage. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Feb 2026

MACC chief Azam Baki says RM800,000 Velocity Capital stake was fully declared

Fourteen Bersatu division chiefs from Johor have reportedly declared a loss of confidence in party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (pic) following the top leadership’s failure to effectively manage the party’s internal crisis, as well as alleged abuse of disciplinary procedures against senior leaders. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 10 Feb 2026

Muhyiddin faces mounting pressure as 14 Johor Bersatu chiefs declare no confidence, Kiandee calls for his exit

The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has stressed that mosques and suraus in the state must remain completely free from the influence of partisan politics and must not be used as platforms to advance the personal or political interests of any individual. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Feb 2026

Resolve unauthorised temple issue conclusively, Selangor Sultan tells state govt

The Malaysian Meteorological Department today issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in parts of Sabah and Sarawak until 7pm today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Feb 2026

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm alert for parts of Sabah, Sarawak until 7pm

Malaysian Bar president Mohamad Ezri Abdul Wahab said HIMS is an administrative platform used for eligibility assessment, balloting and unit allocation. — Picture by Hari Anggara.
Malaysia / 10 Feb 2026

Buying a home isn’t just clicks and forms: Malaysian Bar warns Housing Integrated Management System doesn’t replace legal safeguards

A general view of the recently-altered intersection between Mr DIY and a 24-hour clinic at Jalan Wan Kadir in Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) on February 6, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 10 Feb 2026

GDCI: TTDI road alterations designed to end illegal parking, kerb adjusted after fire truck test

The Selangor government will take action in accordance with the law against houses of worship built illegally, adopting a prudent approach to ensure social harmony, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 10 Feb 2026

Amirudin: Selangor to enforce rules on unregulated houses of worship in line with law

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tosses Yee Sang during the Chinese New Year open house hosted by MCA at Wisma MCA in Kuala Lumpur on February 10, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Feb 2026

MCA to host Chinese New Year open house on Feb 17

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said an organised property crime syndicate involved in housebreaking and shop break-ins was brought down under Op Shutter, led by the Royal Malaysia Police through the Criminal Investigation Department of Bukit Aman. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 10 Feb 2026

IGP: Police cripple RM1m housebreaking, shop break‑in ring in Johor, six to be charged

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail speaks to the press regarding the recent police operation at Bukit Aman on February 10, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 10 Feb 2026

Police bust RM3m sextortion ring that trafficked workers, forced 12-hour days with sexual abuse

Malaysia has been ranked third among Asean countries in the 2025 Corruption Perception Index (CPI), behind Singapore and Brunei. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 10 Feb 2026

Malaysia rises to third in Asean on 2025 Corruption Perception Index with improved score of 52

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the ministry is in the process of amending the Registration of Criminals and Undesirable Persons Act 1969 to introduce a ‘second chance’ mechanism. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Feb 2026

‘Second chance’ law to let reformed offenders deactivate old records and rebuild their lives, says Saifuddin Nasution

Sandbags will be placed at higher levels along erosion hotspots in Batu Feringghi and Tanjung Bungah as a short-term mitigation measure to address erosion along the 3km stretch. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Feb 2026

Penang to raise higher sandbag walls as short‑term fix for Batu Feringghi, Tanjung Bungah erosion

The accused, Teo Chun Siong (front, right), is escorted by a policeman inside the Johor Bahru court complex in Johor Bahru February 10, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 10 Feb 2026

Former engineer charged with attempted robbery, weapon possession over attempted jewellery heist at JB mall

The green roof at Hin Bus Depot. — Picture courtesy of Think City
Malaysia / 10 Feb 2026

Penang aims to reduce urban heat with grants to implement green roofs, facades