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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  / 9 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  / 12 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  / 15 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  / 13 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  / 13 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  / 14 h ago

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

Injectable GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have surged in popularity for weight loss, prompting concerns as some consumers turn to illegally marketed versions for quick or cosmetic results. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 10 Feb 2026

What are GLP-1 drugs? The diabetes medications now used as a weight loss ‘miracle’ — and why doctors are worried

Former AmBank relationship manager Joanna Yu Ging Ping (pictured) told the High Court that fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho had instructed her to ensure cheques from Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s private AmBank accounts were honoured. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

Jho Low took steps to stop Najib’s cheques from bouncing, court hears

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh (left) and Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud during a media briefing on the DBKL One-Stop Centre 3.0 Plus Online System at Menara DBKL, Kuala Lumpur, February 9, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

‘Step by step’: Hannah Yeoh says mayor working to reform DBKL governance

The Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, today received a delegation of professors from the University of Oxford, United Kingdom. — Picture via Facebook/HRH Crown Prince of Johor
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

Johor Regent welcomes Oxford professors, reiterates education as key pillar of state administration

The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) said it is studying amendments to curb abuse of subsidised RON95 petrol, including shifting liability to offenders and restricting foreign credit card use. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

Ministry mulls legal reforms to hit RON95 fuel subsidy cheats, block foreign cards at pumps

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh with Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud during a media briefing session on DBKL’s One-Stop-Centre 3.0 Plus Online System at Menara DBKL, February 9 , 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

DBKL’s One Stop Centre portal opens to public and MPs to track KL developments

State Education, Higher Education, and Religious Affairs Exco Datuk Rahmad Mariman said that further action will also be carried out by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Division (BPLTV) of the Ministry of Education (MOE). — Pexelx pic
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

Eight vocational college students in Melaka suspended for assault over queue-jumping

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said the review focuses on learning assessment, examinations and quality monitoring, particularly for international schools, rakyat religious schools, tahfiz schools and Chinese private schools. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

Education, Higher Education Ministries to review Bahasa Melayu and history subjects rollout

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said a strong and comprehensive legal framework is essential to regulate AI-generated content, safeguard information integrity and ensure the continued security of the country’s digital ecosystem. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

Digital minister confirms AI governance bill to combat deepfakes is in the works

Deputy Higher Education Minister Adam Adli Abd Halim said under the Budget 2026, the government will only impose travel restrictions only on borrowers who are financially capable of repaying but deliberately defaulting repayment. — Bernama pic  
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

Travel ban targets only financially capable PTPTN defaulters, not fresh grads or low earners, says deputy minister

This is the first case of a person outside of the TB outbreak zone in Kota Tinggi who has contracted the disease. — Unsplash pic/Umanoide
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

Johor TB outbreak: Pontian primary school student tests positive, close contacts screened

Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said his ministry is in the final stages of preparing the plan, which is outlined in the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) since July last year as a comprehensive approach to strengthen planning, implementation, and monitoring of cost-of-living strategies. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

New national cost-of-living action plan to be launched in Q2, says minister

Mohamed Nuh Qursaini Kayat, 25, was accused of improperly disposing of solid waste, namely a cigarette butt, in a public space instead of in a designated receptacle, near a convenience store along Jalan Bukit Bintang at 1.45 am on January 1, 2026. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

Singaporean slapped with RM1,500 fine for tossing cigarette butt on Jalan Bukit Bintang

The clarification comes after Jakim on January 31 stated that the La Pasta Carbonara Flavour Pasta and Sauce product by San Remo does not carry a halal certificate issued by Jakim. — Picture from sanremo.com.au
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

San Remo reassures Malaysians: Officially sold products halal, carbonara sauce not distributed locally

According to police, the suspect, a Pagoh local, is believed to have driven alone from Kuala Lumpur before reaching the residential area in Taman Pagoh Jaya at about 5pm. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

Four-day remand for man who drove from KL to Pagoh, ran amok, trespassed homes and assaulted owner

Kuala Lumpur Road Transport Department (JPJ) director Hamidi Adam said the woman, who was driving a Bentley Continental, was stopped during a Special Luxury Operation along Jalan Tun Razak. — Picture from Facebook/Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

JPJ seizes Bentley on Jalan Tun Razak after woman claims ‘overlooked’ road tax, insurance since 2018