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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

A Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) spokesperson said movement was smooth along the North-South Expressway (PLUS), Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway, East Coast Expressway (LPT) 1 and LPT 2, as well as all tolled highways in the Klang Valley. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

PLUS expects up to 2.2 million vehicles daily during CNY, Rela volunteers to assist in handling traffic

The cloud seeding will be concentrated at the Machap Dan, Upper Layang Dam and several other water catchment areas this Wednesday. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

Johor government to conduct cloud seeding this week following low water levels in dams

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri (left) said a counsellor has also been assigned to provide emotional support to the child. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

Women’s minister: Protection measures in place for girl in Saratok abuse case

The Federal Court today remitted the former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s sedition case to the High Court for trial. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

Ex-PM Muhyiddin’s sedition case remitted to High Court for trial

The loud boom was reportedly heard at about 11.50pm on Sunday and again in the early hours of yesterday, affecting areas including Ipoh, Tapah, Kampar and Teluk Intan. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

Unexplained loud boom heard again in Ipoh, authorities say no seismic activity detected

Perkeso CEO Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed (centre), at the Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony between Perkeso and the Penang City Council (MBPP) at Wisma Perkeso here today
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

Perkeso, Penang city council to sign MOU to close protection gap among the self-employed

Perkeso CEO Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed (second, right) and MBPP mayor Datuk R. Rajendran (second, left) at Wisma Perkeso today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

Penang city council to improve SOPs on gas-filled balloons after Thaipusam incident

Ernest Zacharevic’s ‘Children on Bicycle’ mural has been repeatedly used in AirAsia’s advertisements including for food delivery, hotel and flights. — Pictures courtesy of Ernest Zacharevic
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

Artist Ernest Zacharevic files suit against AirAsia for using his mural artwork without consent

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Lo Su Fui said preliminary studies estimated the total cost of implementing the ART system — including infrastructure development, systems, operations and maintenance — at RM211.95 million over a 10-year period. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

Putrajaya drops proposed ART system over high cost

A screengrab shows a man driving a red Perodua Axia who is believed to have abruptly stopped before throwing a traffic cone at another vehicle amid heavy congestion at the toll plaza. — Screengrab from Facebook/INFO-INFO SEMASA,Kemalangan,Bencana,Jenayah di Pahang & Luar Pahang V.2
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

Police tracking down car owner who threw traffic cone at LDP toll plaza (VIDEO)

The video showed a black Yamaha 135LC Fi performing a wheelie while the pillion passenger dragged his head along the road. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

Risky behaviour: Two teens arrested for dangerous motorcycle stunts on Jalan Tun Razak

In a Facebook post, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said the talks, held during a courtesy visit by MCMC chairman Tan Sri Mohamed Salim Fateh Din to her office, included discussions on the role of 5G technology. — Picture from Facebook/Hannah Yeoh
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

Hannah Yeoh, MCMC push Kuala Lumpur’s smart city and citizen safety plans

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech at the Ministry of National Unity’s monthly assembly in Putrajaya, February 9, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

Malaysia must be safeguarded against racial, religious divisions, says Anwar

The victim, thought to be a local, is estimated to be in her 40s or 50s. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

Body of woman, believed homeless, found on Jalan Sentul

KL police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the first raid by the KL Police Strike Force took place around 5.30pm at a residence on Jalan Tun Razak and led to the arrest of two men from China and Hong Kong, and a Chinese woman suspected of distributing drugs in the city. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

Police seize RM69,000 worth of drugs hidden in helium tanks, four arrested

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said presents the Madani Accountability Framework at Session 1 of the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting (CLMM) 2026 in Fiji, February 9, 2026. — Screengrab from X/Azalina Othman Said
Malaysia / 09 Feb 2026

Malaysia outlines governance reforms under Madani framework at Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting 2026 in Fiji