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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  / 13 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  / 13 h ago

Pearly Tan‑M. Thinaah end Malaysia’s 19‑year All England drought with semi‑final breakthrough

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  / 6 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  / 11 h ago

Perikatan chairman Ahmad Samsuri dismisses claims linking him to alleged ‘Bangkok Move’ meeting

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh said residents should not exploit development consultations for private benefits. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Hannah Yeoh warns KL residents against abusing DBKL consultations to seek personal perks

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  / 14 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  / 14 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  / 14 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  / 11 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  / 5 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  / 6 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  / 7 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  / 12 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  / 12 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  / 13 h ago

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

Twenty-one RMAF officers at the Subang airbase are set to face court-martial in March 2026 over alleged immoral activities. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2026

Military court set in March for 21 Subang RMAF officers linked to ‘yeye culture’

Malaysia and Saudi Arabia are set to sign a defence cooperation agreement during Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin’s working visit to the kingdom beginning today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2026

Malaysia, Saudi Arabia to ink defence cooperation pact, says defence minister

Transport Minister Anthony Loke cautions against rushing e-hailing dashcams with audio, flagging data privacy concerns as the contents are kept by the driver. — Freepik pic
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2026

Passenger safety vs privacy: Transport minister warns against knee-jerk rules on e-hailing dashcams

Minister of Education who is also the Member of Parliament for Nibong Tebal Fadhlina Sidek delivers a speech at the Nibong Tebal Festival at Jalan Pasar Lama February 7, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2026

TB cluster under control, MOE acting on MOH guidance, says Fadhlina

Two men were found drowned in the Kelantan River near Kampung Pasir Pekan in Wakaf Bharu, Tumpat, on Friday. — Picture courtesy of IPD Tumpat
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2026

Police confirm two drownings in Kelantan River near Tumpat

Johor Fire and Rescue Department Zone 4 chief Norshuhada Amsari said an Agusta AW139 helicopter (9M-BOD) is being used for water-bombing operations focused on Sector D, the largest fire area, estimated at 88 hectares.— Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2026

Johor peatland fire in Air Itam plantation triggers two explosions, police say area closed for safety

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil said police have detained Gerakan Anti Rumah Anutan Haram rally coordinator Zamri Vinoth, along with several other individuals, in connection with a rally planned in front of a shopping complex here last night. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2026

Police detain Garah coordinator Zamri Vinoth, others after rally blocked in KL

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government and the people must remain closely connected, like a strong bridge, to ensure the government can function effectively in the public’s interest. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2026

Anwar: Press secretaries, comms chiefs at forefront of govt messaging communication

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim introduces Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is onto the line-up of Cabinet Ministers at the official welcome ceremony at the Perdana Putra Complex February 8, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2026

India’s PM Modi accorded official welcome at Perdana Putra

Guarana fruit, perceived as a herbal stimulant, originates from the Amazon Basin in Brazil which has been identified as an endemic area for a fungal disease classified as a serious pest under the Plant Quarantine Act of 1976 that could wipe out Sabah’s rubber crop. — Vecteezy pic
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2026

Sabah minister refutes claim guarana is legal, warns of disease risk to local rubber crop

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said political compromises are often made to maintain the integrity and unity of a plural nation. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2026

Anwar: Political compromises needed to safeguard integrity and unity of plural nation

Screengrab from the viral video via Daily Express showing the police detaining the two cable car suspects on foot.
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2026

Dawn chase, fake gun and drugs: Sabah cops nab two cable theft suspects on Pan Borneo Highway

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said based on official projections earlier, Malaysia’s economy was expected to expand between 4.0 and 4.5 per cent in 2026, supported by steady domestic demand and sustained investment activity. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2026

Anwar: Market assessments raise Malaysia’s 2026 growth outlook to 4.5-5.0pc

India’s Unified Payments Interface will be introduced in Malaysia soon, said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2026

Modi: India’s UPI digital payments system coming to Malaysia

India’s Unified Payments Interface will be introduced in Malaysia soon, said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 08 Feb 2026

Modi calls Malaysia a trusted partner, praises diaspora as bridge between nations

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a light moment with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during his official visit to Malaysia at the Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2026

Anwar hails Modi as close friend as Malaysia, India deepen strategic ties