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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  / 12 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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 10 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

House officer, 29, found dead in hostel room at Kuala Krai hospital

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh said residents should not exploit development consultations for private benefits. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 7 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  / 13 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  / 13 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  / 13 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  / 10 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  / 4 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  / 5 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  / 6 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  / 11 h ago

China’s Luckin Coffee moves to buy Blue Bottle in US$400m deal as competition with Starbucks heats up

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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 11 h ago

‘Who is he to decide?’ Hamzah questions Muhyiddin’s authority over new party’s possible move to join Perikatan

Pakatan Harapan secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the coalition has begun early preparations and strategy discussions for the upcoming state elections. — Picture by Sayuti Zanudin
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2026

Pakatan finalising strategy for Melaka, Johor, Sarawak elections

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said investigations are ongoing, with three men, including a foreign national, detained to assist in the case. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2026

Penang police say jealousy may be motive in killing of single mother in Sungai Dua

The Sarawak assembly approved the addition of 17 new seats in July 20925, raising the total from 82 to 99 in a move that effectively makes it Malaysia’s largest legislature, but it remains unclear when this would take effect. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2026

Will Sarawak’s 17 approved new seats be ready for Feb 2027 election? Nanta says no timeline given

The MMEA seized about 450kg of illegally caught fish from the two boats operated by the nine foreigners off the coast of Tanjung Karang, Selangor on February 6, 2026. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2026

The fish that nearly got away: Selangor maritime nab two boats, nine foreigners and 450kg catch off Tg Karang

Shoppers in Terengganu line up to score fresh chicken sold at RM6.80/kg at the Jualan Rahmah Madani Programme (PJRM) held at the compound of Kampung Banggol Binjai Mosque, Tepoh in Kuala Nerus on February 7, 2026. — Picture from X/Bernama
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2026

With days to Ramadan, Terengganu shoppers score over 800 chickens at RM6.80 a kilo in two hours

Security forces cordon off a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan on February 7, 2026, a day after a suicide bombing that killed at least 31 people and injured dozens. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2026

Anwar condemns Islamabad mosque bombing that killed 31, calls it ‘affront to humanity’

Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said his Home Ministry will be working with the Finance Ministry to establish a task force to address foreigners misusing social visit passes to land jobs in Malaysia which are hurting local businesses. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2026

Number of foreign tourists working illegally in Malaysia rising, hurting local businesses, says home minister

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim who is also PKR president, said he had issued this strict order yesterday during the Cabinet’s weekly meeting. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2026

Anwar: Free to criticise, but threats to national security will face ‘maximum action’

Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming said the millions spent on upgrading amenities and homes in new villages across the country since 2023 has benefited thousands of residents and members of the public. — Picture from Facebook/Nga Kor Ming
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2026

‘We deliver’: Housing minister says new villages nationwide shine after three years and over RM325m spent

An enlarged electron micrograph of the mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria, which causes TB. — Unsplash pic from the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2026

Johor schools to stay open amid Kota Tinggi TB cases, health screening ongoing

Delay in social media response lets harmful content like scam and gambling ads reach Malaysians first, according to Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2026

Deputy communications minister flags delay in social media action as harmful ads hit users first, urges faster blocks

Perak Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman Datuk A. Sivanesan said a compound had been imposed on the developer for failing to comply with construction standards. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2026

Perak orders halt to Sungai Siput pig farm project built without planning approval

People walk on a snow-covered street in Nagaoka, Japan next to a board displaying posters of Japan’s February 8, 2026 election candidates amid reports of severe snowstorms across the country. —- Reuters pic
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2026

Travelling in Japan? Malaysian embassy warns of snowstorms and icy conditions

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming reminds Malaysians that KL once had mayoral elections, and urged for calm while the International Islamic University Malaysia studies whether or not it is timely to bring it back. ― Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2026

KL mayoral polls not new, let’s wait for IIUM study before weighing in, says local govt minister

Prime Minister and PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the party’s Selangor convention at the MPAJ Convention Centre in Taman Melawati on February 7, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2026

Titles don’t matter, results do, Anwar tells PKR delegates at Selangor convention

Delegates attend the Selangor PKR convention at the MPAJ Convention Centre in Taman Melawati, Selangor on February 7, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2026

Selangor PKR must win big to keep Anwar in Putrajaya, says Amirudin