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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

University of Minnesota police use bolt cutters to free students who chained themselves to the doors of Morrill Hall during a protest calling on University President Rebecca Cunningham to declare the campus a “sanctuary campus”. Demonstrators are demanding an end to immigration raids in the Twin Cities, following the fatal shootings of VA nurse Alex Pretti and mother-of-three Renee Good by federal agents. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2026

Malaysians in Minnesota gripped by anxiety as ICE steps up immigration arrests

Warisan president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal said the government says the increase is inevitable and minimal, but when basic services fail, people should not be asked to pay more.— Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2026

Shafie Apdal urges Sabah govt to review IPP deals before raising electricity tariffs

Datuk Vincet Lau (centre) presents a souvenir to SJK Tung Hua headmistress Yu Siong Chiew, as others look on. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2026

Over 90pc of Chinese parents still choose Chinese independent schools, says Dong Zong chairman

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (second from right) receives a souvenir from ‘Taj Mahal’ director Akbar Khan (second left) during the gala premiere of the film at IOI City Mall in Putrajaya, on February 6, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2026

From movie night to state visit: Anwar hails ‘Taj Mahal’ film, to welcome India’s Modi today

A five-judge panel led by Chief Judge of Malaya Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh overturned the Court of Appeal that previously ruled that the two words ‘offensive’ and ‘annoying’ under Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588), were unconstitutional and void. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2026

Fahmi: Putrajaya supports apex court decision on ‘offensive’ and ‘annoying’ provisions in Communications Act

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil defends IIUM’s role after PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan questioned the feasibility study on the KL mayoral and council elections. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2026

No decision yet on KL local council elections, but IIUM credible to do study, says Fahmi

A fake investment scheme is circulating through the social media app Telegram using the name of Miti secretary-general’s name, Datuk Hairil Yahri Yaacob. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 07 Feb 2026

Not us, says Miti as scammers impersonate ministry and its top official on Telegram

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said they also managed to arrest the leaders of all three syndicates, together with nine members. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Feb 2026

Bukit Aman: Three drug rings busted in Klang Valley, RM208m haul; suspects remanded

According to the ministry, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is responsible for ensuring that no incidents occur that could cause unrest and disrupt public order during the visit, which reflects the strong diplomatic ties and mutual respect between the two countries. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 06 Feb 2026

Indian PM’s Malaysia visit tomorrow prompts Home Ministry crowd advisory

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi (second from left) listens to a briefing from Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Datuk Lukman Abu Bakar (left) during the groundbreaking ceremony of Johor’s State Integrated Scheduled Waste Acquisition, Treatment and Disposal Centre at PTD 15829, Mukim Ulu Sungai Johor, off Jalan Sungai Tiram in Kota Tinggi, February 6, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Feb 2026

Johor breaks ground on RM310m integrated waste hub to boost circular economy, local jobs

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said all authorities, including the Department of Environment (DOE), have been instructed to take stern and serious action in helping the state government curb the issue. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Feb 2026

Johor declares all-out ‘war’ on polluting firms, aims for zero river pollution by 2030

Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, who is also Communications Minister, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had stressed during today’s Cabinet meeting that the government would not allow any party to cause disruptions while the country is hosting foreign guests. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Feb 2026

Ahead of India PM Modi’s visit to Malaysia tomorrow, govt vows strong security for visiting dignitaries

In a statement today, PLUS said traffic volumes are projected to reach up to 2.2 million vehicles per day during peak travel periods, particularly on February 12, 13 and 14 for outbound journeys from the Klang Valley, as well as on February 20 and 21 for return journeys to the Klang Valley. — File picture by Razak Ghazali
Malaysia / 06 Feb 2026

Up to 2.2 million vehicles on the road per day: PLUS forecasts heavy highway traffic for CNY and start of Ramadan

Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the Ministry of Finance (MOF) will be tasked with setting up and coordinating the team, including scrutinising the aspects of enforcing and improving laws to address the issue. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Feb 2026

Finance Ministry to lead task force tackling social visit pass misuse, says Fahmi

Tebrau MP and Johor PKR vice chairman Jimmy Puah Wee Tse said he has proposed upgrading the route to the Johor Public Works Department, including a large U-turn near Taman Dato Chellam in Puteri Wangsa. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Feb 2026

Johor MP proposes RM300m upgrade to ease Pandan-Kota Tinggi traffic jams

File picture of traffic moving slowly at the North-South Expressway heading north near the Ipoh toll exit following the end of a long break after Chinese New Year. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 06 Feb 2026

Govt to offer toll discounts, enforce festive price control for Chinese New Year, says Fahmi