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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  / 11 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  / 11 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  / 8 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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 12 h ago

Former Rafizi aide James Chai appoints lawyers as MACC seeks his cooperation in probe

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

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

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  / 11 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  / 11 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  / 9 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  / 3 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  / 3 h ago

Emirates halts all Dubai flights until further notice as aerial interception forces shutdown at world’s busiest hub

A Luckin Coffee MIX (coffee tea) store in Shanghai on December 30, 2025. — Xing Yun/CFoto pic via AFP
Money  / 9 h ago

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

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  / 4 h ago

Anwar stops by Penang Hospital to visit ‘old friend’ and PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin

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  / 11 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  / 9 h ago

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

Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said placing the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit under his ministry does not change its mandate but instead strengthens the government’s efforts to advance the welfare of the Indian community. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Feb 2026

Putting Mitra under HR Ministry won’t dilute goal of uplifting Indian community, says minister

The Digital Ministry has urged all government agencies to fully commit to data sharing via the Malaysian Government Central Data Exchange to improve public service delivery, eliminate data silos and accelerate the national digitalisation agenda. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 05 Feb 2026

Digital Ministry pushes central data exchange platform to break down govt silos, improve service speed

Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said “overall” Malays remain resistant to the idea of opening up the mayoral post for contest. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 05 Feb 2026

‘Just one study’: Perikatan MPs dismiss survey showing majority Malays back KL mayoral elections

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said police had opened an investigation paper following a report lodged on Aug 18, 2025, but the case has since been classified as NFA. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 05 Feb 2026

Saifuddin Nasution: No further action on Facebook post linking Ismail Sabri to Rafizi’s son syringe assault case

Saifuddin said he has held separate meetings with the heads of key enforcement agencies, including the Royal Malaysia Police, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), Prison Department and Immigration Department. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Feb 2026

Saifuddin Nasution: No Home Ministry enforcement heads reassigned so far despite PM’s accountability warning

Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp) chief executive officer Khalid Mohamed said notices of offence have been issued to 600 individuals, of whom 462 are locals, while 138 are foreigners. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 05 Feb 2026

Littering crackdown underway: 141 cases approved for prosecution, says SWCorp

Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah speaks during an oral question-and-answer session at the Dewan Rakyat, Parliament Building, Kuala Lumpur, February 5, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Feb 2026

Income inequality steadily declining in Malaysia, says deputy economy minister

Nurfarahanim Soaid is seen outside the Magistrates’ Court in Ipoh on February 4, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Feb 2026

OKU single mum fined RM11,800 for restaurant rampage after being told ‘cash only’ in Ipoh

In a statement yesterday, MCMC clarified that the Consent Order is an integral component of a comprehensive Settlement Agreement dated January 12, 2026, mutually agreed upon by both parties. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 05 Feb 2026

MCMC, blogger Murray Hunter record Consent Order over defamation suit in Shah Alam High Court

Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said that out of the RM5 billion allocation for monthly SARA under Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR), nearly 5.6 million recipients used their MyKad to purchase their goods. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 05 Feb 2026

SARA transactions hit RM4.8b in 2025, unspent RM150m to be redirected, says finance minister II

The suspect was brought to the Kajang court complex by officers from the district police headquarters’ Criminal Investigation Department after the expiration of a six-day remand order. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 05 Feb 2026

Man to be charged over alleged petrol attack on ex-girlfriend, elderly mother in Kajang

The three-member bench comprising Court of Appeal judges Datuk Supang Lian, Datuk Dr Shahnaz Sulaiman and High Court judge Datuk Amarjeet Singh upheld the High Court’s decision. — iStock pic
Malaysia / 05 Feb 2026

University loses appeal over RM280,875 payout to ex-lecturer for constructive dismissal

Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) president Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman said discussions with foreign embassies showed broad agreement on the need for a recruitment framework that reduces unnecessary costs, removes middlemen, and ensures workers understand and consent to their employment terms before arrival. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 05 Feb 2026

MEF backs direct hiring of foreign workers, says move will cut costs and protect labour rights

Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said statistics from the Public Service Department (JPA) showed that women are now increasingly accepted in holding key positions that were previously synonymous with male leadership. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Feb 2026

Nancy Shukri: Women make up 39.4pc of public sector leadership, reflecting success of 2004 policy

The report, developed by Versa in collaboration with Stratsea, found that most respondents wanted their children to develop crucial skillsets in schools rather than relying on upskilling once they start working. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 05 Feb 2026

Survey: Nearly 90pc of young Malaysians want children to take up STEM, but education system scores low

At a press conference in Parliament, Jelutong MP RSN Rayer urged authorities to block the rally, while stressing that the appeal for action is not intended to curtail free expression. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 05 Feb 2026

Pakatan Indian MPs urge police to block anti-Hindu temple rally over racial tension concerns