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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  / 9 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  / 9 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  / 7 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  / 10 h ago

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

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  / 2 h ago

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

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  / 10 h ago

Viral Genting drift lands BMW 325i driver in police custody

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

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

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  / 10 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  / 7 h ago

Alleged gunshot triggers pursuit before fatal crash between 4WD and motorcycle in Klang, police say

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  / 9 h ago

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

A Luckin Coffee MIX (coffee tea) store in Shanghai on December 30, 2025. — Xing Yun/CFoto pic via AFP
Money  / 8 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  / 8 h ago

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

Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said Parti Keluarga Malaysia is awaiting the outcome of its registration appeal with the Registrar of Societies. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Hamzah says Parti Keluarga Malaysia registration appeal now with ROS, outcome pending

The Malaysia Airports team led by Zainuddin Mohamed @ Zainal, General Manager of Aviation Marketing & Development with the Lufthansa airline crew at ITB Berlin 2026. — Picture courtesy of Lufthansa
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Lufthansa to return to KLIA after nearly a decade with five weekly Frankfurt flights

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  / 2 h ago

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

French national Tom Felix walks with Malaysian immigration officers after he was acquitted on eight drug-related charges at the High Court in Alor Setar on February 3, 2026. A Malaysian court acquitted on February 3 a French national facing the death penalty of eight drug-related charges, freeing him after nearly two and a half years in detention. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 03 Feb 2026

High Court frees French man in Kedah of eight drug charges after nearly two-and-a-half years in detention

The 29-year-old suspect was arrested by police at 8.34pm yesterday on a tour bus en route to Selangor. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Feb 2026

Kedah cops hunt for weapon allegedly used to stab man’s mother

Two videos and two photos showing the relationship between the late Zara Qairina Mahathir and ‘Student A’, one of five students charged over insulting her, were presented as evidence at the Coroner’s Court today. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 03 Feb 2026

Coroner’s Court views video and photo evidence in Zara Qairina inquest

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said an internal study by the ministry found that about 75 per cent of project failures were caused by contractors’ own management shortcomings.
Malaysia / 03 Feb 2026

‘No excuses’: Works Ministry to act against contractors who miss deadlines

Johor Malaysian Immigration Department director Datuk Mohd Rusdi Mohd Darus said the operation at 6.50pm was carried out based on intelligence gathered by the Enforcement Division over nearly two weeks. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 03 Feb 2026

Johor Immigration Dept nabs local man believed to be agent for ‘flying passport’ ring

Transport Minister Anthony Loke speaks to members of the media after visiting the Integrated Transport Terminal (TBS) in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebrations in Kuala Lumpur, February 3, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Feb 2026

‘Nothing controversial’: Anthony Loke defends study on KL mayoral elections

AKPS director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said the service scheme and staffing plan are currently in the final stages of review by the Public Service Department (PSD) before submission to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for approval. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Feb 2026

Staffing, service scheme for border agency to be finalised by Q2 of this year, says D-G

Border Control and Protection Agency director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain delivers the AKPS Director-General’s Address in Putrajaya, February 3, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Feb 2026

Border agency needs 400 investigation officers to support operations, says D-G

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki clarified that while his agency secures the forfeiture of funds to the government, the subsequent management and utilisation of those assets is entirely the responsibility and within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Finance (MOF).
Malaysia / 03 Feb 2026

MACC’s role is to recover funds, spending not our job, says Azam Baki

In a statement issued by the Selangor Royal Office on Facebook today, the Sultan, who is the patron of Selangor FC, said he did not condone immoral behaviour such as gangsterism and hooliganism, which he said were increasingly evident among local football supporters, particularly those wearing the Selangor FC jersey. — Picture from Facebook/Empayar Bola
Malaysia / 03 Feb 2026

No to hooliganism: Sultan Sharafuddin urges firm action after flare-burning incident involving Selangor FC supporters in Terengganu

According to minister Hannah Yeoh, the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) has been carrying out the study since last December, following the tabling of a private member’s bill by MPs in the Dewan Rakyat. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Feb 2026

Hannah Yeoh: IIUM conducting study on KL mayoral election, not DAP

The formulation of the National Halal Policy (NHP) is in its final phase and is expected to be completed by May, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Feb 2026

DPM Fadillah: National halal policy enters final phase, expected to be ready by May

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the QR code requirement is meant to ease congestion. —Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 03 Feb 2026

Transport minister: Online agents must now use QR code for bus tickets in bid to ease peak congestion

Following his arrest, the suspect was brought to the Alor Setar Magistrates’ Court and remanded for seven days from today until February 9. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Feb 2026

Man arrested on bus to Selangor over mum’s murder in Alor Setar, remanded seven days until Feb 9

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the plan was introduced as a strategic step to strengthen balanced Islamic education that combines spiritual enrichment, knowledge and technological progress. — Daily Express pic
Malaysia / 03 Feb 2026

Sabah chief minister: New state religious school in Tawau will have AI concept

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi seeks acquittal on 47 embezzlement, graft and money laundering charges in the Yayasan Akalbudi case. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Feb 2026

Yayasan Akalbudi case: Zahid moves to be acquitted of 47 graft and money laundering charges