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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 / 8 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 / 8 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 / 5 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 / 9 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 / 8 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 / 8 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 / 6 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 / 7 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 / 6 h ago

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

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

Money / 6 h ago

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

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 / 6 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 2 h ago

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

French-US actor Timothee Chalamet ruffled feathers by proclaiming ballet and opera as art that 'no one cares' about. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 7 h ago

Timothee Chalamet sparks outrage among ballet and opera communities with controversial comments

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 / 3 h ago

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

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 / 1 h ago

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

An undated file photograph shows yellow tape used by the Royal Malaysia Police to secure a perimeter. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

Police hunt for son after bank executive found stabbed to death in Alor Setar home

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail wave after boarding the ETS at JB Sentral following a family visit to Johor in Johor Bahru on February 2, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

Anwar’s Johor visit: PM takes the ETS3, tours zoo and royal museum with family

PDP president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing attends a signing ceremony for the collaboration between the Progressive Democratic Party and Parti Sarawak Bersatu at Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur on July 13, 2023. — Photo by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

Sarawak coalition feud erupts as PDP’s Tiong warns SUPP’s Sim to ‘stop playing with fire’

The surviving heirs of Sultan Zainal Abidin III have been urged to contact Tengku Ibrahim Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah to facilitate the updating and consolidation of information as part of efforts to claim half of the Cap Zuriat Sungai Mengkuang (CZSM) land reclaimed by the Terengganu state government in 1923. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

Estate of Sultan Zainal Abidin III: Lawyers seek heirs to pursue Terengganu land claim

More than 3,000 visitors at Teluk Nipah Beach near Pangkor Island were thrilled to experience the rare ‘split sea’ phenomenon. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

Visitors walk on water as Pangkor’s rare ‘split sea’ opens sandy path to Giam Island

A fire razed about 40 non-permanent squatter houses in Kampung Titingan here on Monday morning, with no casualties reported. — Daily Express pic/Fire and Rescue Department handout

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

Kampung Titingan blaze near Tawau school leaves 40 houses destroyed, victims plead for aid

The 35-year-old actor met with Kuala Lumpur police on Sunday (February 1), a day after lodging a report about the alleged abuse. Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus said the incident is thought to have taken place in 2005. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

KL police record statement after actor alleges childhood sexual abuse in 2005

Temerloh district police chief ACP Mohd Nasyim Bahron said the victim, Sathiyan Raja Gopal, 43, who was driving a Proton Saga, was confirmed dead at the scene of the incident due to severe injuries. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

Trailer rear‑ends Alza, sparks four‑vehicle crash on Jalan Jerantut–Temerloh, assistant medical officer killed

A forested area spanning 121.4 hectares has been ablaze at Bio Desaru along Jalan Tanjung Balau–Sedili for two days. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

Firefighters battle 121‑hectare blaze at Bio Desaru for two days as thick smoke lingers

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail admire an exhibit during a visit to the Abu Bakar Royal Museum in Johor Bahru, February 2, 2026. — Picture courtesy of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

PM Anwar lauds Johor for preserving royal heritage during Abu Bakar Museum visit in JB

According to the Penang City Council, the balloons had been filled with gas and were being prepared for safe disposal when they suddenly ignited and exploded. The incident caused injuries to two enforcement personnel, and the rear of the MBPP vehicle caught fire along with the seized equipment. — Pictures from Facebook/Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang - MBPP

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

Balloon puncturing a standard disposal step after seizure, says Penang council after officers injured

The data places Kuala Lumpur’s average monthly pay at about US$1,321 (RM5,208), positioning the Malaysian capital ahead of several major urban centres across Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

KL ranks second in Asean for average monthly wages, regional data shows

In a Facebook post shared in conjunction with the Federal Territories Day public holiday, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said higher education teaches individuals to examine issues critically and conduct thorough research, rather than simply aiming to pass examinations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

‘Why fear research?’ Hannah Yeoh defends data-driven approach amid KL mayoral election debate

A former bank sales manager was fined RM210,000 by the Sessions Court today after pleading guilty to 20 alternative charges of accepting RM211,636 in bribes between May 2018 and September 2022. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

Sessions Court fines ex‑bank sales manager RM210,000 over RM211,636 in bribes received

Work to repair the slope along route FT185, Section 107.6, Jalan Lojing-Gua Musang here is expected to begin in March, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

Slope repair on Jalan Lojing–Gua Musang to begin in March, Works minister says JKR in charge

Tawau District Police Chief ACP Jasmin Hussin said the suspect, an 80-year-old woman, was detected using the document while registering as a patient at Tawau Hospital. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

Fingerprint check exposes 80‑year‑old woman’s attempt to use another’s MyKad at Tawau Hospital