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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  / 5 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  / 5 h ago

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

US President Donald Trump’s strategy toward other countries has been focused on intensely pressuring them to cooperate and loudly complaining when they say no. — Reuters pic
World  / 17 h ago

A war without a coalition: In the Iran war, US goes it alone like never before as allies balk

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission today called on Chai Jin Shern, also known as James Chai, to immediately contact investigating officers and return to Malaysia to assist in an ongoing investigation. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

MACC urges James Chai to return and cooperate, says media statements not a substitute for investigation

Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) has filed lawsuits against former MPs and state asemblymen for allegedly breaching the conditions of a RM10 million bond after leaving the party six years ago. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

PKR files suits against ex‑MPs, reps over alleged breach of RM10m party bond terms

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  / 5 h ago

Viral Genting drift lands BMW 325i driver in police custody

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  / 5 h ago

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

The Ministry of Finance is currently examining appropriate measures to maintain oil prices at existing rates despite facing the challenge of surging global crude oil prices, which have now surpassed the US$100 (RM394) per barrel mark. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

MOF: Govt studying ways to maintain fuel prices as Middle East conflict pushes crude above US$100

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  / 5 h ago

Khairy signals bid to return to Umno through ‘Rumah Bangsa’ initiative

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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 2 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for continued commitment from all civil servants in realising the aspirations of Malaysia Madani to bring the country to a more advanced and competitive level. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Anwar urges civil service to strengthen governance, improve delivery and adopt new tech under Malaysia Madani

At 6pm, the ringgit stood at 3.9425/9535 versus the greenback from 3.9415/9480 at Thursday’s close. ― Bernama pic
Money  / 19 h ago

Ringgit rises against major currencies, slightly weaker vs US dollar

Samsung is closing its LCD TV factory in the Slovakian city of Voderady, 45km from Bratislava which employs some 700 workers 18 years after its opening, due to the high energy costs in Europe and ‘significant decline in interest in purchasing televisions’, according to Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico (right). — AFP pic
Money / 28 Feb 2026

Europe’s largest Samsung TV plant in Slovakia set to close by May 2026 as ‘idiot box’ era wanes

US President Donald Trump’s administration is seeking to delay legal proceedings linked to tariff refunds for importers, a court filing showed yesterday, a week after the Supreme Court struck down his global duties. — Reuters pic
Money / 28 Feb 2026

Trump administration seeks delay in tariff refund litigation after Supreme Court loss

The ringgit is expected to trade range-bound against the greenback next week ahead of key data points from the United States and further developments related to the US-Iran nuclear talks. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Money / 28 Feb 2026

Ringgit expected to hover between RM3.88 and RM3.90 next week

Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade sideways within the 1,710-1,740 range next week, said Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-president of equity research Thong Pak Leng. — Picture by Hari Anggara.
Money / 28 Feb 2026

Bursa Malaysia likely to trade sideways between 1,710 and 1,740 next week

OpenAI announced yesterday a massive US$110 billion (RM428 billion) funding round valuing the ChatGPT maker at US$730 billion, with SoftBank, Nvidia and Amazon each making multi-billion-dollar commitments as the artificial intelligence company races to meet surging global demand. — AFP pic
Money / 28 Feb 2026

OpenAI raises US$110b in record-breaking funding round — here’s who’s backing it

Shares of Netflix surged around nine per cent early yesterday as the streaming giant ended a takeover battle for Warner Bros. Discovery after rival Paramount Skydance raised its bid. — Reuters pic
Money / 28 Feb 2026

Netflix shares up nearly 9pc as it exits Warner Bros bidding war

US media conglomerate Paramount Skydance announced yesterday it will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a deal valuing the combined company at US$110 billion (RM428 billion), after beating Netflix in a bruising bidding war. — Reuters pic
Money / 28 Feb 2026

Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Bros in US$110b mega-merger, shares up over 20pc

Germany’s BMW must recall more than 330,000 cars worldwide because of concerns over a fire risk, the KBA transport regulator said yesterday, ordering a second recall for the brand in less than a month. — Reuters pic
Money / 28 Feb 2026

Germany orders global recall of over 330,000 BMWs over dashboard wiring fire risk

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Money / 28 Feb 2026

CUKTECH Officially Launches Its Online Store in Indonesia, Expanding Charging Technology Presence in Southeast Asia

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Money / 27 Feb 2026

Green SM Launches All-Electric Taxi Service in Bali with Taksi Komotra

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Money / 27 Feb 2026

Wuxi, the Newest UNESCO City of Music, Charms Europe with 2026 Folk Tour

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Money / 27 Feb 2026

Experiencing an Authentic Chinese New Year in Chinese Gardens Around the World

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Money / 27 Feb 2026

First Phosphate Applauds Addition of Phosphate to the Canadian List of Critical Minerals Essential for Clean Technology

Petronas President and Group CEO Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz speaks at the state oil company’s 2025 Financial Results Announcement at the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur on February 27, 2026. — Bernama pic
Money / 27 Feb 2026

Petronas to pay RM20b dividend to govt in 2026, says CEO

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Money / 27 Feb 2026

Huawei Debuts Cutting-Edge Innovations in Madrid with Focus on Running Watches

Shipping containers are stored at a railway yard in Navi Mumbai August 27, 2025. India’s economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the last three months of 2025, data showed today, driven by solid consumer spending and a new framework that calculates economic output more accurately. — Reuters pic
Money / 27 Feb 2026

India’s economy expands 7.8pc in Q4 as new GDP framework kicks in