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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  / 6 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

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  / 9 h ago

Viral Genting drift lands BMW 325i driver in police custody

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

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

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  / 7 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  / 7 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  / 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  / 4 h ago

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

French-US actor Timothee Chalamet ruffled feathers by proclaiming ballet and opera as art that 'no one cares' about. — AFP pic
Showbiz  / 9 h ago

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

German carmaker BMW is to recall hundreds of thousands of cars worldwide over a potential risk of engine starters sparking a fire, a company spokesman confirmed to AFP yesterday. — AFP pic
Money / 12 Feb 2026

BMW recalls hundreds of thousands of cars worldwide over defective starters linked to fire risk

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Money / 12 Feb 2026

A Constellation of Excellence – Galaxy Macau Secures 12 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards in 2026

Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez (right) speaks next to US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright during a press conference after a meeting at the Miraflores Presidential Palace in Caracas on February 11, 2026. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright arrived in Venezuela on February 11 for talks with acting president Delcy Rodriguez and oil industry executives on harnessing the country’s vast crude reserves. — AFP pic
Money / 12 Feb 2026

US pushes for ‘dramatic increase’ in Venezuela oil output amid thaw in ties

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Money / 12 Feb 2026

VinFast VF 8: The 'Just In Case' Electric SUV for Modern Families

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Money / 12 Feb 2026

Analysis Reveals Three Major Coverage Misunderstanding for Hong Kong Travelers

Bursa Malaysia opened lower today, tracking Wall Street’s performance, while lower trading volume suggested a lack of retail participation ahead of the Chinese New Year holidays next week. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 12 Feb 2026

Bursa Malaysia opens lower, tracks Wall Street amid thin trade ahead of CNY break

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Money / 12 Feb 2026

Casa Minerals Inc Announces Closing of Oversubscribed Private Placement, and Retains European Marketing Firm for Investor Awareness Services

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Money / 12 Feb 2026

Cyber and Supply Chain Risks Reshaping Japan’s Business Landscape, Aon Survey

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Money / 12 Feb 2026

ATPI Strengthens Taiwan Presence with Award-Winning Travel Management Solution

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Money / 12 Feb 2026

Sustainable seafood matters to eight in ten consumers, leading to calls for retailers to support sustainable choices

The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar, despite a firmer greenback, as continued confidence in Malaysia’s economic fundamentals supported the local currency. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 12 Feb 2026

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on steady domestic sentiment

Google bikes are seen at its headquarters in California. The tech giant’s parent company Alphabet is planning 100-year bonds despite strong cash flow to boost its AI spending. — AFP pic
Money / 12 Feb 2026

Google parent targets US$20b fundraise, including century-long debt, to power AI push

Nextperia is at the centre of a standoff between China and the West, which threatened to hobble car manufacturers that rely on its chips. — Reuters pic
Money / 11 Feb 2026

China’s Nexperia under investigation as Dutch court questions firm’s business conduct

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Money / 11 Feb 2026

FEV Analysis: TCO Cut by Up to 33 Percent Through Range Extender Trucks

AI firm Mistral is expanding its European AI base outside France for the first time, targeting €1 billion revenue in 2026. — Unsplash pic
Money / 11 Feb 2026

French AI firm Mistral invests €1.2b in first overseas data centres in Sweden, amid US competition

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 8.85 points or 0.51 per cent to 1,756.39 from yesterday’s close of 1,747.54. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 11 Feb 2026

Bursa extends gains on improved sentiment, blue chips lead advance