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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  / 7 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  / 7 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  / 8 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

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  / 5 h ago

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

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

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

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

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

Demonstrators hold placards, including two (L) claiming that Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka are puppets of the US, during a demonstration condemning US and Israeli attacks on Iran and Palestinians in front of the US Embassy in Jakarta on March 3, 2026. — AFP pic
World  / 7 h ago

Prabowo faces Muslim group backlash, says Indonesia will quit Trump’s Board of Peace if it fails to benefit Palestinians

An Android character is displayed at Google headquarters on February 4, 2026 in Mountain View, California. — Getty Images pic via AFP pic
Money / 05 Feb 2026

Google smashes US$400b revenue mark for first time as AI spending surges

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Money / 04 Feb 2026

HKPC’s "Foresight 2026" Bridges Opportunities with the 15th Five-Year Plan Help Enterprises Grasp the Latest Economic and Technological Trends Create a Successful Road to Go Global

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Money / 04 Feb 2026

Alibaba Brings Cloud-Based AI Innovation to Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

At 6pm, the local note eased to 3.9305/9345 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 3.9295/9360. — Picture By Choo Choy May
Money / 04 Feb 2026

Ringgit stays below RM4 mark to USD amid cautious sentiment due to geopolitical risks

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Money / 04 Feb 2026

RMB Capitalworks Launches Hybrid Fund Targeting High-Growth Indian Mid-Market Businesses

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Money / 04 Feb 2026

Daimler Buses teams up with FEV to launch the first hydrogen-powered Setra demonstrator vehicle

In early trading Novo Nordisk stock was down 18 per cent at around 302 kronor (US$34) on the Copenhagen stock exchange.— Reuters pic
Money / 04 Feb 2026

Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk’s stock dips on lower sales, lower prices in US

Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr said the airline can no longer hide from its Nazi-era past as new research reveals more than 12,000 forced labourers — including children — were exploited in its wartime operations. — Reuters pic
Money / 04 Feb 2026

‘Dishonest to ignore’: Lufthansa confronts its Nazi-era history for 100th anniversary

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Money / 04 Feb 2026

GOD55 Sports Joins MotoGP’s Global Stage as Honda LCR’s Premium Official Partner

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Money / 04 Feb 2026

From Banks of Yellow River to Dining Tables Worldwide: Lanzhou Beef Noodles Get a Makeover through Cross-industry Fusion

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Money / 04 Feb 2026

8 Adorable Sanrio characters x Rody "Lucky Plush Daruma Dolls" – Bounce into the New Year

Goldwind, one of the world’s largest turbine suppliers, has expanded aggressively overseas, drawing it into sharper competition with Western manufacturers. — AFP pic
Money / 04 Feb 2026

Beijing blasts EU for ‘discriminatory’ probe into energy giant Goldwind over suspected subsidies

Visitors walk past the Boeing booth at the Singapore Airshow. Vice-president Darren Hulst said a fast-recovering travel sector, rising middle class and strong tourism are driving the region’s rebound. — AFP pic
Money / 04 Feb 2026

Boeing predicts huge SE Asia aviation surge, with almost 5,000 planes needed over next two decades

A shop attendant displays a pair of gold bracelets for Chinese weddings at a jewellery store in Hong Kong February 4, 2026. — Reuters pic
Money / 04 Feb 2026

Gold rockets back toward US$5,100 as US–Iran tensions ignite fresh safe-haven stampede

Huang argued that AI will deepen its reliance on existing software, not replace it. — Reuters pic
Money / 04 Feb 2026

‘Illogical’: Nvidia’s Huang dismisses panic over AI killing software firms as selloff sweeps Asia

Analysts warned that a strong showing by Takaichi’s LDP could embolden a major fiscal push, raising debt risks and putting renewed pressure on the fragile currency. — Reuters pic
Money / 04 Feb 2026

US dollar holds firm, but yen sinks as Japan heads into high-stakes vote