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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

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Money / 03 Feb 2026

10Life Raises the Bar for Consumer Protection at 5-Star Insurance Awards 2026

Australia’s central bank raised its benchmark rate to 3.85 per cent — its first hike in two years — as inflation shows signs of sticking. — Reuters pic
Money / 03 Feb 2026

Australia raises rates for first time in two years, markets bet on second hike in May

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Money / 03 Feb 2026

CHiQ Presents Smart Living at FIS Ski Jumping World Cup in Germany

Fresh palm fruit at a Perak estate. India’s surge in palm oil demand could help ease stockpiles in Malaysia and Indonesia. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Money / 03 Feb 2026

India’s palm oil imports surge 51pc in January, lifting prospects for Malaysia’s producers

Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said Malaysian companies must hedge smartly as ringgit movements cut both ways for different sectors. — Bernama pic
Money / 03 Feb 2026

Miti: Malaysian companies advised to toughen currency-risk playbook as ringgit firms

The proposed RM11 billion IJM takeover is expected to conclude by the third quarter of 2026. — File pic
Money / 03 Feb 2026

IJM shareholders get until April 6 to weigh Sunway’s takeover offer

A man walks past an electronic quotation board displaying the Nikkei 225 stock prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo. Stocks rallied while precious metals and crude rebounded as some stability returned on February 3 following a rout fuelled by a perfect storm that sent shivers through across Asian trading floors. — AFP pic
Money / 03 Feb 2026

Asian stocks up, gold bouncing back in calmer trade

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Money / 03 Feb 2026

Aon Names Karl Hamann as Chief Executive Officer, Philippines

Gainers narrowly outpaced losers in early trade, with turnover nearing RM600 million by mid-morning. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 03 Feb 2026

Bursa rebounds at open as Wall Street gains spur bargain-hunting in local stocks

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Money / 03 Feb 2026

Carbyne Fitness and IFPA Singapore Publish Study Revealing the Gender Gap Between Personal Training and Home Gyms

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Money / 03 Feb 2026

Asian Smart Medical Online Exhibition 2026: Connecting Smart Medical Suppliers with Global Buyers

The ringgit weakened against regional peers, including the Singapore dollar and Thai baht. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 03 Feb 2026

Ringgit retreats against firmer US dollar but rises against euro, yen and British pound

Bitcoin fell below US$75,000 as investors exited risky assets amid stalled US cryptocurrency legislation. — Reuters pic
Money / 03 Feb 2026

Crypto selloff accelerates with bitcoin back at pre-Trump-election levels

A man walks past an electronic quotation board displaying the foreign exchange rate of Japanese yen against the US dollar in Tokyo. The yen slipped after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi talked up the benefits of a weaker currency ahead of elections. — AFP pic
Money / 03 Feb 2026

Dollar advances on safe-haven flows, strong US data

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. The S&P 500 rose for the first time in three sessions as chipmakers and AI-linked stocks led Wall Street higher. — Reuters pic
Money / 03 Feb 2026

S&P 500 brushes record high on tech strength, small caps extend 2026 surge

An employee puts away a gold necklace at a jewellery store in Varanasi. Gold extended losses as safe-haven demand faded and expectations grew of tighter monetary policy. — AFP pic
Money / 03 Feb 2026

Oil sinks, gold softens on fading fears of US–Iran flare-up