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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

Luyuan Group Participates in Key Event Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of China–Thailand Diplomatic Relations, Promoting Youth Exchange

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Money / 03 Feb 2026

Vantage Data Centers Appoints Fitri Abdullah as Country Managing Director to Accelerate Growth in Malaysia

A surge in the euro will be in focus at the European Central Bank’s meeting this week, as fears grow it could hit the eurozone’s export-driven economies and weigh on inflation. — AFP pic
Money / 03 Feb 2026

Surging euro threatens exports and inflation outlook, putting pressure on ECB ahead of policy meeting

Workers carry chairs as they walk past an electronic board displaying stock movement at the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in Jakarta, Indonesia, January 30, 2026. — Reuters pic
Money / 02 Feb 2026

‘Goreng‑goreng saham’ and state meddling leave Indonesia trailing in emerging market rally after US$80b wipeout

Alibaba’s AI app Qwen today said it would dish out three billion yuan (RM1.6 billion) to users in digital “red envelopes” — a form of traditional cash gifts — starting February 6, following similar campaigns by competitors Tencent and Baidu. — Reuters pic
Money / 02 Feb 2026

Chinese tech giants splash billions on red‑envelope giveaways to boost AI adoption

The airline industry’s green transition is stalling as high costs and limited output choke the rollout of cleaner jet fuel, International Air Transport Association (IATA) director-general Willie Walsh said today. — Reuters pic
Money / 02 Feb 2026

Airline sector falling behind on clean fuel transition as costs surge, IATA warns

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Money / 02 Feb 2026

Daniel Ho Honoured with the "Cyber Security Professional Awards 2025" – Silver Award in Telecommunications Services Sector

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Money / 02 Feb 2026

Makro PRO Ranked the #1 Thai E-Commerce Platform by Euromonitor International

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Money / 02 Feb 2026

ABB introduces Automation Extended: enabling industrial innovation with continuity

The Shanghai Composite posted its biggest drop in nearly 10 months amid steep falls in gold, silver and industrial metals. — Reuters pic
Money / 02 Feb 2026

Commodities carnage spills into Asian equities, Shanghai posts biggest fall in 10 months

India’s government and central bank are in early talks with Ant International on linking UPI with Alipay . — Reuters pic
Money / 02 Feb 2026

India in talks to link UPI with Alipay+ for cross-border payments, sources say

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Money / 02 Feb 2026

HDBank posts strong profit growth with solid capital base, ready for new growth cycle

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Money / 02 Feb 2026

CPA Australia Proposes Four‑Pillar Strategy to Power Hong Kong’s Growth in Budget 2026–27

Indonesia’s benchmark index slid again as investors reacted to MSCI’s warning over transparency and a wave of regulator resignations. — Reuters pic
Money / 02 Feb 2026

Indonesian stocks fall 6pc after last week’s dramatic shake-up, RM315b rout

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Money / 02 Feb 2026

GemFair and De Beers London Launch Capsule Jewellery Collection Featuring Ethically Sourced Artisanal Diamonds

Georgieva told the Arab Fiscal Forum in Dubai that global growth has held up ‘remarkably well’. — Reuters pic
Money / 02 Feb 2026

IMF chief says global inflation to fall, trade integration is needed