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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  / 6 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  / 6 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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 19 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  / 6 h ago

Viral Genting drift lands BMW 325i driver in police custody

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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 19 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  / 7 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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 4 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  / 4 h ago

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

French-US actor Timothee Chalamet ruffled feathers by proclaiming ballet and opera as art that 'no one cares' about. — AFP pic
Showbiz  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 4 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  / 4 h ago

China’s Luckin Coffee moves to buy Blue Bottle in US$400m deal as competition with Starbucks heats up

Indonesia imported another 1,383 dairy cows from Australia as part of its plan to quadruple milk output. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Money / 02 Feb 2026

Indonesia banks on Australian cattle imports to supercharge its dairy sector overhaul

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Money / 02 Feb 2026

Bystronic completes acquisition of Coherent Corp.'s Tools for Materials Processing business unit, thereby gaining access to new markets in medical technology and the semiconductor industry

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Money / 02 Feb 2026

Visa Study Reveals Growing Adoption of Real-Time Payments in Southeast Asia, Underscoring Need for Stronger Security and Trust

An employee shows a silver bar, as gold and silver bars of various values are stored in a safe deposit room in Munich. Asian markets fell sharply after a fresh rout in precious metals and steep losses in Wall Street futures. — Reuters pic
Money / 02 Feb 2026

Margin calls and metals rout drag Asia stocks deep into the red

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Money / 02 Feb 2026

Kearney announces new leadership across Asia Pacific for the firm’s centenary year

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Money / 02 Feb 2026

Big Jump SEO Solutions Partners with Three Major Insurance and Financial Education Platforms to Promote Public Insurance and Financial Literacy in Hong Kong through SEO and AI Content Strategies

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Money / 02 Feb 2026

DHL Group adds new sustainability milestones in Asia Pacific across skies and streets

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Money / 02 Feb 2026

CTF Life Takes the Lead in Voluntary ESG Disclosure

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Money / 02 Feb 2026

SNP Strengthens Asia Pacific Leadership with Appointments of Managing Directors for Southeast Asia and China

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Money / 02 Feb 2026

Britt Nollé is the new managing director of PMG subsidiary X-CAGO

HKMA chief Eddie Yue said only a small number of stablecoin issuers will be licensed in the initial round. — Reuters pic
Money / 02 Feb 2026

Hong Kong edges into stablecoin regulation with limited first wave of approvals

Young black pigs lie in a pig pen at a farm in Taizhou, Jiangsu province,. Middle-class diners are driving demand for premium black pork, long prized for its richer flavour and softer texture. — Reuters pic
Money / 02 Feb 2026

Nostalgia meets necessity: ‘Wagyu of pork’ becomes China’s escape hatch from a bruising price slump

A man taps rubber at Kampung Desa Seri Chepor in Ipoh. The Malaysian Rubber Board said the IPG was activated after January cuplump prices in Sabah and Sarawak fell below RM3 per kilo. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Money / 02 Feb 2026

Malaysia triggers rubber support scheme for Sabah, Sarawak smallholders after January prices dip

Cars roll off the production line at the Proton Electric Vehicle Plant in Tanjung Malim. Economist Maryam Baluch said business confidence was among the strongest in the series’ history. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Money / 02 Feb 2026

S&P Global: Malaysia’s factory PMI hits 20-month high as stronger ringgit eases cost pressures

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Money / 02 Feb 2026

tridorian Takes Southeast Asian Innovation Global with the U.S. Launch After Breaking $15.6M ARR in 24 Months

Oil prices remain supported by supply losses in Kazakhstan and fears of instability in the Middle East. — Reuters pic
Money / 02 Feb 2026

With oil near six-month highs, Opec+ opts for no change on March quotas