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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

Members of the Terengganu Oil & Gas Council (TOGC) have bagged contracts worth more than RM1 billion annually to undertake several works in the oil and gas industry in the state from Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) since the council’s establishment in 2019. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 27 Feb 2026

Terengganu Oil & Gas Council members secure over RM1b in Petronas contracts annually since 2019

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Money / 27 Feb 2026

ONYX Hospitality Group Marks 60 Years, Showcasing Asia-Pacific Hospitality Leadership at ITB Berlin 2026

Group managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Azmir Merican said the targets would be underpinned by the group’s strong financial performance and ongoing project roll-outs, while acknowledging persistent cost pressures and global uncertainties. ― Reuters pic
Money / 27 Feb 2026

Sime Darby Property sets RM4b sales target, plans RM4.7b in new launches for FY2026

A currency dealer monitors exchange rates as an electronic screen shows South Korea’s benchmark stock index in a foreign exchange dealing room at the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul on February 25, 2026. — AFP pic
Money / 27 Feb 2026

Asian markets fluctuate after healthy week of tech gains

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Money / 27 Feb 2026

Singapore pioneers a groundbreaking approach to grief support with the world’s first music album and children’s book by Direct Funeral Services

The report of the multi-year deal comes as companies pour billions into chips and AI infrastructure to meet demand for artificial intelligence. — Reuters pic
Money / 27 Feb 2026

Meta inks multi‑billion-dollar deal to rent Google AI chips for next-gen AI

At 9.10am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 8.40 points to 1,732.54 from Thursday’s close of 1,740.94, after opening 3.88 points lower at 1,737.06. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 27 Feb 2026

Bursa Malaysia opens lower as Wall Street’s mixed cues weigh on market

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Money / 27 Feb 2026

ECOVACS DEEBOT T90 PRO OMNI with OZMO ROLLER 3.0 and PowerBoost Technology: Simple by Design, Powerful in Action

A view shows a logo of Shell petrol station in South-east London, February 2, 2023. Six companies — US company Chevron and BP, Eni, Maurel & Prom, Repsol and Shell of Europe — have been licensed by Washington to operate in Venezuela. — Reuters pic
Money / 27 Feb 2026

Shell executives discuss Venezuelan gas projects with acting president

At 8am, the ringgit strengthened to 3.8800/8930 against the greenback from Thursday’s close of 3.8865/8925. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 27 Feb 2026

Ringgit opens firmer against US dollar, regional currencies

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Money / 26 Feb 2026

Casa Minerals Announces 2026 Aggressive Exploration Plans for Congress Gold Mine and Arsenault Projects

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Money / 26 Feb 2026

Budget sets out strategies to propel Hong Kong’s innovation and technology development

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) Chief Executive Officer Bonnie Chan (centre), flanked by (from left) Head of Markets Gregory Yu, Chief Operating Officer Vanessa Lau, Group Chief Financial Officer Herbert Hui, and Group Trade Information Officer Richard Leung, attend the 2025 Full Year Results Presentation in Hong Kong on February 26, 2026. — AFP pic
Money / 26 Feb 2026

Booming markets drive Hong Kong exchange profits to record high

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Money / 26 Feb 2026

Galaxy Macau Presents: The Jimmy O. Yang Chinese New Year Show with Two Star-Studded Galaxy Arena Performances

On prospects, AirAsia X said it will focus on re-establishing its position among the lowest-cost airlines globally and to build the foundations of the world’s first low-cost network carrier in 2026. — Reuters pic
Money / 26 Feb 2026

AirAsia X reports FY2025 net profit of RM191.75m, down from previous year

At 6pm, the ringgit rose to 3.8865/8925 versus the greenback from yesterday’s close of 3.8900/8955. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 26 Feb 2026

Ringgit gains versus dollar as traders weigh US tariffs, Iran talks