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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

Takaichi greets supporters on Saturday, hours after remarks that reignited debate over Japan’s currency policy. — Kyodo pic via Reuters
Money / 02 Feb 2026

Japan PM Takaichi talks up weak yen while her government moves to stem its slide

The yen weakened against the dollar after remarks from leaders in Washington and Tokyo stirred investor expectations. — Reuters pic
Money / 02 Feb 2026

Dollar and yen move in opposite directions as investors parse US and Japan policy cues

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Money / 02 Feb 2026

Align Braces Clinic Marks 7th Anniversary: Reflecting on Growth and Development

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Money / 02 Feb 2026

Ring in Fortunate Beginnings with Joker Xue (Xue Zhiqian) at Madame Tussauds Singapore This Lunar New Year

A gold ring is placed in a Smart Gold Store Machine where a customer has brought it to sell in Shanghai on January 29, 2026. — AFP pic
Money / 02 Feb 2026

China’s gold rush goes into reverse as record prices send sellers to mall recycling machines

Like other industries, the toy sector is being affected by the trade tensions between the US government of Donald Trump, Mexico and China. — AFP pic
Money / 02 Feb 2026

Brick by brick, price by price: How Lego got swept up in the US-Mexico tariff war and what it means for the playroom

China’s property ‍sector has struggled since tighter regulations triggered a 2021 liquidity crunch for developers, many of which have since defaulted on debt. — Reuters file pic
Money / 01 Feb 2026

China’s new home prices rise again in January as resale market decline eases, survey shows

Potatoes are the world’s third most important food crop for human consumption, after rice and wheat. — Freepik pic
Money / 01 Feb 2026

Move over rice and wheat: Potatoes are rising fast in South-east Asia, and so is the business opportunity

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman leaves the Finance Ministry office to present the annual budget to the parliament at the Kartavya Bhawan in New Delhi. — AFP pic
Money / 01 Feb 2026

India’s budget: What is expected on debt, military and infrastructure

A general view of the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia building at Jalan Duta in Kuala Lumpur on April 23, 2020. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Money / 01 Feb 2026

IRB announces TKPE portfolio changes to boost integrity and efficiency

Earlier this week, the ringgit broke through the psychological level of 4.00 against the US dollar and extended an upward trend that began the previous week, signalling improved sentiment towards the country’s economic fundamentals and political stability. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 01 Feb 2026

Stronger ringgit reflects political stability and economic confidence, experts say impact on prices will take time