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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

An aerial view of the port of Balboa in Panama City. Panamanian authorities have taken control of two ports on the Panama Canal from CK Hutchison after the Hong Kong-based conglomerate’s concession was annulled amid a row between the United States and China. — AFP pic
Money / 24 Feb 2026

Panama seizes canal ports from Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison amid legal row

The Apple Inc logo is seen hanging at the entrance to the Apple store on 5th Avenue in Manhattan, New York, October 16, 2019. Apple will move some production of its Mac Mini desktop computer to the US from Asia, with a new manufacturing effort set to begin later this year at a Foxconn facility in north Houston — Reuters pic
Money / 24 Feb 2026

Apple to build Mac Mini in Houston, shifts some production from Asia amid trade tensions

A man walks past an electronic quotation board displaying the Nikkei 225 stock prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo. Seoul, the standout market this year thanks to a shift into chip giants such as Samsung and SK hynix, climbed more than one per cent to another record, while Tokyo also advanced as it reopened after a long weekend. — AFP pic
Money / 24 Feb 2026

Asian markets wobble as AI fears and Trump tariff ruling weigh

The IBM logo is displayed during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting, in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2026. IBM shares sank 13.2 per cent, their biggest drop since October 18, 2000. — Reuters pic
Money / 24 Feb 2026

IBM shares hit 25-year low as AI promises to update ageing mainframe code

FedEx is seeking a ‘full refund’ of the duties it paid on imported goods in its suit against Customs and Border Protection, filed at the US Court of International Trade. ― AFP file pic
Money / 24 Feb 2026

FedEx sues US over illegal tariffs, seeks billions back

At 9.10am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 5.57 points to 1,752.41 from Monday’s close of 1,757.98, after opening 1.99 points lower at 1,755.99. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 24 Feb 2026

Bursa Malaysia opens lower on Wall Street cues

At 8am, the ringgit strengthened to 3.8790/9010 against the US dollar from Monday’s close of 3.8885/8925. ― Bernama pic
Money / 24 Feb 2026

Ringgit firms past key level, opens at RM3.87 against US dollar

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Money / 23 Feb 2026

Middle East Coffee Shops Earn Spots in The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 List

The Supreme Court decision has forced Trump to reconsider his trade strategy, prompting warnings from businesses bracing for renewed volatility. — Reuters pic
Money / 23 Feb 2026

From 10pc to 15pc to now what? Supreme Court sparks fresh chaos in US trade policy

The plantation group, which cultivates oil palms and coconuts on 62,500 hectares in Malaysia (83 per cent) and Indonesia (17 per cent), employs 6,926 people. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Money / 23 Feb 2026

United Plantations posts best-ever results in 120 years, net profit jumps 15pc to RM830m

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Money / 23 Feb 2026

Vinfast Middle East Signs MoU with PlusX Electric to Strengthen EV Ownership Experience in the UAE

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Money / 23 Feb 2026

SICPA secures major European award for UK Vaping Duty Stamps Program

Bursa Malaysia finished the day in positive territory as investors responded to improved clarity on US tariff policy, helping the KLCI continue its upward trend and lifting overall market sentiment. — Picture by Razak Ghazali
Money / 23 Feb 2026

Bursa Malaysia closes firm as investors cheer softer US tariff signals

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Money / 23 Feb 2026

Esperanza Securities Introduces the First SFC-permitted Tokenized Investment for Live Entertainment in Asia Pacific

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Money / 23 Feb 2026

The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops: Asia Pacific’s Notable Winners

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Money / 23 Feb 2026

Tim Hortons® Singapore Marks Major Milestone with Official MUIS Halal Certification Ahead of the Festive Season