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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 / 5 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 / 5 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 / 17 h ago

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

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission today called on Chai Jin Shern, also known as James Chai, to immediately contact investigating officers and return to Malaysia to assist in an ongoing investigation. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 18 h ago

MACC urges James Chai to return and cooperate, says media statements not a substitute for investigation

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 / 17 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 / 5 h ago

Viral Genting drift lands BMW 325i driver in police custody

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 / 5 h ago

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

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 / 18 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 / 5 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 / 4 h ago

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

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 / 2 h ago

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

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 / 3 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 / 3 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for continued commitment from all civil servants in realising the aspirations of Malaysia Madani to bring the country to a more advanced and competitive level. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Anwar urges civil service to strengthen governance, improve delivery and adopt new tech under Malaysia Madani

At 6pm, the ringgit stood at 3.9425/9535 versus the greenback from 3.9415/9480 at Thursday’s close. ― Bernama pic

Money / 19 h ago

Ringgit rises against major currencies, slightly weaker vs US dollar

‘Sunshine Women’s Choir’ has been praised for its emotional realism, earning positive reviews nationwide. — Picture courtesy of TGV

Showbiz / 28 Feb 2026

How Taiwanese prison drama ‘Sunshine Women’s Choir’ won Malaysian hearts and became a rare hit at the local box office

Radiohead singer Thom Yorke performs a solo project with producer Nigel Godrich and visual artist Tarik Barri at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland on July 4, 2019. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 28 Feb 2026

Radiohead demands ICE remove video using ‘Let Down’ without permission

Prosthetic pieces, created by US make-up artist Mike Fontaine for the character “Cornbread” in the movie “Sinners”, are seen during an exhibition at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California on February 25, 2026. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 28 Feb 2026

How did ‘Sinners’ create its terrifying vampires? Oscar-nominated makeup artist behind the magic explains

American actress Susan Sarandon speaks during a press conference on the eve of the 40th Goya Awards ceremony at the Auditori Forum CCIB in Barcelona on February 27, 2025. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 28 Feb 2026

Susan Sarandon says was fired by her agency, blacklisted by Hollywood over Gaza ceasefire call

Neil Sedaka’s career spanned six decades with a major comeback in the 1970s supported by artists like Elton John. — Facebook/Neil Sedaka pic

Showbiz / 28 Feb 2026

Neil Sedaka, iconic singer of ‘Breaking Up Is Hard To Do’’ and ‘Laughter in the Rain,’ dies at 86

Hudson Williams poses on the red carpet at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes in Beverly Hills, California January 11, 2026. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 27 Feb 2026

Viral ice hockey romance ‘Heated Rivalry’ returning in April 2027 on Crave and HBO Max

Blackpink will release their third EP ‘Deadline’ today, their first full-group comeback in over three years since 2022’s ‘Born Pink’. — Screengrab via Facebook/BLACKPINK

Showbiz / 27 Feb 2026

K-pop queens Blackpink drop five-track EP ‘Deadline’, first group release in over three years

In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Yeoh shared that she had waited at an airport with a bouquet of white roses to surprise her husband for his 80th birthday. — Screengrab via Instagram/michelleyeoh_official

Showbiz / 27 Feb 2026

Romantic gesture in France as Michelle Yeoh surprises husband with roses for 80th birthday at airport

Malaysian-Singaporean production ‘Ah Beng Vs Liang Po Po’ ranks second at the local box office, just behind ‘Blades of the Guardians’. — Picture via TGV Cinemas

Showbiz / 27 Feb 2026

Malay Mail’s top 10 picks: CNY 2026 titles storm Malaysian box office, from ‘Blades of the Guardians’ and ‘Ah Beng vs Liang Po Po’ to ‘Scare Out’

Showbiz / 27 Feb 2026

Paramount Skydance set to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix withdraws US$108b bid

Japanese girl group XG said it is not connected to an ongoing drug investigation involving its producer and is cooperating fully with authorities. — Picture via Facebook/XG

Showbiz / 26 Feb 2026

Japanese girl group XG says ‘in no way involved’ after Tokyo police arrest producer in drug case

South Korean singer-actor Ok Taecyeon will marry his longtime girlfriend in a private ceremony in Seoul on April 24, his agency confirmed. — Picture via Instagram/taecyeonokay

Showbiz / 26 Feb 2026

2PM’s Taecyeon to wed on April 24 in private Seoul ceremony

This file picture shows South Korean director Park Chan-wook attending a press conference for the opening film 'No Other Choice' of the 30th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) at the Busan Cinema Center in Busan on September 17, 2025. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 26 Feb 2026

‘Oldboy’ director Park Chan-wook becomes first Korean to lead Cannes 2026 jury

Katherine Hartley Short (left), a social worker and the eldest daughter of US actor and comedian Martin Short (right), has reportedly died at the age of 42. — Picture via Facebook/Martin Short

Showbiz / 26 Feb 2026

Martin Short’s daughter Katherine Hartley Short dies aged 42

Singer and actress Hilary Duff (pictured) said her long-running feud with Lindsay Lohan , which began in the early 2000s when both dated Aaron Carter, is now behind them, admitting she once crashed the 2003 premiere of Freaky Friday to spite her ‘childhood nemesis’. — Picture via Facebook/Hilary Duff

Showbiz / 26 Feb 2026

Hilary Duff says feud with Lindsay Lohan is long over, opens up about rift with sister in new song

US film director Ryan Coogler poses with the award for Best orignal screenplay for

Showbiz / 26 Feb 2026

BBC investigates blunder after racial slur aired during Baftas despite two-hour delay