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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  / 19 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  / 4 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  / 5 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  / 5 h ago

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

Monsta said the achievement also placed the film among Indonesia’s top three highest-grossing films in the early part of 2026, marking a significant accomplishment for Malaysia’s film industry in the regional market. — Picture via Facebook
Showbiz / 25 Feb 2026

‘Papa Zola The Movie’ tops Malaysia films in Indonesia with 515,000 viewers

Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin has offered to give up the 25.6 billion won (RM69.5 million) she is set to receive from her recent court victory in exchange for ending all legal disputes involving HYBE. — Screenshot via X/Kpop Charts
Showbiz / 25 Feb 2026

Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin offers to give up RM69.5m award to end all lawsuits involving HYBE and NewJeans

Zahiril Adzim (right) stars as Ziyad opposite Sophia Albarakbah as Amira in ‘Amira Amir’. — Picture courtesy of Astro Shaw
Showbiz / 25 Feb 2026

‘Amira Amir’ explores truth, identity, and family: Cast and creators on bringing a taboo theme to Malaysian screens (VIDEO)

Anderson .Paak attends the MusiCares Person of the Year gala honoring Mariah Carey in Los Angeles, California January 30, 2026. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 25 Feb 2026

Anderson .Paak blends culture and comedy in directorial debut ‘K‑Pops!’ exploring his Korean roots

This photo taken on January 30, 2026 shows a gallery assistant posing with a ‘Light-Up C-3PO Head’ from the 1980 movie ‘Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back’, at a preview by memorabilia auction house Propstore in Rickmansworth, near London. A collection of around 1,550 pieces of film and TV history will go under the hammer over three days from March 25, with in-room bidding on the first day only at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 25 Feb 2026

Own a piece of movie history: ‘Jaws’ harpoon gun, ‘Terminator’ jacket and ‘Star Wars’ treasures lead major LA auction

Swansea City co-owner Snoop Dogg and his son Cordell Broadus before the match against Preston North End at Swansea.com Stadium, Swansea, Wales February 24, 2026. — Peter Cziborra/Action Images pic via Reuters
Showbiz / 25 Feb 2026

Snoop Dogg brings star power — and Steelers‑style towels — to first Swansea visit as club co‑owner

British actor and comedian Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court after further charges were added to his rape and multiple sexual assault case, in London, Britain, February 24, 2026. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 25 Feb 2026

UK comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to new rape, sex assault charges dating back to 2009

KATSEYE's Manon is on hiatus from the group but the circumstances have led to a lot of fan speculation. — Picture via Instagram
Showbiz / 24 Feb 2026

The unfolding mystery of KATSEYE’s Manon: Hiatus, fan theories, and a debate on race in K-Pop

Robert Carradine was born in 1954, the youngest son of actor John Carradine. — Picture via Instagram
Showbiz / 24 Feb 2026

‘Lizzie McGuire’ and “Revenge of the Nerds’ actor Robert Carradine dies at 71 after long struggle with bipolar disorder

According to Xsportsnews, the singer signed a contract on February 3 to acquire a 135-square-metre unit in Yongsan Central Park. — Picture via Instagram
Showbiz / 24 Feb 2026

i-dle’s Miyeon makes cash purchase of RM13.6m luxury Seoul apartment 

The six-member group—comprising Owis, Serin, Haru, Summer, Soy, and Uni—kicked off their promotional activities at midnight on February 24 by releasing a series of debut trailer videos and a companion webtoon across their official social media channels. — Picture via Instagram
Showbiz / 24 Feb 2026

Virtual girl group OWIS set to debut, inviting fans into a ‘Museum of Memory’ (VIDEO)

Paramount’s new bid - which improves its initial offer of US$108.4 billion (RM422.5 billion), or US$30 per share, for the whole company - seeks to address Warner Bros concerns about the certainty of its financing, the source said. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 24 Feb 2026

Paramount submits higher offer for Warner Bros Discovery in bid to block Netflix, source says

The BBC did not edit the offending language out of its broadcast which was shown on a two-hour delay on Sunday evening. It was edited out of the version on the BBC’s streaming service yesterday morning.. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 24 Feb 2026

BBC apologises for ‘involuntary’ Tourette’s racial slur during Bafta awards

Kristen Bell returns to host the SAG awards next month for the third time. — Picture via Instagram
Showbiz / 24 Feb 2026

Kristen Bell returns to host glitzy Actor Awards in Hollywood

Actor Kim Seon-ho's fanmeeting tour will kick off in Seoul on April 11-12 at Bluesquare’s Woori Won Banking Hall, offering two days of interactions with domestic fans. From there, Kim will travel to Jakarta on April 25, followed by Kanagawa, Japan on May 10, and Manila on May 31.— Picture via Instagram
Showbiz / 23 Feb 2026

Kim Seon-ho to embark on 2026 Asia Fan Meeting Tour ‘Love Factory’

Swing Entertainment confirmed the news on February 23, announcing that nine original members of the group I.O.I will join the comeback. — Picture via social media
Showbiz / 23 Feb 2026

K-pop girl group I.O.I to reunite for 10th debut anniversary with May comeback as nine-member group