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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

The Pokémon Illustrator card featuring Pikachu, one of only 39 copies awarded in a 1998 contest, was previously owned by YouTuber Logan Paul. — Composite of Facebook pictures

Showbiz / 16 Feb 2026

Rare ‘Pikachu Illustrator’ sells for US$16.5m, sets record for most expensive Pokémon card

Astro will discontinue HBO channels from March 1, 2026 and introduce four new channels under its Movies and Astro One Epic Pack. — SoyaCincau pic

Showbiz / 16 Feb 2026

Astro drops HBO channels after nearly 30 years, rolls out four new channels under Astro One Epic Pack

German actress Caro Braun, Austrian Director Markus Schleinzer and German actress Sandra Hueller pose during a photo call for the film ‘Rose’ presented in competition at the 76th Berlinale, Europe's first major film festival of the year, in Berlin on February 15, 2026. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 16 Feb 2026

Historical drama ‘Rose’ debuts in competition at Berlinale, spotlighting queer history and resistance

Adolpho Veloso, Ashley Schlaifer, Will Janowitz, Marissa McMahon, Clint Bentley, Michael Heimler, Teddy Schwarzman and Joel Edgerton pose with the awards for ‘Train Dreams’ during the Film Independent Spirit Awards at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California February 15, 2026. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 16 Feb 2026

‘Train Dreams’ sweeps Spirit Awards, ‘The Secret Agent’ wins big for Brazil as both films eye Oscar glory

Cast member Jacob Elordi attends a premiere for the film ‘Wuthering Heights’ in Los Angeles, California January 28, 2026. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 16 Feb 2026

‘Wuthering Heights’ storms to No. 1 with US$40m as women drive Valentine’s-Presidents’ Day box office in N. America

French musician Michel Portal poses during a photo session in Paris on May 6, 2021. French clarinetist musician Michel Portal, a leading figure in contemporary jazz and multi-award winner during his career, died at the age of 90, one of his artistic agents, Marion Piras, told AFP yesterday. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 16 Feb 2026

Michel Portal, trailblazer of European ‘Free Jazz’ and acclaimed film composer, dies at 90

Afghan director and actress Shahrbanoo Sadat, actress Laila Mahmudi and actor Liam Hussaini attend a press conference for the film ‘No Good Men’ presented in Berlinale Special Gala at the 76th Berlinale, Europe's first major film festival of the year, in Berlin on February 12, 2026. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 16 Feb 2026

When filming at home becomes impossible, Berlinale filmmakers build new worlds elsewhere

BTS has chosen Gwanghwamun Square, an iconic landmark in the heart of Seoul, as the venue for a free concert on March 21. — Picture via X/VisitKorea

Showbiz / 15 Feb 2026

K‑pop giants to channel tradition: Blackpink lights up museum, BTS takes over Gwanghwamun

Acclaimed Malaysian actor Bront Palarae (left) shares the screen with Thai actress Kao Supassara Thanachat in the upcoming international co-production Kong Tao. — Picture courtesy of Mega Films Distribution

Showbiz / 15 Feb 2026

Bront Palarae and Yumi Wong join regional cast in Malaysia–Singapore–Thailand black‑magic thriller ‘Kong Tao’, out March 19 (VIDEO)

French actress Juliette Binoche attends the opening night of Filming Italy Los Angeles 2026 Festival at the Directors Guild of America Theatre in West Hollywood, California on February 12, 2026. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 15 Feb 2026

Ahead of Oscars, Binoche says Cannes winners resonate in Hollywood because the films are ‘so strong’

Singer Layla Sania Khairuzikri (left) during a press conference session at the launch of her first Chinese New Year song Xin Nian Re Nao at Santai House, Trec Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama pic

Showbiz / 15 Feb 2026

Inspired by Shila Amzah, Layla Sania carves her own identity with Mandarin CNY single (VIDEO)

Showbiz / 15 Feb 2026

Eurovision’s first-ever live tour postponed as 70th anniversary plans unravel after withdrawals

Charli xcx poses on the red carpet for the premiere of the mockumentary 'The Moment' at the 76th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin February 14, 2026. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 15 Feb 2026

Charli xcx ends ‘brat summer’ era with self‑satirising mockumentary ‘The Moment’ in Berli

Director Karim Ainouz, Yorgos Stefanakos, and cast members Callum Turner, Elena Anaya, Tracy Letts, Pamela Anderson, Lukas Gage and Jamie Bell pose during a photocall to promote the movie 'Rosebush Pruning' at the 76th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin February 14, 2026. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 15 Feb 2026

Karim Ainouz probes family dynamics with 'operatic absurdity' at Berlin festival

British non-binary actor Bella Ramsey reacts during a press conference for the film 'Sunny Dancer' presented in generation at the 76th Berlinale, Europe's first major film festival of the year, in Berlin on February 13, 2026. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 15 Feb 2026

Bella Ramsey says cancer‑camp comedy ‘Sunny Dancer’ was nothing like she feared — in the best way

Director Gore Verbinski and cast members Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Pena and Zazie Beetz, screenwriter Asim Chaudhry pose during a photocall to promote the movie 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die' at the 76th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin February 13, 2026. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 15 Feb 2026

At Berlinale, Verbinski’s ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ warns of AI, with a comic twist