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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

Nicolas Cage will appear in his first leading role in a TV series when ‘Spider-Noir’ premieres in May, according to Sony and Prime Video. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 15 Feb 2026

Cage swings into first TV lead as ‘Spider‑Noir’ lands May premiere, giving Amazon its first live‑action Spider‑Verse series

Actor Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh receives the Honorary Golden Bear award during the opening gala of the 76th Berlinale International Film Festival at the Berlinale Palast in Berlin, Germany February 12, 2026. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 15 Feb 2026

Michelle Yeoh says Berlinale holds special place as she collects Golden Bear, celebrates Asian representation

LA28 chairman Casey Wasserman has faced mounting calls to step down after racy emails he sent Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003 emerged in US Justice Department files dropped last month. — Reuters file pic

Showbiz / 14 Feb 2026

LA 2028 Olympics chief to sell agency over Epstein uproar, say reports

Actor Lee Je-hoon will be gracing Kuala Lumpur with his presence for a fanmeeting. — Picture courtesy of TopGallant Show

Showbiz / 14 Feb 2026

‘Taxi Driver’ star Lee Je Hoon to mark 20th debut anniversary with Kuala Lumpur fan meeting this April

Indonesian film ‘Sampai Titik Terakhirmu’ takes centre stage in local cinemas. — Screengrab via Youtube/Cinema 21

Showbiz / 13 Feb 2026

Malay Mail’s top 10 picks: ‘Sampai Titik Terakhirmu’ claims No. 1, edges ‘Sunshine Women’s Choir’ amid nationwide acclaim

In a post on Instagram yesterday, Styles revealed listening parties will start from February 18, more than two weeks before his new album’s release date. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 13 Feb 2026

‘We wanna dance’: Harry Styles announces global album listening party ahead of March 6 release

Actor James Van Der Beek arrives for a special screening of ‘Downsizing’ at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles on December 18, 2017. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 12 Feb 2026

‘Dawson’s Creek’ lead James Van Der Beek dies aged 48

Ilaiyaraaja will share the stage with his brother and renowned music composer, Gangai Amaran, along with leading singers from the Tamil music industry at the ‘Raaja Rhapsody 2.0’ concert on February 14. — Picture courtesy of Pink Creative Agency

Showbiz / 11 Feb 2026

Love, nostalgia and Ilaiyaraaja: Music legend returns for Valentine’s concert at Genting’s Arena of Stars

Givēon performs on stage at Idea Live Arena on February 7, 2026. — Picture courtesy of Billy Wong

Showbiz / 11 Feb 2026

GIVĒON charms Gen Z crowd at debut KL concert with smooth R&B and a ‘Milo’ break

Singer Britney Spears performs onstage during 102.7 KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball 2016 at Staples Center in Los Angeles on December 2, 2016. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 11 Feb 2026

Pop icon Britney Spears sells rights to hit songs including ‘Baby One More Time’

Chappell Roan poses at the red carpet during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 2, 2025. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 11 Feb 2026

G-O-T-T-O-G-O! Chappell Roan dumps Wasserman as rep over Epstein files link

Red Velvet’s Joy is set to make her solo debut in Kuala Lumpur this April as part of her ‘JOY SPLASH’ Asia Tour. — Picture courtesy of SM Entertainment

Showbiz / 10 Feb 2026

Joy to bring ‘JOY SPLASH’ solo tour to KL on April 25, following successful Red Velvet member concerts in Malaysia

Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh made history by becoming the first Malaysian and Asian to win the Best Actress award at the Oscars. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 10 Feb 2026

Michelle Yeoh to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star on second day of CNY

Cast and crew of ‘Mama Not Again’ attend the premiere for the Chinese New Year 2026 film at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on February 9, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Showbiz / 10 Feb 2026

Hong Kong stars bring laughter to ‘Mama, Not Again!’ CNY film premiere in KL

Catherine O’Hara arrives for Apple TV+’s Primetime Emmy Party in Los Angeles September 14, 2025. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 10 Feb 2026

‘Schitt’s Creek’ star Catherine O’Hara died of lung blood clot, death cert confirms

BTS, seen here in a file image, will reunite as a full septet for the first time in nearly four years at a free comeback concert at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 09 Feb 2026

BTS set Seoul buzzing with free comeback concert — here’s how ARMY can get in