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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

Faizal Hussein returns as Walid. — Picture courtesy of Viu Malaysia
Showbiz / 05 Feb 2026

Viu’s cult drama ‘Bidaah’ stirs fierce debates, returns as ‘Walid’ with power struggles and new faces

Savannah Guthrie (centre) appeals for information after her 84-year-old mother vanished from her Arizona home. She is flanked by her siblings. — Screengrab from Facebook video
Showbiz / 05 Feb 2026

‘We are ready to listen’: US TV show host Savannah Guthrie begs kidnappers for contact as 84-year-old mother vanishes

The 82-year-old crooner revealed a lung cancer diagnosis in December. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 05 Feb 2026

Barry Manilow cancels Las Vegas shows but ‘doing great’ post-lung cancer surgery

A Netflix documentary released on February 4, 2026 about Letby, the former UK nurse jailed for life for murdering seven babies, is taking a fresh look at the puzzling case of the prolific child killer. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 05 Feb 2026

‘It would kill us to watch’: Lucy Letby’s parents slam Netflix’s new documentary on UK baby-killer nurse

A new Michael Jackson documentary, which aired in the UK on February 4, 2026, features previously unheard audio of him sharing his thoughts on children, including that he believed they wanted to touch him. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 05 Feb 2026

New Michael Jackson tapes reveal star claiming ‘children wanted to touch me’ in explosive UK documentary

'Riverstone', one of nine fiction films competing for the Cyclo d’Or prize, also scooped two gongs at the Shanghai Film Festival last June.— YouTube screenshot
Showbiz / 04 Feb 2026

Sri Lanka’s ‘Riverstone’ takes gold at French Asian film festival

Birds of War traces the growing relationship between Syrian activist-cameraman Abd Alkader Habak and Lebanese journalist Janay Boulos, who was working for the BBC in London as Syria’s civil war unfurled. — Picture via Sundance Film Festival
Showbiz / 04 Feb 2026

Love in a time of war for journalist and activist in new documentary

Get ready for some 'Timurnesia' vibes in April. — Instagram screenshot
Showbiz / 04 Feb 2026

Malam FYP Timur promises a good time with Indonesia viral sensations Faris Adam, Silet Open Up and Ecko Show in April

The late Barbie Hsu Shi-yuan married husband DJ Koo in February 2022. — Picture via Weibo
Showbiz / 04 Feb 2026

DJ Koo unveils memorial statue for late wife Barbie Hsu a year after her death

Josh D'Amaro (right), will be in the CEO role from March 18, 2026, the same day as the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 04 Feb 2026

Hollywood watches closely as Disney ends CEO speculation with Josh D’Amaro appointment

Bad Bunny poses at the red carpet during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California February 1, 2026.
Showbiz / 03 Feb 2026

NFL chief says Bad Bunny will use Super Bowl stage to ‘bring people together’

This photo taken on January 30, 2026 shows a gallery assistant posing with a screen-matched ‘Eve of the Daleks’ Tardis (centre), a ‘Bronze Asylum Dalek’ (right) and a ‘Sardicktown Clock’ (left), props from the popular long-running Britain series ‘Doctor Who’, at a preview by memorabilia auction house Propstore in Rickmansworth, near London. From a Tardis to a Dalek, ‘Doctor Who’ fans worldwide can bid from February 3 to own a piece of television history as the BBC auctions off props and costumes from the cult sci-fi series. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 03 Feb 2026

Fans get chance to own Tardis, Dalek as BBC launches global auction of ‘Doctor Who’ props and memorabilia

Netflix said today it will livestream BTS’s comeback concert to around 190 countries in what could be the largest live K-pop event to date as the megastars return from military service. ― AFP pic
Showbiz / 03 Feb 2026

BTS comeback to stream in 190 countries on Netflix in global K‑pop mega event

G-Dragon closed K-Spark Malaysia with a stellar performance at Stadium Merdeka, hinting at big things ahead for BigBang this year. — Picture from Instagram/msiakpopfans
Showbiz / 03 Feb 2026

From scepticism to screams: K-Spark Malaysia’s first night at Stadium Merdeka

Kendrick Lamar accepts the award for Best Rap Album for ‘GNX’ during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California February 1, 2026. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 02 Feb 2026

Kendrick Lamar’s Grammys sweep reinforces his status as rap’s poet laureate

K-Spark is the third instalment of the music festival which debuted in February last year in Bangkok, Thailand. — Picture via Instagram/ ksparkmy2026
Showbiz / 02 Feb 2026

K‑Spark Malaysia: Did last‑minute announcements hurt the festival — or fuel the hype? (VIDEO)