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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 initial Volvo EV recall in January had involved 143 EX30 Ultra cars, though seven were later confirmed clear of the issue. ― Reuters pic
Singapore / 24 Feb 2026

Volvo expands EV recall in Singapore over battery fire risk, 58 more owners affected

According to the study, called the Pioneer study, which tracked 2,636 Chinese, Malay and Indian adults aged 60 to 102 from late 2017 to October 2022, about 20 per cent of participants had some form of triple sensory loss. — AFP pic
Singapore / 23 Feb 2026

Most older Singaporeans unaware of eye disease, one in five has hearing loss, study finds

The Singapore Trade of Industry Ministry is seeking clarity from its US counterparts on the implementation of the new Section 122 tariffs and processes for tariff refunds. — Unsplash pic
Singapore / 22 Feb 2026

From 10pc to 15pc: Trump’s tariff jump leaves Singapore asking ‘how exactly?’

Households in Singapore living in private properties will receive S$1,200 in vouchers from April 1 under the Enhancement for Active Seniors (Private Housing) Programme, benefiting over 80,000 households. — Unsplash pic
Singapore / 22 Feb 2026

Ageing safely: Singapore extends S$1,200 aid to private homes for senior-friendly upgrades

Singapore’s registered doctor pool has grown by nearly 50 per cent over the past decade, improving the doctor-to-population ratio, according to the Singapore Medical Council. — Unsplash pic
Singapore / 22 Feb 2026

Singapore doctor pool grows by half in a decade as demand rises, 60pc trained locally

Singaporean Mitchell Ong (left), now 45, has been under detention in Spain since he was arrested in April 2024 for the murder of fellow Singaporean Audrey Fang (right) who was 39 at the time. — Pictures from Instagram/strongestasian and Facebook/Fang Dirou
Singapore / 21 Feb 2026

Audrey Fang murder: Two years on, Singaporean family seeks extension of suspected killer’s detention in Spain pending trial

At least 59 motorists faced penalties for traffic violations at the Woodlands checkpoint in Singapore during the CNY 2026 crackdown. — Picture from Facebook/Immigration and Checkpoints Authority
Singapore / 21 Feb 2026

Queue jumpers and lane-crossers face penalties for Woodlands traffic violations during CNY

Singapore police are on the lookout for the driver who caused a car crash on Simei Street 3 on February 20, 2026, and have arrested the car owner aged 21. — Unsplash pic
Singapore / 21 Feb 2026

Singapore cops nab 21-year-old car owner after alleged unlicensed driver flees Simei crash scene

Singapore goods bound for the US remain subject to a 10 per cent tariff after Washington moved to reinstate the levy under a separate trade law. — Unsplash pic
Singapore / 21 Feb 2026

Tariff twist: US 10pc levy on Singapore stays after court clips Trump’s powers

A view of the central business district skyline in Singapore May 27, 2025. A total of 22,000 eligible civil servants in Singapore will receive a salary increment between two and nine per cent beginning August 1, according to the Public Service Division. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 20 Feb 2026

Singapore to raise salaries for 22,000 civil servants by up to 9pc from Aug 1

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said all 271 passengers were safely evacuated and disembarked at Harbour Front Ferry Terminal. — PIcture from Facebook/Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore - MPA
Singapore / 20 Feb 2026

Cruise blaze off Singapore: Dead crew member identified as Indonesian, four passengers taken to hospital

File picture of a Sheng Siong outlet in Singapore. A 45-year-old man was discovered dead inside a Chinese New Year bazaar tent set up outside a supermarket in Tampines earlier this week.
Singapore / 20 Feb 2026

Singapore man found dead at CNY bazaar tent set up outside Tampines Sheng Siong

An Israeli soldier aims his weapon during a raid at the Balata refugee camp east of Nablus city in the occupied West Bank on August 11, 2025. Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has acknowledged reports that two Singaporeans may have been involved in fighting for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) during the Gaza conflict, but said it has no verified information at this time. — AFP pic
Singapore / 20 Feb 2026

Singapore aware of report alleging citizens fought for Israel, says no substantiated information

The winding-up order was issued on January 23 following an application by United Overseas Bank (UOB), which is seeking to recover more than S$96,000 (RM295,600) in outstanding debt plus interest. — Picture from https://www.sentosa.com.sg
Singapore / 20 Feb 2026

Singapore’s Sentosa club Tipsy Unicorn shuts after court orders operator into liquidation

The Liberia-registered vessel World Legacy was carrying 388 crew members, none of whom were Singaporean, and 224 passengers, including 185 Singaporeans. — Picture from Facebook/World Legacy by World Cruises
Singapore / 20 Feb 2026

One crew member dies after fire erupts on Singapore-bound cruise ship; all passengers safe

The dataset, accessed under Israel’s Freedom of Information Law, shows one soldier identified as having dual Israeli-Singapore citizenship, while another held multiple passports, including Singaporean and Israeli. — AFP pic
Singapore / 19 Feb 2026

IDF data suggests Singapore nationals may be among dual citizens serving in Israeli military during Gaza war