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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  / 18 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 woman reportedly assaulted the 73-year-old cabby after claiming she had neither cash nor cashless payment options to pay her S$24 fare. — AFP pic
Singapore / 19 Feb 2026

Singapore woman’s drunken assault on 73-year-old cab driver lands her two-week jail term

A smooth-coated otter is pictured next to a canal in Singapore on May 29, 2020. — AFP pic
Singapore / 18 Feb 2026

‘Detective work’: Singapore’s otter census reveals challenges of counting urban wildlife

Singapore Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said the government will provide S$100 million (RM390 million) to support higher community care salaries and raise long-term care subsidies from July. — Singapore Ministry of Communications and Information pic
Singapore / 17 Feb 2026

Singapore to raise pay for community care staff by at least 7pc

A total of 466 new units were sold last month, excluding executive condominiums (ECs), up from 197 in December 2025. Including ECs, sales jumped to 990 units, marking a three-month high, the URA figures showed. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 17 Feb 2026

Singapore private home sales surge in January after year-end slowdown, led by Coastal Cabana and Newport Residences

According to AsiaOne, the individual reportedly fell to their death after gambling, prompting the embassy to assist the family with after-death arrangements. — Unsplash pic
Singapore / 16 Feb 2026

China embassy in Singapore warns its citizens against gambling after MBS casino death

Singapore police were alerted to the incident at around 5.50am at Block 375 Bukit Batok Street 31, where the car was reportedly mounted on a curb. — Picture from social media
Singapore / 16 Feb 2026

Singapore man dies after car skids near Bukit Batok HDB block

Singapore prosecutors told the court that Om Kumar Rai initially extended his hand as if for a handshake but instead held onto her right hand and kissed the back of it twice. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 16 Feb 2026

Deceptive approach: Singapore man posing as colleague of victim’s dad jailed five months for molestation

Viona Teo Kee Liok had been charged in January with seven counts of causing annoyance to a resident at Block 131 Marsiling Rise, allegedly committing the acts between December 25, 2025, and January 12, 2026. The accusations included throwing human waste four times, food waste twice, and a combination of food and human waste once onto the unit’s parapet. — AFP pic
Singapore / 16 Feb 2026

HDB human waste-throwing incident: Singapore woman granted discharge on all seven charges

Speaking in his Chinese New Year video message, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said this year’s celebration is especially meaningful to the nation, as Muslims also begin observing the blessed month of Ramadan. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Singapore / 16 Feb 2026

PM Wong urges Singaporeans to uphold harmony during Chinese New Year and Ramadan

In a statement today, Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) said electronics exports expanded by 56.1 per cent last month, driven primarily by integrated circuits and disk media products, while non-electronics exports declined by 3.0 per cent. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 16 Feb 2026

Singapore’s exports jump 9.3pc in January on strong AI-related demand

The ministry was reported saying that minor ailments should be treated at GP or 24-hour clinics, while serious or life-threatening emergencies, such as chest pain, breathlessness, or uncontrollable bleeding, should be directed to hospital Accident & Emergency departments. — AFP pic
Singapore / 15 Feb 2026

Over 1,000 GP clinics to stay open in Singapore during Chinese New Year, says MOH

Halim was last seen at about 10.30 pm on Feb 7 at Anggun Residences, a serviced apartment in Kuala Lumpur’s Chow Kit district before he was found eight days later. — Picture via Facebook
Singapore / 15 Feb 2026

Singapore man with mild dementia found in Kuala Lumpur after missing for eight days

SCDF said a person was found trapped in the front passenger seat and was rescued using hydraulic rescue equipment. — Picture via Facebook
Singapore / 15 Feb 2026

Four taken to hospital after car overturns in River Valley in Singapore, police say

People visit a Pop Mart shop that sells ‘blind box’ products at a mall in Singapore on February 13, 2026. Singapore said it plans to regulate the sale of ‘blind box’ products after the controversial marketing strategy raised concerns worldwide about gambling inducement. — AFP pic
Singapore / 14 Feb 2026

Singapore mulls regulating ‘blind boxes’ to curb gambling risks as concerns grow over impact on minors

Singapore has launched investigations into 231 individuals suspected of being involved in scam activities that caused losses exceeding S$6.35 million (RM19.61 million), following a two-week nationwide police operation. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Singapore / 14 Feb 2026

Singapore police probe 231 suspects linked to more than 900 scam cases, losses above S$6m

A view of the Brani container terminal in Singapore February 20, 2025. New Zealand and Singapore have signed a new electronic certification arrangement to streamline trade in food and primary products, a senior New Zealand official said yesterday. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 14 Feb 2026

Singapore and NZ agree on digital certification system for food and primary exports