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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

Authorities will conduct stepped-up enforcement operations at Woodlands Checkpoint from February 13 to 17 ahead of the festive season, said Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Singapore / 12 Feb 2026

Singapore to step up checks at Woodlands Checkpoint from Feb 13-17 ahead of festive rush

Malaysian Lingkesvaran Rajendaren, convicted of drug trafficking in 2018, was executed in Singapore on Wednesday, the republic’s Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) confirmed. — Unsplash pic
Singapore / 12 Feb 2026

Singapore executes Malaysian man for 2018 drug‑trafficking conviction after courts reject final appeals in drug case

Two Malaysian men pleaded guilty in court yesterday to repeatedly entering Singapore to withdraw a total of S$1 million (RM3.1 million) in scam proceeds for a syndicate operating via Telegram chat groups. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 12 Feb 2026

Two Malaysians plead guilty to withdrawing S$1m in scam proceeds in Singapore

A 25-year-old man was sentenced to 11 years in prison and 10 strokes of the cane yesterday for statutory rape and sexual grooming, after he deceived a 13-year-old girl by posing as a 15-year-old online. — Pexels pic
Singapore / 11 Feb 2026

Singapore man sentenced to 11 years and caning for posing as teen to rape minor

The court heard that the baby was crying, which frustrated the maid, Indah Komala Sari.— Pexels pic
Singapore / 11 Feb 2026

Maid jailed after repeatedly using infant’s arm to strike child’s own face in Singapore

Raisha Anindra Pascasiswi is seen in a social media post with her daughter, Sheyna Lashira Smaradiani. They were hit by a car in Singapore's Chinatown, with Sheyna latter dying from her injuries. — Picture via Instagram
Singapore / 11 Feb 2026

Classmates fundraise for woman after fatal Singapore Chinatown accident that killed daughter

Singapore’s wealth estimate is derived from the 2023 household expenditure survey, augmented by administrative data from CPF and property records. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 10 Feb 2026

Singapore government reveals wealth inequality measure for first time; higher than income disparity

The trade ministry said gross domestic product is expected to expand 2.0-4.0 per cent in 2026, compared with its previous forecast of 1.0-3.0 per cent. — AFP pic
Singapore / 10 Feb 2026

Singapore hikes economic growth forecast on AI boom

According to CNA, the case, described by prosecutors as involving “horrifying and senseless torture,” revealed months of starvation, systematic beatings, and confinement inflicted on Huang Baoying by a group of three individuals. — Pexels pic
Singapore / 10 Feb 2026

Singapore man enters guilty plea in ‘horrifying’ torture case of teen who was beaten, starved

Singapore’s four telecom companies, Singtel, StarHub, M1 and Simba Telecom, were ‌targeted by cyber espionage group UNC3886 in attacks last year, Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency ‍said on Monday. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 09 Feb 2026

Singapore telcos hit by China‑linked hackers UNC3886; cyber agency says no disruption, no data breach

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) have detained a 22-year-old full-time National Serviceman (NSF) in connection with a false bomb threat at Paya Lebar Air Base (PLAB). — Picture via Facebook/Ministry of Defence, Singapore
Singapore / 09 Feb 2026

Singapore national serviceman arrested after false bomb threat at Paya Lebar Air Base; faces jail and fine

A 50 year old man has been fined S$1,000 and barred from driving for nine months after being convicted of speeding at 141kmh along Singapore’s East Coast Parkway (ECP). — AFP pic
Singapore / 09 Feb 2026

Judge throws out defence as Singapore man’s claim ‘it wasn’t me’ fails — fined S$1,000, nine‑month driving ban

Singapore has secured S$14.2 billion investment commitments in 2025, an increase from S$13.5 billion in 2024 amid a volatile global operating environment. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 09 Feb 2026

Singapore wins bigger investment bets in 2025 as commitments climb to S$14.2b, promising 15,700 new jobs

A scene from Singapore film ‘Ah Girl’ written and directed by Singaporean Ang Geck Geck . — Screengrab from YouTube/International Film Festival Rotterdam
Singapore / 09 Feb 2026

Singaporean debut ‘Ah Girl’ wins Youth Jury Award at Rotterdam, opening at home Q2 2026

A crocodile is pictured at the Pin River Conservation Centre in Kinabatangan, Sarawak, on December 10, 2024. — Bernama pic
Singapore / 08 Feb 2026

It’s been a while, crocodile: Singapore reopens Sentosa beaches after scaly guest moves on

Police and bystanders are seen at the site of the fatal accident on South Bridge Road in Singapore. — Facebook/SGRV pic
Singapore / 08 Feb 2026

Six-year-old Indonesian tourist dies after car hits her in Singapore’s Chinatown