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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  / 7 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  / 7 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

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

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  / 7 h ago

Viral Genting drift lands BMW 325i driver in police custody

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  / 5 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

Demonstrators hold placards, including two (L) claiming that Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka are puppets of the US, during a demonstration condemning US and Israeli attacks on Iran and Palestinians in front of the US Embassy in Jakarta on March 3, 2026. — AFP pic
World  / 6 h ago

Prabowo faces Muslim group backlash, says Indonesia will quit Trump’s Board of Peace if it fails to benefit Palestinians

Traders at Ramadan bazaars across the city are grappling with rising costs for chicken, eggs, flour and coconut milk, yet continue serving traditional favourites to customers. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

From ‘murtabak’ to ‘nasi kerabu’, vendors strive to keep Ramadan staples affordable despite soaring expenses

Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres scores their fourth goal past Tottenham Hotspur’s Guglielmo Vicario at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, February 22, 2026. The Premier League is set to introduce a direct-to-consumer streaming service in Asia next season, starting with Singapore, in a move that could reshape the future of football broadcasting. — Reuters pic
Sports / 27 Feb 2026

Premier League to launch streaming service in Singapore next season

MESF President Muhammad Naim Al Amin Saharudin (2nd right) said that among the titles listed are games never contested before, specifically racing simulators. — Bernama pic
Sports / 26 Feb 2026

Over 10 game titles on the table: Malaysia plans biggest-ever SEA Games esports lineup

National badminton legend Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei speaks during the Lee Chong Wei Cup Badminton Tournament Launching Press Conference at the Malaysian Badminton Academy, Bukit Kiara February 26, 2026. — Bernama pic
Sports / 26 Feb 2026

Inaugural Lee Chong Wei Cup offers RM100,000 prize pool for young players as legend gives back to sport

Although United’s men’s team are without European football this season, they generated an operating profit of £32.6 million (RM171 million) in the first six months of the fiscal year, compared with a £3.9 million (US$5.3 million) loss for the same period last year. — AFP pic
Sports / 26 Feb 2026

Man United report £32.6m operating profit but total debt approaches £1.3b

A WTA tournament in Texas has unveiled a “rage room” for players to take out their frustrations away from the cameras after Coco Gauff’s racket-smashing outburst at the Australian Open last month sparked debate about privacy at tournaments. — Reuters pic
Sports / 26 Feb 2026

Austin WTA tournament sets up ‘rage room’ for players to blow off steam after Gauff racket-smashing incident

Paris Saint-Germain’s Spanish head coach Luis Enrique gestures as he speaks during a press conference at the Campus Paris Saint-Germain in Poissy, in the western outskirts of Paris on February 24, 2026, on the eve of the Uefa Champions League play-off second leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain and AS Monaco. — AFP pic
Sports / 26 Feb 2026

PSG coach Luis Enrique calls on team to raise their game in Champions League last 16

Paris Saint-Germain’s Moroccan defender #02 Achraf Hakimi runs with the ball during the Uefa Champions League play-off second leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and AS Monaco at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on February 25, 2026. — AFP pic
Sports / 26 Feb 2026

Hakimi in PSG’s Champions League line‑up against Monaco despite rape charge

Real Madrid’s French midfielder #14 Aurelien Tchouameni celebrates scoring an equalizing goal during the Uefa Champions League knockout round play-off second leg football match between Real Madrid CF and SL Benfica at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on February 25, 2026. — AFP pic
Sports / 26 Feb 2026

Tchouameni hails Real Madrid’s Champions League win over Benfica as ‘a victory for everyone against racism’

Juventus’ US midfielder #22 Weston McKennie scores his team’s third goal next to Galatasaray’s Gabonese midfielder #99 Mario Lemina during the Uefa Champions League, knockout round play-off second leg, football match between Juventus FC and Galatasaray SK at the Allianz stadium in Turin, on February 25, 2026. — AFP pic
Sports / 26 Feb 2026

Galatasaray survive Juventus fightback to reach Champions League last 16

SL Benfica’s Bosnian defender #17 Amar Dedic (left) and Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior fight for the ball during the Uefa Champions League knockout round play-off second leg football match between Real Madrid CF and SL Benfica at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on February 25, 2026. — AFP pic
Sports / 26 Feb 2026

Vinicius sends Real Madrid through to Champions League last 16 as PSG edge 10‑man Monaco

Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid’s French forward #10 Kylian Mbappe (right) and teammates smile during a training session on the eve of their Uefa Champions League knockout round play-off second leg football match against SL Benfica at Real Madrid Sports City in Valdebebas, in the outskirts of Madrid on February 24, 2026. — AFP
Sports / 26 Feb 2026

No quick return for Mbappe after persistent knee pain, says Real Madrid coach Arbeloa

This photo taken on February 17, 2026 shows Japan's Greenland-born women's women's national football team head coach Nils Nielsen speaking in an interview with AFP at the national training center operated by JFA in Chiba. Japan's Greenland-born women's football coach Nils Nielsen is no fan of US President Donald Trump but he loves his team and believes they can become fan favourites at the Asian Cup in Australia. — AFP pic
Sports / 26 Feb 2026

Humble Japan ready to win hearts at Women's Asian Cup

Aruwin was the second-best Asian skier in the event behind Piera Hudson of the United Arab Emirates with 1:49.67s in 39th place. — Reuters pic
Sports / 25 Feb 2026

From Beijing heartbreak to Milano redemption: Aruwin sets her sights on mental mastery for French Alps 2030

Chelsea and West Ham United have been fined £325,000  (RM1.7 million) and £300,000  respectively for the mass confrontation at the end of their Premier League game last month, the Football Association said today. — AFP pic
Sports / 25 Feb 2026

Chelsea and West Ham fined heavily for mass brawl at end of London derby

Edgar Grospiron (left), former Olympic skiing champion and President of the Coordination Commission for the 2030 Winter Olympics in France, and Cyril Linette (right), CEO of the organising committee for the 2030 French Alps Olympic Games, attend a press conference of the Coordination Committee for the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics in Le Grand Bornand, central eastern France, on December 3, 2025. — AFP pic
Sports / 25 Feb 2026

Chief executive of 2030 Olympic Games becomes latest director to quit

Fifa President Gianni Infantino expressed confidence in Mexico’s World Cup preparations despite unrest following a cartel leader’s death. — AFP pic
Sports / 25 Feb 2026

Fifa chief calms fears as Mexico vows ‘no risk’ to World Cup fans after cartel rampage