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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

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

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

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in France on a rape charge, his lawyer and prosecutors confirmed. — AFP pic
Sports / 25 Feb 2026

Morocco and PSG star Hakimi faces rape trial, says accusation rests on ‘false’ claims

Bodo/Glimt goalkeeper Nikita Haikin dives to make a save during the Champions League play-off against Inter Milan at San Siro in Milan February 24, 2026. — AFP pic
Sports / 25 Feb 2026

Arctic outsiders stun San Siro as Bodo/Glimt topple mighty Inter to storm into Champions League last 16

Jose Mourinho led Istanbul’s Yellow Canaries to second place in the league last season behind Galatasaray, failing to end their title drought. — Reuters file pic
Sports / 24 Feb 2026

Why Mourinho’s Bernabeu return with Benfica just got more complicated

File picture of a player from Team Malaysia during the Arena of Valor Asian Games Version Final at the China Hangzhou Esports Centre, Hangzhou, September 26, 2023. Eight teams have been selected to anchor the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Professional League Malaysia (MPL MY) under a newly launched long-term partnership programme. — Reuters pic
Sports / 24 Feb 2026

New chapter in esports: MPL Malaysia names eight core teams under long-term partnership

Tee Kai Wun and Man Wei Chong (right) in action against the Thai pair during the men’s team badminton semifinals of the 33rd SEA Games Thailand at Gymnasium 4, Thammasat University Rangsit Campus in Bangkok, December 8, 2025. Wei Chong is determined to participate in the prestigious 2026 All England tournament despite not fully recovering from three injuries to his right knee. — Bernama pic
Sports / 24 Feb 2026

Knee pain, no gain? Man Wei Chong eyes 2026 All England despite injuries

File picture of Japan’s Naoya Inoue fighting against Mexico’s Luis Nery during their IBF-WBA-WBC-WBO super-bantamweight title boxing match at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on May 6, 2024. Japan’s undisputed super-bantamweight world champion Inoue will fight countryman Junto Nakatani in a mega-fight at the Tokyo Dome on May 2, US media reported Tuesday. — AFP pic
Sports / 24 Feb 2026

Inoue set for Tokyo super-bantamweight showdown with Nakatani in May

Atletico Madrid’s French forward #07 Antoine Griezmann passes the ball during the Uefa Champions League knockout round play-off first leg football match between Club Brugge and Atletico Madrid at the Jan Breydel Stadium in Brugge on February 18, 2026. — AFP pic
Sports / 24 Feb 2026

Griezmann in talks to join MLS side Orlando City

Manchester United’s Slovenian striker #30 Benjamin Sesko scores the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Manchester United at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool, north-west England on February 23, 2026. — AFP pic
Sports / 24 Feb 2026

‘Super-sub’ Sesko seals Man United win at Everton

Manchester United’s Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring their first goal against Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool, February 23, 2026. — Action Images pic via Reuters
Sports / 24 Feb 2026

Carrick hails ‘ruthless’ Man United match-winner Sesko

The bout between two of boxing’s biggest names — who famously fought a blockbuster clash in 2015, and are now both in their late forties — comes days after Floyd Mayweather announced he is coming out of retirement. — AFP pics
Sports / 24 Feb 2026

‘Money’ meets ‘PacMan’: Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch locked for September in Las Vegas

Arsenal’s William Saliba in action with Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Tolu Arokodare at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, February 18, 2026. — Action Images pic via Reuters
Sports / 24 Feb 2026

UK police investigating racist abuse of Premier League quartet

Gold medallist China’s Eileen Gu celebrates on the podium after winning the freestyle skiing women’s freeski halfpipe final during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Livigno February 22, 2026. — AFP pic
Sports / 24 Feb 2026

Most decorated freeskier ever — now Eileen Gu takes her star power to Milan Fashion Week

Liverpool’s Dutch manager Arne Slot applauded Alexis Mac Allister for regaining his best form. — AFP pic
Sports / 23 Feb 2026

Slot says Mac Allister rediscovering best form after late winner at Forest

Manager Mikel Arteta (L) celebrates the team's victory with Arsenal's French defender William Saliba (R). — AFP pic
Sports / 23 Feb 2026

Arsenal thrash Tottenham 4-1 as Arteta hails ‘cathartic’ response after Wolves setback

Liverpool's Argentinian midfielder Alexis Mac Allister celebrates after scoring the team's first goal. — AFP pic
Sports / 23 Feb 2026

Liverpool scrape past Nottingham Forest 1-0 as Mac Allister calls for improvement

A player throws a snowball during the Showa-shinzan International Yukigassen competition in Sobetsu, Hokkaido prefecture on February 21, 2026. — AFP pic
Sports / 22 Feb 2026

Snowball showdown: Japan’s yukigassen teams throw down for Olympic dreams