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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

Mari Fukada of Japan in action during her third run in the women’s snowboard slopestyle final at Livigno Snow Park, Livigno, Italy, February 18, 2026. — Reuters pic
Sports / 19 Feb 2026

Teen Mari Fukada claims Olympic slopestyle gold as Japan dominates snowboarding

Arsenal’s English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka passes the ball during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on February 18, 2026. — AFP pic
Sports / 19 Feb 2026

Arsenal squander two-goal lead as Wolves snatch stoppage-time draw

Gold medallist Yiming Su of China celebrates on the podium during the Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle Victory Ceremony with silver medallist Taiga Hasegawa of Japan and bronze medallist Jake Canter of United States, at the Livigno Snow Park, Livigno, Italy, February 18, 2026. — Reuters pic
Sports / 19 Feb 2026

Shiffrin ends medal drought with slalom gold, Su Yiming gives China first title

Su Yiming’s popularity transcends the medals. He is frequently cited as a Gen Z icon, a status shaped by his multi-hyphenate lifestyle and so-called “rebel” persona. — AFP pic
Sports / 18 Feb 2026

How a Chinese snowboarder is putting the Winter Olympics on Malaysia’s radar

Manny Pacquiao fights Mario Barrios at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on July 19, 2025. — Reuters pic
Sports / 18 Feb 2026

Pacquiao, 47, announces second comeback fight after Barrios draw in July

Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni in action with Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior during the UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off first leg match at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon on February 17, 2026. — Reuters pic
Sports / 18 Feb 2026

Mourinho defends Prestianni as Vinicius Jr accuses Benfica midfielder of calling him ‘monkey’

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe talks with SL Benfica head coach Jose Mourinho after Vinicius Junior was subjected to racist insults during the UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off first leg match at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon on February 17, 2026. — AFP pic
Sports / 18 Feb 2026

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr racially abused in Benfica win as Mourinho sees red

Heo Seon-haeng, a Ssireum (Korean traditional wrestling) wrestler, celebrates with the trophy after winning a Lunar New Year Ssireum championship final at the Taean Complex Indoor Gymnasium in Taean, South Korea, February 15, 2026. — Reuters pic
Sports / 18 Feb 2026

Once a national obsession, traditional Korean wrestling fights for survival

Casey Wasserman's name was mentioned in the Epstein files multiple times in particular in interactions with Ghislaine Maxwell. — Reuters pic
Sports / 17 Feb 2026

Los Angeles mayor calls for 2028 Olympics chairman to step down over Epstein files

Aerials was placed on hold as officials monitored the weather to see if the snow would clear enough to begin the event later in the day. — Reuters pic
Sports / 17 Feb 2026

Heavy snow upends freestyle skiing and snowboard events 

Jose Mourinho’s Benfica host Real Madrid in a Champions League play-off round clash today, before the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu next week. — AFP pic
Sports / 17 Feb 2026

Benfica coach Mourinho plays down Madrid links, eyes revenge against former club

Barcelona's Spanish forward Lamine Yamal runs during the Spanish league football match against Girona FC. — AFP pic
Sports / 17 Feb 2026

Girona stun Barcelona 2-1 as champions fall behind Real Madrid in title race

Tyson Fury will step back into the ring on April 11 after a 15-month absence to face Russian-born heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov in a bout at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. — Reuters pic
Sports / 17 Feb 2026

Tyson Fury says tragedy involving Anthony Joshua’s friends sparked boxing comeback

Arsenal put third-tier opposition to the sword on Sunday as four first-half goals beat Wigan 4-0 at the Emirates. — AFP pic
Sports / 17 Feb 2026

FA Cup fifth round draw: League One Mansfield to host Arsenal as Newcastle face Man City

Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their second goal with Vinicius Junior against Rayo Vallecano at Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, February 1, 2026. — Reuters pic
Sports / 16 Feb 2026

Crunch time for Real Madrid as Mbappe-Vinicius duo face Benfica test

FAM had previously stated that Perlis FA could re-apply for affiliation once all outstanding issues were successfully resolved. — AFP pic
Sports / 16 Feb 2026

Re-elected Perlis FA president says body will seek reversal of FAM expulsion