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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  / 3 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  / 4 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  / 4 h ago

China’s Luckin Coffee moves to buy Blue Bottle in US$400m deal as competition with Starbucks heats up

The MACC chief is seeking, among others, damages for harm to his professional reputation and standing, an injunction to block Bloomberg from repeating the contested statements, an order to remove the article within three days of judgment, and a published apology in newspapers and on social media platforms approved by his lawyers. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
What You Think / 22 Feb 2026

Azam Baki: Love him or loathe him, you’ve got to commend him — Hafiz Hassan

Healthcare design must create spaces that restore agency, ensuring that the patient remains a person, not just a subject of treatment.  — Chinnapong / Shutterstock pic via AFP
What You Think / 22 Feb 2026

Healing by design — Ooi Ow Wen

In the context of city street design, interim projects use low-cost, interim materials — like flexible bollards, modular kerbs, and paint — to quickly demonstrate changes to a street’s geometry, so the local community can experience the alternative and see progress in a short time frame.
What You Think / 21 Feb 2026

A flexible, cheaper approach for city council projects — Qishin Tariq

The author argues that Ramadan subtly transforms medical care, pushing doctors and patients into deeper, more personalised conversations where faith, health and daily routines intersect — and showing how culturally responsive guidance is essential for safe, meaningful fasting. — Bernama pic
What You Think / 21 Feb 2026

Ramadan changes doctor-patient conversation too — Mastura Mohd Sopian

MACC said chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has dismissed the suggestion that he take a leave of absence during the investigation by the special committee investigating his share ownership. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
What You Think / 19 Feb 2026

Should the PSC make the call for the MACC chief to go on leave? — Hafiz Hassan

Muslims perform the first Tarawih prayers of Ramadan 1447H at Masjid Putra yesterday. The solemn atmosphere marked the arrival of the holy month, with Muslims nationwide set to begin fasting — the third pillar of Islam — today. — Bernama pic
What You Think / 19 Feb 2026

In celebration of ordinary harmony — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

US President Donald Trump holds a signed resolution, as he attends a charter announcement for his Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts,alongside the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. — Reuters pic
What You Think / 19 Feb 2026

Is Board of Peace a grand strategic chessboard? Not unless it ends real conflicts — Phar Kim Beng

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki speaks during a special interview session with the media at his office in Putrajaya on February 11, 2026. — Bernama pic
What You Think / 18 Feb 2026

Probe of MACC chief must be in accordance with the law — Hafiz Hassan

In this file photo taken on February 23, 2025, alleged scam centre workers and victims stand together during a crackdown operation by the Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) on illicit activity, at the border checkpoint with Thailand in Myanmar’s eastern Myawaddy township. — AFP pic
What You Think / 17 Feb 2026

No more horsing around with scams: They have to be wiped out in Asean writ large — Phar Kim Beng

Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin and Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin attend the party’s annual general meeting at the Ideal Convention Centre (IDCC) in Shah Alam on September 6, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
What You Think / 17 Feb 2026

Who will be the Leader of the Opposition? — Hafiz Hassan

Myanmar’s civil war risks evolving from an internal humanitarian catastrophe into a regional maritime security challenge. Asean has not yet conceptualised the crisis in these terms. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
What You Think / 16 Feb 2026

The Andaman that sadly escapes the attention of Asean — Phar Kim Beng

All officers and junior officers of the MACC are also members of the general public service of the Federation as stipulated by Section 6(3) of the Act, says the writer. — File picture by Choo Choy May
What You Think / 15 Feb 2026

Rule of law demands that we know the law, first and foremost — Hafiz Hassan

Malaysia’s experience after the 1MDB scandal shows how quickly public perceptions can shift when institutions are seen as weak. — Reuters pic
What You Think / 14 Feb 2026

What can we learn from our latest CPI — Zuhairan Yunmi Yunan

The author argues that a Private Member’s Bill is the proper mechanism to establish parliamentary oversight of the MACC. — Freepik pic
What You Think / 14 Feb 2026

Protests and rallies are good, but a Private Member’s Bill is better — Hafiz Hassan

A sample of bastnaesite ore, a mineral used in the rare earth industry to extract elements such as cerium, lanthanum, and neodymium, is displayed at the Geological Museum of China in Beijing, China, October 14, 2025. — Reuters pic
What You Think / 13 Feb 2026

The deep-sea frontier: Why Malaysia must partner with Japan for global REE value chain — Phar Kim Beng and Jitkai Chin

The author argues that Australia’s National Anti-Corruption Commission strengthens transparency and corruption oversight, and questions when Malaysia will introduce similar parliamentary oversight for the MACC. ― Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
What You Think / 13 Feb 2026

When will Malaysians get to see parliamentary oversight of the MACC? — Hafiz Hassan