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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

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called a snap election in winter, early in her tenure, before incumbency advantages could fully accrue. 
What You Think / 09 Feb 2026

A super 2/3 majority forged in the snow—and why Trump cannot ignore Japan now — Phar Kim Beng

The authors say that the global fast fashion industry drives environmental damage and labour exploitation in production hubs across Asia. — AFP pic
What You Think / 08 Feb 2026

Slowing down the fast fashion crisis — Audrey Kang Nian, Jelina Teoh and Mohd Istajib Mokhtar

Sebatik Island on Google Maps
What You Think / 08 Feb 2026

Malaysia-Indonesia OBP – if there is agreement between the two countries, future generations will not inherit what past and current generations inherit — Hafiz Hassan

A doctor attends to a patient during a consultation at a clinic in Shah Alam, Selangor, on Nov 2, 2020. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
What You Think / 08 Feb 2026

We need smarter ways to keep people out of hospitals — Zareen Nadra Mohd Nasir

The author says Malaysia’s relationship with India reflects growing cooperation among medium-sized powers across regions. — Bernama pic
What You Think / 08 Feb 2026

Australia and Indonesia relationship enhanced, India and Malaysia reinforced — Phar Kim Beng

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (right) with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) during a programme with the Indian community in conjunction with Modi’s two-day official visit to Malaysia at the Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre today. — Bernama pic
What You Think / 07 Feb 2026

Why Modi’s Europe to Asia trade push signals a new geometry of power — Vasanthi Ramachandran

Election officials inspect ballot boxes at the municipality office in Narathiwat on February 7, 2026, before carrying them to a polling station. — AFP pic
What You Think / 07 Feb 2026

Anwar faces two crucial national elections tomorrow: Japan and Thailand — Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lumpur is the nation’s capital and a global city. Debates about its future governance should be conducted with maturity, clarity, and responsibility. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
What You Think / 07 Feb 2026

DBKL Mayoral elections: Democracy should not be something we fear — Ben Fong Kok Seng

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. — Reuters pic
What You Think / 07 Feb 2026

Any big victory of Takaichi Sanae on Feb 8 would not be a slight to China — Phar Kim Beng

Modi’s visit came at a moment when India’s global standing is being reshaped less by rhetoric and more by hard economic leverage. — AFP pic
What You Think / 06 Feb 2026

Modi’s Malaysia visit shows India’s growing trade profile — Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lumpur’s ambition to stand among global cities cannot rest on branding alone. It must be matched by governance structures that recognise residents as active citizens, not passive recipients of policy. — Picture by Hari Anggara
What You Think / 05 Feb 2026

Time to let Kuala Lumpur’s residents choose their mayor — Joshua Low

For healthcare innovation to truly succeed, engineers and doctors must learn to speak the same language — not only in terms of technical vocabulary, but also in understanding each other’s priorities, constraints, and ways of thinking. — AFP pic
What You Think / 05 Feb 2026

Engineers and doctors must learn to speak the same language for healthcare innovation to work — Chai Jing Xuan

The author argues that people should verify and validate facts before condemning or spreading claims, as rushed judgments can mislead the public. — Unsplash pic
What You Think / 05 Feb 2026

To verify and validate, one cannot be ‘lazy to read’ — Hafiz Hassan

The author argues that organisations are facing permanent changes that mean employers can no longer realistically promise long-term job security, thus requiring leaders to focus on fairness, transparency and how employees are treated rather than offering stability. — Unsplash pic
What You Think / 04 Feb 2026

If stability is an illusion, let's be responsible anyway — Elman Mustafa El Bakri

In simple words, if a state parliament and the federal parliament pass conflicting laws on the same subject, then the federal law overrides the state law. — Pexels pic
What You Think / 04 Feb 2026

Conflict between federal law and state law – the Australian experience — Hafiz Hassan

The author argues that rising medical insurance premiums are placing an unsustainable financial strain on middle-class families, and that the MHIT reform helps keep private healthcare coverage affordable. — Freepik pic
What You Think / 04 Feb 2026

Rising premiums, real worries: Why MHIT matters to middle-class families — Seelan Panirselvam