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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  / 5 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  / 5 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  / 17 h ago

A war without a coalition: In the Iran war, US goes it alone like never before as allies balk

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission today called on Chai Jin Shern, also known as James Chai, to immediately contact investigating officers and return to Malaysia to assist in an ongoing investigation. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

MACC urges James Chai to return and cooperate, says media statements not a substitute for investigation

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  / 17 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  / 5 h ago

Viral Genting drift lands BMW 325i driver in police custody

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  / 5 h ago

Former Rafizi aide James Chai appoints lawyers as MACC seeks his cooperation in probe

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  / 18 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  / 5 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  / 4 h ago

Trump rules out talks, says only Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ can end Middle East war

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  / 2 h ago

Perikatan chairman Ahmad Samsuri dismisses claims linking him to alleged ‘Bangkok Move’ meeting

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  / 3 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  / 3 h ago

‘Who is he to decide?’ Hamzah questions Muhyiddin’s authority over new party’s possible move to join Perikatan

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for continued commitment from all civil servants in realising the aspirations of Malaysia Madani to bring the country to a more advanced and competitive level. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Anwar urges civil service to strengthen governance, improve delivery and adopt new tech under Malaysia Madani

At 6pm, the ringgit stood at 3.9425/9535 versus the greenback from 3.9415/9480 at Thursday’s close. ― Bernama pic
Money  / 19 h ago

Ringgit rises against major currencies, slightly weaker vs US dollar

US-Israel’s attack in the Middle East ‘is igniting a dangerous chain reaction across the region’, the International Committee of the Red Cross said on February 28, 2026, and called for political will to prevent a humanitarian crisis. — Reuters pic
World / 28 Feb 2026

International Red Cross warns of humanitarian crisis, calls for ‘rules of war’ as violence spreads in Middle East

An explosion in the sea, after missiles were launched towards Israel from Iran following strikes by Israel and the US on Iran, as seen from Haifa, northern Israel, February 28, 2026. — Reuters pic An explosion in the sea, after missiles were launched towards Israel from Iran following strikes by Israel and the US on Iran, as seen from Haifa, northern Israel, February 28, 2026. A strike from Israel hit an Iranian school in Hormozgan, killing 24 students. — Reuters pic
World / 28 Feb 2026

Israeli airstrikes on southern Iran school claim 24 young lives

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto signalled his willingness to broker dialogue after US and Israel strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026. — Reuters pic
World / 28 Feb 2026

Indonesia offers to mediate US-Iran tensions, Prabowo ready to visit Tehran

More than 9,600 flights had been delayed globally and more than 500 cancelled worldwide as of 1030 GMT February 28, 2026, according to flight tracking website FlightAware following the airstrikes involving the US, Israel, Iran and Iraq as countries in the Middle East region and its neighbours close their air space. — Screenshot from FlightAware satellite tracking
World / 28 Feb 2026

Air travel chaos: Thousands of flights delayed or cancelled as Iran, Israel, and neighbouring countries shut skies amid US-Israel attacks

Two people died after the Jurf al-Sakher base, also known as Jurf al-Nasr, in southern Iraq, that mostly hosts the powerful pro-Iran group Kataeb Hezbollah, was bombed on February 28, 2026 amid US and Israel strikes against Iran. — Unsplash pic
World / 28 Feb 2026

Iraq base hosting Hashed al-Shaabi faction hit, killing two, attackers unclear

This combination of video grabs taken from UGC images posted on social media on February 28, 2026, and verified by AFPTV teams in Paris, show a repoted explosion in Tehran. — UGC/unknown/AFP pic
World / 28 Feb 2026

Pentagon: US dubs Iran assault ‘Operation Epic Fury’

This video grab taken from UGC images posted on social media on February 28, 2026, and verified by AFPTV teams in Paris, shows a person walking as a plume of smoke rises following a reported explosion in Tehran. — UGC/unknown/AFP pic
World / 28 Feb 2026

Warplanes, missiles fly over Iraq amid reported US-Israel strikes on Iran, say witnesses, military source

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, February 21, 2026. — Iran's Presidential website/Wana (West Asia News Agency) pic via Reuters
World / 28 Feb 2026

Iran’s President Pezeshkian ‘safe and sound’, says state media

US President Donald Trump gestures as he arrives at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida on February 27, 2026. Trump is spending the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago resort. — AFP pic
World / 28 Feb 2026

‘Lay down your weapons or face certain death’: Trump vows to ‘annihilate’ Iran’s military, tells citizens to ‘take over your govt’

A plume of smoke rises following a reported explosion in Tehran on February 28, 2026. — AFP pic
World / 28 Feb 2026

Iran confirms Israeli ‘aggression’ as state TV reports missile attack on Tehran

A Taliban security personnel standing near an anti-aircraft gun keeps watch for Pakistani airstrikes near the Durand Line in Gurbuz district of Khost province on February 27, 2026 following overnight cross-border fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan. — AFP pic
World / 28 Feb 2026

Afghanistan says it downed Pakistani jet, captured pilot as cross-border strikes flare

A plume of smoke rises into the sky as fire burns at an industrial complex in Abadan, Iran on February 26, 2026. — Reuters pic
World / 28 Feb 2026

America joins Israel in attacking Iran as multiple US officials confirm joint operation

A plume of smoke rises following a reported explosion in Tehran on February 28, 2026. — AFP pic
World / 28 Feb 2026

Israel strikes Iranian regime and military sites including ballistic missile facilities, official confirms

A US unmanned Reaper drone taxies on the runway of the Rafael Hernandez Airport in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico September 4, 2025. — Reuters pic
World / 28 Feb 2026

Oops: Pentagon accidentally shoots down US government drone with a laser

OpenAI said yesterday it struck a deal for the Pentagon to use its models in the US defence agency’s classified network, with ‘safeguards,’ after President Donald Trump blacklisted AI rival Anthropic. — Reuters pic
World / 28 Feb 2026

OpenAI inks Pentagon deal with ‘safeguards’ as Trump dumps Anthropic over AI ethics clash

President Donald Trump yesterday suggested a ‘friendly takeover’ of communist-led Cuba, with tensions high between Washington and Havana in the wake of the US toppling of Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro. — Reuters pic
World / 28 Feb 2026

Trump floats ‘friendly takeover’ as Cuba reels from US embargo