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Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said Kuala Lumpur City Hall will close the roads in stages from 2 pm to midnight to ensure the smooth running of the event and the safety of road users and the public. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Major KL roads to be shut from 2pm to midnight today for MotoGP season launch

DAPSY chief Woo Kah Leong called on all parties to stop using the term “kuil haram” (illegal temple), describing it as prejudicial, misleading, and hurtful to Hindu worshippers.

Malaysia / 17 h ago

DAP Youth chief urges action against ‘illegal temple’ rally organisers, calls for end to divisive labels

University of Minnesota police use bolt cutters to free students who chained themselves to the doors of Morrill Hall during a protest calling on University President Rebecca Cunningham to declare the campus a “sanctuary campus”. Demonstrators are demanding an end to immigration raids in the Twin Cities, following the fatal shootings of VA nurse Alex Pretti and mother-of-three Renee Good by federal agents. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Malaysians in Minnesota gripped by anxiety as ICE steps up immigration arrests

Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said his Home Ministry will be working with the Finance Ministry to establish a task force to address foreigners misusing social visit passes to land jobs in Malaysia which are hurting local businesses. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Number of foreign tourists working illegally in Malaysia rising, hurting local businesses, says home minister

Lim Seok Pheng's listing makes her the second Singaporean on the DHS site, alongside convicted child sex offender Amos Yee. — DHS website screenshot

Singapore / 17 h ago

Singaporean detained by ICE, added to US ‘worst of the worst’ criminal list for cartel links

Ranhill SAJ said water tankers and static tanks will be provided as needed at strategic locations. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Water rationing in Kluang, Pontian starts tonight till Feb 28 as Machap dam levels drop

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim who is also PKR president, said he had issued this strict order yesterday during the Cabinet’s weekly meeting. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Anwar: Free to criticise, but threats to national security will face ‘maximum action’

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said investigations are ongoing, with three men, including a foreign national, detained to assist in the case. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Penang police say jealousy may be motive in killing of single mother in Sungai Dua

Perak Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman Datuk A. Sivanesan said a compound had been imposed on the developer for failing to comply with construction standards. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Perak orders halt to Sungai Siput pig farm project built without planning approval

Delegates attend the Selangor PKR convention at the MPAJ Convention Centre in Taman Melawati, Selangor on February 7, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Selangor PKR must win big to keep Anwar in Putrajaya, says Amirudin

The Sabah capital city will be closing off several roads surrounding Lintasan Deasoka, including Jalan KK Bypass, Jalan Gaya, Jalan Pantai, and Jalan Coastal, from February 9 to 11, 2026 for the Chinese New Year carnival. — Picture from Facebook/Kota Kinabalu City

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Heads up, KK drivers: Road closures from Feb 9–11 for CNY carnival

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the decision was made following security intelligence assessments and feedback obtained from all relevant parties, including the owners of premises in the surrounding area. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

City police deny permit for Garah rally at Sogo over security risks and public safety concerns

The ministry said matters related to the construction, renovation and compliance of places of worship fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Housing and Local Government through relevant legal provisions. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Unity Ministry urges legal process, warns against racial or religious tensions over places of worship

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a light moment with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during his official visit to Malaysia at the Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre. — Picture by Sayutu Zainudin

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Anwar hails Modi as close friend as Malaysia, India deepen strategic ties

Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming said the millions spent on upgrading amenities and homes in new villages across the country since 2023 has benefited thousands of residents and members of the public. — Picture from Facebook/Nga Kor Ming

Malaysia / 12 h ago

‘We deliver’: Housing minister says new villages nationwide shine after three years and over RM325m spent

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Malaysia / 8 h ago

Anwar hails Modi as close friend as Malaysia, India deepen strategic ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a light moment with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during his official visit to Malaysia at the Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre. — Picture by Sayutu Zainudin

SERI KEMBANGAN, Feb 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today described Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a great personal friend, saying his visit to Malaysia reflects the strong and enduring ties between the two countries amid growing global uncertainty.He said he was delighted to welcome Modi to...

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Pakatan Harapan secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the coalition has begun early preparations and strategy discussions for the upcoming state elections. — Picture by Sayuti Zanudin

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Pakatan finalising strategy for Melaka, Johor, Sarawak elections

Delay in social media response lets harmful content like scam and gambling ads reach Malaysians first, according to Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Deputy communications minister flags delay in social media action as harmful ads hit users first, urges faster blocks

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming reminds Malaysians that KL once had mayoral elections, and urged for calm while the International Islamic University Malaysia studies whether or not it is timely to bring it back. ― Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 14 h ago

KL mayoral polls not new, let’s wait for IIUM study before weighing in, says local govt minister

Johor DAP chairman Teo Nie Ching does not rule out the possibility of a Johor state electionin 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Johor Pakatan starts internal seat-sharing talks as state polls loom

The Sabah capital city will be closing off several roads surrounding Lintasan Deasoka, including Jalan KK Bypass, Jalan Gaya, Jalan Pantai, and Jalan Coastal, from February 9 to 11, 2026 for the Chinese New Year carnival. — Picture from Facebook/Kota Kinabalu City

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Heads up, KK drivers: Road closures from Feb 9–11 for CNY carnival

Ranhill SAJ said water tankers and static tanks will be provided as needed at strategic locations. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Water rationing in Kluang, Pontian starts tonight till Feb 28 as Machap dam levels drop

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said Kuala Lumpur City Hall will close the roads in stages from 2 pm to midnight to ensure the smooth running of the event and the safety of road users and the public. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Major KL roads to be shut from 2pm to midnight today for MotoGP season launch

Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said the matter reflects the commitment of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to ensure that national development is not focused solely on urban areas, but also benefits rural communities. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Dr Wan Azizah: Govt committed to improving basic amenities in every Malaysian village

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A Singapore study has found that age, smoking, oral bacteria and genetic mutations can combine to amplify the risk of stomach cancer. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Singapore / 12 h ago

Singapore study finds age, smoking and genetic mutations together heighten stomach cancer risk

Singapore dentists will scale back the use of mercury in tooth fillings but continue to rely on amalgam in selected cases, even as the World Health Organisation pushes for a global phase‑out by 2034. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 13 h ago

Singapore dentists to cut back on mercury fillings but retain use in selected cases as WHO urges phase‑out by 2034

Singapore State Coroner Adam Nakhoda criticised a surgeon whose patient died after a botched procedure, saying the doctor was not forthcoming and gave untrue accounts of what happened. — Picture from pexels.com

Singapore / 13 h ago

Singapore coroner says doctor’s failure to act after surgical mistake cost patient’s life in 2022

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Singapore / 15 h ago

Singapore wine collector opens, shares 127‑year‑old Romanée‑Conti in rare tasting moment

A passenger passes through an automated immigration control gate at Changi airport’s Terminal 4 in Singapore April 30, 2018. Singapore announced measures including temperature screening at airports for flights from affected areas and advisories for travellers at points of entry. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 15 h ago

Singapore reports no Nipah virus cases, steps up monitoring of Bangladesh and West Bengal outbreaks

Lim Seok Pheng's listing makes her the second Singaporean on the DHS site, alongside convicted child sex offender Amos Yee. — DHS website screenshot

Singapore / 17 h ago

Singaporean detained by ICE, added to US ‘worst of the worst’ criminal list for cartel links

The Central Narcotics Bureau arrested 99 suspected drug offenders in an islandwide operation from February 2 to 6. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

Singapore / 16 h ago

Singapore anti‑drug raids net 99 arrests as Central Narcotics Bureau seizes drugs worth over S$38,000

All 11 cases involved individuals who were not fully vaccinated, including three infants under 12 months old who were not yet eligible for the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination. — AFP file pic

Singapore / 1d ago

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Italy’s Dominik Paris competes in the men’s downhill at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics in Bormio, Italy, February 7, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 9 h ago

Thousands to march in Milan over soaring rents as Winter Olympics spotlight city’s housing crisis

This file photo shows Russian Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, who was yesterday wounded in a shooting at his Moscow apartment building. — Reuters pic

World / 10 h ago

‘Will soon be interrogated’: Russia detains two suspects over attempted assassination of intel general

Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the US wants a Ukraine-Russia deal before summer and proposed Miami talks next week. — Reuters pic

World / 10 h ago

Zelenskiy: US pushes for Russia-Ukraine peace deal by summer, proposes Miami talks

Both Clintons had been ordered to give closed-door depositions before the House Oversight Committee, which is probing the deceased financier’s connections to powerful figures and how information about his crimes was handled. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

Clintons call for their Epstein testimony to be public

A man stands on his flooded yard, placed on a bank of the Tagus river, in the aftermath of Storm Leonardo, in the Portuguese village of Porto Alto, Benavente, on February 6, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

Spain, Portugal brace for fresh storm after flood deaths

US Vice President JD Vance attends the women's preliminary round Group A Ice Hockey match between USA and Czech Republic at the Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, on February 5, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

Man charged with threatening to kill US vice president

The order, effective from today, called for a fresh “imposition of tariffs” on countries still doing business with Iran. — Getty Images via AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

Trump signs order preparing for tariffs on Iran’s trade partners

The move is the latest in the Trump administration’s battle with Harvard over claims that the Ivy League institution promotes “woke” ideology. — Reuters pic

World / 14 h ago

Pentagon, in statement, to cut academic ties with Harvard

Money

Bithumb restricted trading and withdrawals for the 695 affected customers within 35 minutes of the erroneous distribution yesterday. — AFP pic

Money / 10 h ago

South Korean crypto firm accidentally sends US$44 billion in bitcoins to users

Selangor Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi said the initiative reflects the continued commitment of the ministry to ensure that small traders are not left behind in the country’s economic development. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 11 h ago

Govt rolls out RM80m festive loans to boost micro businesses during Chinese New Year, Ramadan

The framework reaffirms a commitment to negotiations toward a broader bilateral trade agreement, the two governments said in a joint statement, while noting that further negotiations were needed to complete the pact. — Reuters pic

Money / 18 h ago

US and India unveil interim trade framework, move closer to broad pact

Toyota Motor’s outgoing Chief Executive Koji Sato and incoming CEO Kenta Kon laugh while posing together after a press conference in Tokyo, Japan, February 6, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 18 h ago

Toyota changes CEO despite its strength through industry turmoil

At 6pm, the ringgit stood nearly unchanged at 3.9440/9525 against the greenback compared with Thursday’s close of 3.9440/9535. — Reuters pic

Money / 1d ago

Ringgit ends flat against US dollar

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) increased 1.81 points, or 0.11 per cent, to 1,732.83 from yesterday’s close of 1,731.02. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 1d ago

Bursa KLCI claws back losses, ends at intraday high on heavyweight buying

Amazon announced last week that it would be cutting 16,000 jobs worldwide as part of a restructuring, as it focuses spending on artificial intelligence. — AFP pic

Money / 1d ago

Tech giant Amazon tumbles as sky-high spending on AI and cloud clouds earnings optimism

At 8 am, the local currency eased to 3.9510/9610 versus the US dollar, from yesterday’s close of 3.9440/9535. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Money / 1d ago

Ringgit opens lower against US dollar as global spillovers support greenback

Sports

Carrick took over as United interim manager until the end of the season after Ruben Amorim was sacked in January. — AFP pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Carrick: Man United can’t rush manager choice

Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (left) embraces Arsenal's Spanish defender #36 Martin Zubimendi (right) after the English League Cup semi final second leg, football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium, in London on February 3, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Arteta apologises to Rosenior after disrespect row

Haaland has scored just twice in his last 12 appearances, and Guardiola elected to drop him to the bench for City’s 3-1 win over Newcastle in the League Cup semi-final second leg on Wednesday. — AFP pic

Sports / 17 h ago

Guardiola lauds Haaland as ‘world’s best striker’ but won’t confirm Liverpool start

TOPSHOT - Rings form the Olympic emblem during the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at the San Siro stadium in Milan, northern Italy, on February 6, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics open with dazzling ceremony

Ski jumpers undergo full-body scans to ensure their skin-tight suits contain no excess material that could increase lift, as regulations tightly limit how far the suit may extend in the lower body. — Reuters pic

Sports / 1d ago

Are Olympic ski jumpers using penis-enlargements to gain an edge? Anti-doping body promises review

This file picture shows national mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei (right) after winning a match at the Malaysia Open 2026 at Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, on January 8. — Bernama pic

Sports / 1d ago

‘Criticism helps us improve, not insults’: Toh Ee Wei urges Malaysians to support athletes

Liverpool’s Dutch manager Arne Slot applauds fans on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Anfield in Liverpool on January 31, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 2d ago

Liverpool’s £450m gamble on youth: Slot says rising stars will secure future glory

Swimming champion Khiew Hoe Yean. — Bernama pic

Sports / 2d ago

Swimming star Khiew Hoe Yean pockets RM32,000, wushu queen Tan Cheong Min earns RM26,666 for SEA Games glory