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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 / 19 h ago

Boy, 13, caught driving dad in Perodua Kancil tells Kedah JPJ he had ‘no choice’ as father unwell

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh said residents should not exploit development consultations for private benefits. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Hannah Yeoh warns KL residents against abusing DBKL consultations to seek personal perks

Authorities said no elements of foul play were found after a house officer was discovered dead in a hostel room at Hospital Sultan Ismail Petra. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 12 h ago

House officer, 29, found dead in hostel room at Kuala Krai hospital

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 / 17 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 / 19 h ago

Viral Genting drift lands BMW 325i driver in police custody

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim visits PAS spiritual leader Datuk Hashim Jasin at Penang Hospital during a working trip to the northern region today. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Anwar stops by Penang Hospital to visit ‘old friend’ and PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin

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 / 17 h ago

Alleged gunshot triggers pursuit before fatal crash between 4WD and motorcycle in Klang, police say

An Emirates airliner sits parked at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California on March 2, 2026, after its return flight to Dubai International Airport (DXB) was cancelled due to the war in the Middle East. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

Emirates halts all Dubai flights until further notice as aerial interception forces shutdown at world’s busiest hub

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i, the head of the judiciary and Alireza Arafi, deputy chairman of the Assembly of Experts, attend the meeting of the interim leadership council of Iran in an unknown location, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Iran, March 1, 2026. — IRIB/WANA (West Asia News Agency) handout pic via Reuters

World / 11 h ago

Iran president rules out surrender to Israel, US, apologises to neighbours and says Iran will only return fire

A Luckin Coffee MIX (coffee tea) store in Shanghai on December 30, 2025. — Xing Yun/CFoto pic via AFP

Money / 18 h ago

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

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 / 18 h ago

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

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 / 19 h ago

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

The Malaysia Airports team led by Zainuddin Mohamed @ Zainal, General Manager of Aviation Marketing & Development with the Lufthansa airline crew at ITB Berlin 2026. — Picture courtesy of Lufthansa

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Lufthansa to return to KLIA after nearly a decade with five weekly Frankfurt flights

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 / 17 h ago

Hamzah says Parti Keluarga Malaysia registration appeal now with ROS, outcome pending

French-US actor Timothee Chalamet ruffled feathers by proclaiming ballet and opera as art that 'no one cares' about. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 19 h ago

Timothee Chalamet sparks outrage among ballet and opera communities with controversial comments

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Malaysia / 10 h ago

Ahmad Maslan: Govt bears over RM500 million cost to maintain toll rates on 10 highways

Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said this amount needs to be paid to 10 concession companies following the government’s decision made last December. — Picture by Hari Anggara

PONTIAN, March 7 — The government is bearing financial implications of over RM500 million to maintain the existing toll rates on 10 major highways this yearDeputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said this amount needs to be paid to 10 concession companies following the government’s decision made last December.“Everything, such as...

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Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hassan (L) said the approval was to enable the government to act promptly without having to wait for a new Cabinet decision if the security situation in Middle East countries worsens. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Govt approves plan to evacuate Malaysians from high-risk Middle East areas, says Mohamad Hassan

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh said residents should not exploit development consultations for private benefits. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Hannah Yeoh warns KL residents against abusing DBKL consultations to seek personal perks

Sabah MACC director Datuk Fuad Bee Basrah, when contacted, confirmed the arrest. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Sabah MACC arrests assistant accountant over RM90,000 false claims

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said that although some parties may be urging that the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (SOSMA) 2012 should not be applied to them, a thorough investigation is necessary in the context of terrorism. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Saifuddin Nasution: Police require longer investigation for six suspects, including three minors, linked to Daesh

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim visits PAS spiritual leader Datuk Hashim Jasin at Penang Hospital during a working trip to the northern region today. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Anwar stops by Penang Hospital to visit ‘old friend’ and PAS spiritual leader Hashim Jasin

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 / 17 h ago

Alleged gunshot triggers pursuit before fatal crash between 4WD and motorcycle in Klang, police say

Bersatu leaders Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee and Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said they received disciplinary show-cause letters linked to their support for Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Kiandee and Mas Ermieyati confirm show-cause letters from Bersatu disciplinary board

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said a total of 12,048 premises were inspected under the law last year, with 56,946 copies of Quranic texts and materials seized. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Saifuddin Nasution: 1,050 certified Quran copies cleared for printing and distribution nationwide

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A view of Changi Airport’s Terminal Two in Singapore October 4, 2017. Singapore is offering assistance to foreign visitors stranded in the republic due to the Middle East airspace closure to travel to Oman on a special flight on March 8. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 16 h ago

Singapore offers special flight to Oman for foreign visitors stranded by Middle East airspace closure

Heavier penalties will be imposed on vape users, sellers, and smugglers after an amendment was passed to the existing Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act 1993 in Singapore. — Picture by Devan Manuel

Singapore / 16 h ago

Singapore to impose tougher penalties for vaping under new law taking effect May 1

In a statement, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said the special flight is scheduled to depart Singapore Changi Airport for Muscat International Airport at 5.30am on Sunday. — AFP pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Stranded by Middle East airspace shutdown, foreign visitors in Singapore offered special flight to Oman on March 8

Singapore wealth managers report rising inquiries from Dubai-based clients seeking to move assets amid uncertainty caused by the US-Israel war on Iran. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Wealthy Asians shift Dubai assets to Singapore amid Iran conflict fears

Singapore is the only South-east Asian stop for the auditions, which are part of Ador’s global search including Tokyo, Vancouver, New York and Sydney. — Picture from Instagram/hybe.labels.audition

Singapore / 1d ago

K-pop dreams: ADOR scouts Singapore boys for global auditions this March 28

A foreign couple has been charged in Singapore for allegedly faking a snatch-theft report to dodge Sri Lankan customs duties on gold purchased in the city. — AFP pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Foreign couple charged in Singapore after alleged fake snatch theft plot to dodge Sri Lanka tax

A 43-year-old investment manager was sentenced to five months’ jail in Singapore for helping convert scam proceeds into cryptocurrency through the sale of a gold bar. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore investment manager jailed for converting scam-linked gold into cryptocurrency

Wee Kok Lai, 47, allegedly instigated the creation of 46 fraudulent quotations between June 2016 and February 2020 while employed as a manager on a mechanical works sub-contract. — Pexels pic

Singapore / 1d ago

Malaysian manager in Singapore charged over allegedly instructing staff to forge HDB project quotations

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The White House used animated Nickelodeon character SpongeBob SquarePants in its official video promoting its strikes codenamed ‘Operation Epic Fury’ against Iran and other surrounding countries in the Middle East. — Unsplash pic

Showbiz / 9 h ago

Operation epic hype: White House mashes up SpongeBob, Braveheart, Call of Duty to sell war online (VIDEO)

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i, the head of the judiciary and Alireza Arafi, deputy chairman of the Assembly of Experts, attend the meeting of the interim leadership council of Iran in an unknown location, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Iran, March 1, 2026. — IRIB/WANA (West Asia News Agency) handout pic via Reuters

World / 11 h ago

Iran president rules out surrender to Israel, US, apologises to neighbours and says Iran will only return fire

From firing officials to immigration orders, US President Donald Trump is challenging the judiciary like never before. — AFP pic

World / 8 h ago

Trump vs the courts: How the US president is pushing to curb federal judges’ authority

An Emirates airliner sits parked at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California on March 2, 2026, after its return flight to Dubai International Airport (DXB) was cancelled due to the war in the Middle East. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

Emirates halts all Dubai flights until further notice as aerial interception forces shutdown at world’s busiest hub

US President Donald Trump disembarks from Air Force One upon arrival at Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida, on March 6, 2026. President Trump will host the ‘Shield of the Americas’ summit with Latin American leaders focusing on security and democracy today in Doral, Florida. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

Trump gathers right‑wing Latin American leaders for ‘Shield of the Americas’ summit on crime, migration and US influence

This frame grab from a video released by the US Department of Defense on March 4, 2026, shows what the Department of Defense says is periscope footage of a US Navy submarine firing on and sinking an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean. — US Department of Defense handout pic via AFP

World / 10 h ago

Sri Lanka gives refuge to Iranian sailors from frigate sunk by US sub as questions swirl over repatriation

Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei has said the company has ‘no choice’ but to challenge in court the Pentagon’s formal designation of the artificial intelligence firm as a risk to US national security. — Reuters pic

World / 16 h ago

Anthropic to challenge Pentagon’s national‑security designation in court, says CEO

The US State Department approved the ‘emergency’ sale of 12,000 bomb casings to Israel yesterday as the countries engage Iran in an escalating Middle East war. — Reuters pic

World / 14 h ago

US authorises ‘emergency’ US$152m bomb‑casing sale to Israel, bypassing Congress

Money

Berlin-based Axel Springer CEO Mathias Dopfner said buying the UK’s Telegraph Media Group has been a long-held ambition of over 20 years. — AFP pic

Money / 7 h ago

Germany’s Axel Springer outbids Daily Mail owner with £575m offer for Telegraph newspapers

Alphabet chief and Google CEO Sundar Pichai could earn up to US$692 million (RM2.7 billion) over the next three years under a new compensation plan published yesterday by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. — Reuters pic

Money / 11 h ago

Pichai set to become one of world’s highest‑paid CEOs under new Google pay deal worth up to US$692m over three years

A US Customs and Border Protection official told a federal court yesterday the agency is preparing a new system to process tariff refunds — and a judge has granted it time to do so. — Reuters pic

Money / 16 h ago

US judge grants Customs more time to set up refund process for illegal Trump‑era tariffs

Japan has sought assurances from the US that Tokyo will not be put at a disadvantage under Washington’s latest tariff measures, urging that a potential 15 per cent tariff not be applied to Japanese goods, its trade minister said yesterday. — Reuters pic

Money / 17 h ago

Japan asks US not to apply potential 15pc tariff on its goods under new rules

A recruiter (left) holds a notice detailing jobs on offer at a job fair in Dongyang, in China’s eastern Zhejiang province on March 6, 2026. — CN-STR/AFP pic

Money / 14 h ago

China says jobs will remain stable over next five years despite AI and labour‑market challenges

Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with intermittent volatility next week as investors reassess the implications of the escalating conflict in the Middle East, said analysts. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 17 h ago

Bursa Malaysia seen trading with heightened volatility next week amid Middle East conflict

This photographe shows prices at a petrol station in Istanbul on March 6, 2026 as fears have grown of a possible inflationary wave as war in the Middle East sends energy prices shooting upwards. — AFP pic

Money / 16 h ago

Oil prices surge as Middle East war escalates as global stocks fall on weak US jobs data

A Luckin Coffee MIX (coffee tea) store in Shanghai on December 30, 2025. — Xing Yun/CFoto pic via AFP

Money / 18 h ago

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

Sports

Varvara Voronchikhina of Russia won bronze in the women’s downhill standing at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. It was Russia’s first medal in 12 years. — The Yomiuri Shimbun via AFP

Sports / 9 h ago

After years in limbo, Russia claims first Paralympic medal since Sochi 2014

The four M-League footballers banned from playing in official matches for 12 months following the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruling about Malaysia’s heritage players are Joao Figueiredo (top left), Jon Irazabal (top right), Hector Hevel (bottom left), and Gabriel Palmero (bottom right). — Pictures from Instagram/joaofigueiredo/irazabal3/h.serrano13/gabriel.frch

Sports / 10 h ago

Heritage player aftermath: Year-long match ban for four M-League players after CAS ruling

Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli crashes during the third practice session of the Formula One Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne on March 7, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Russell takes pole as Antonelli rebounds from practice crash to complete Mercedes front row, Verstappen crashes out

Wolverhampton Wanderers' Nigerian striker #14 Tolu Arokodare (L) vies with Liverpool's Dutch defender #04 Virgil van Dijk (right) during the English FA Cup fifth round football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on March 6, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 15 h ago

Slot breathes sigh of relief as Liverpool avenge Wolves defeat in FA Cup

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus shows off her engagement ring during an interview with Joanna Sakowicz Kostecka after a match against Himeno Sakatsume of Japan during Day 3 of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 6, 2026 in Indian Wells, California. — Harry How/Getty Images North America/AFP pic

Sports / 17 h ago

‘It feels super comfortable and shiny’: Sabalenka debuts engagement ring during Indian Wells win as Zverev, Gauff and Shelton advance

Members of the armed forces are seen outside the Akron Stadium in Guadalajara February 28, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 15 h ago

Mexico unveils 100,000 strong World Cup security plan as Fifa says fans have ‘nothing to fear’ despite cartel leader’s killing

Monaco's US forward #09 Folarin Balogun (right) fights for the ball with Paris Saint-Germain's Ukrainian defender #06 Illia Zabarnyi during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and AS Monaco at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on March 6, 2026. — AFP pic

Sports / 15 h ago

PSG suffer 3‑1 Monaco defeat before crucial Champions League clash with Chelsea

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 / 19 h ago

Pearly Tan‑M. Thinaah end Malaysia’s 19‑year All England drought with semi‑final breakthrough