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In a post on his Facebook page about four hours ago, Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh stressed that the MACC, as an institution that upholds integrity, depends fundamentally on public trust. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Umno Youth chief: MACC chief Azam Baki should take temporary leave, independent oversight needed for probe

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) filed the suit against Australian writer Murray Hunter (centre), who lives in Thailand, over four articles published on his Substack blog in April 2024. — Picture from Facebook/Murray Hunter

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Malaysia withdraws defamation case in Thailand after Australian writer apologises

Police carry the body of a victim from a house in Lorong Cerating Damai, Kuantan, before it was taken to Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan for post-mortem, February 17, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Police: Financial strain may have driven Kuantan family-of-five murder

Two Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam lecturers were injured yesterday when their Mitsubishi Xpander was crushed by a fallen tree near an apartment along Persiaran Tun Arshad Ayub. — Bernama

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Shah Alam council launches emergency tree audit after Section 7 incident

Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Tarique Rahman was sworn in as Bangladesh’s prime minister today. — Reuters pic

World / 14 h ago

Son of former PM Tarique Rahman sworn in as new leader after landslide election victory

Ella perform during the “Majlis Tertinggi Rockqueen” (MTR) concert in Kuala Lumpur on February 14. — Picture courtesy of Hitman Solutions

Showbiz / 19 h ago

‘Tak dengar!’ — Ella alleges sound system for Bukit Jalil concert was sabotaged

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said firecrackers are classified as explosives under the Explosives Act 1957, and their use is strictly controlled to prevent injuries, fires, and community disturbances. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Illegal firecrackers could cost you RM10,000 fine and seven years’ prison, IGP warns

Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar said the investigation by the special committee does not involve any criminal elements. Instead, he said the probe focuses on Tan Sri Azam Baki’s shareholdings, as outlined in a previous media statement by the chief secretary to the government (KSN). — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 18 h ago

AG: Special committee to summon MACC chief Azam Baki over shareholding probe

Traffic on several major highways, including stretches of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) E2, was slow in both directions as of noon due to increased vehicle volume and rainy weather nationwide. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Traffic slows on major expressways nationwide at noon amid rain

The project still awaits budget approval from the Health Ministry, as the construction of public hospitals falls under federal responsibility. Mayor Datuk Mohamad Zahri Samingon said once funding is secured, the state will collaborate with federal authorities to finalise and prepare the site. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Petaling Jaya may get first public hospital, site earmarked by state

Money / 16 h ago

Tony Fernandes says AirAsia unit close to Nasdaq deal valuing firm at US$1.5b

Negeri Sembilan Mufti Prof. Madya Datuk Dr Faudzinaim Badaruddin conducts the Ramadan crescent moon sighting to determine the start of the fasting period at the Baitul Hilal Complex, Port Dickson, February 17, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Muslims in Malaysia to begin Ramadan fasting on Thursday

The list is led by Bukit Aman Special Branch I deputy director, DCP Datuk Azman Abd Razak, who has been appointed as the principal assistant director of E8, Bukit Aman Special Branch, with the acting rank of CP. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Police announce transfer, promotion of nine senior officers, including Johor deputy police chief post

PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said a candidate for the position has already been identified and the appointment will be confirmed this Sunday. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

New Perikatan chairman to come from PAS, says Takiyuddin

The vast majority of cases are still among older people — only six per cent of all colorectal cancers are diagnosed in people under 50, according to her research in Northern Ireland. — AFP pic

Life / 11 h ago

Why are more under-50s getting colorectal cancer? ‘We don’t know’

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Malaysia / 1 h ago

Bolder, hotter, richer: How Chinese Muslim cuisine found its moment with Malaysia’s young diners

Chinese restaurant operators have been eyeing South-east Asia for expansion. — Picture By Choo Choy May .

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — On any given evening, the crowds flocking to Chinese and Chinese Muslim eateries tell a larger story about Malaysia’s shifting palate — one that has caught the attention of Chinese restaurant operators eyeing South-east Asia for expansion.Fuelling that interest is a new generation of Malaysian...

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The list is led by Bukit Aman Special Branch I deputy director, DCP Datuk Azman Abd Razak, who has been appointed as the principal assistant director of E8, Bukit Aman Special Branch, with the acting rank of CP. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Police announce transfer, promotion of nine senior officers, including Johor deputy police chief post

Resident Raihan Anwar, 59, cleans mud from his home following a flash flood during a Bernama survey in Manjoi, Ipoh, February 17, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Anwar voices concern over Manjoi floods, says aid channelled to affected families

(From left) Abdul Karim, Lee, Dr Sim, Fadillah, Wan Junaidi, Uggah and others tossing the yee sang during the state-level Chinese New Year Open House in Kuching on Tuesday. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

‘Segulai Sejalai’ spirit shines at Sarawak CNY open house

The project still awaits budget approval from the Health Ministry, as the construction of public hospitals falls under federal responsibility. Mayor Datuk Mohamad Zahri Samingon said once funding is secured, the state will collaborate with federal authorities to finalise and prepare the site. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Petaling Jaya may get first public hospital, site earmarked by state

Firefighters found a 120-square-foot storage unit and a Honda RS motorcycle on fire. — Picture courtesy of Penang Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Penang firefighters douse recycling depot blaze in Air Itam

State Work, Transport, Infrastructure and Communications Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said no data centres receive water supply in Simpang Renggam and Benut, adding that the areas are not locations for such facility developments. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Johor says data centres not behind Pontian and Simpang Renggam water disruptions

Witnesses said the man waded into the water up to his waist before the crocodile suddenly grabbed him. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Man grabbed by crocodile while casting fishing net in Sarawak’s Sadong Jaya

In a post on his Facebook page about four hours ago, Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh stressed that the MACC, as an institution that upholds integrity, depends fundamentally on public trust. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Umno Youth chief: MACC chief Azam Baki should take temporary leave, independent oversight needed for probe

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Singapore Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said the government will provide S$100 million (RM390 million) to support higher community care salaries and raise long-term care subsidies from July. — Singapore Ministry of Communications and Information pic

Singapore / 14 h ago

Singapore to raise pay for community care staff by at least 7pc

Singapore police were alerted to the incident at around 5.50am at Block 375 Bukit Batok Street 31, where the car was reportedly mounted on a curb. — Picture from social media

Singapore / 1d ago

Singapore man dies after car skids near Bukit Batok HDB block

Speaking in his Chinese New Year video message, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said this year’s celebration is especially meaningful to the nation, as Muslims also begin observing the blessed month of Ramadan. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Singapore / 1d ago

PM Wong urges Singaporeans to uphold harmony during Chinese New Year and Ramadan

Singapore prosecutors told the court that Om Kumar Rai initially extended his hand as if for a handshake but instead held onto her right hand and kissed the back of it twice. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

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According to AsiaOne, the individual reportedly fell to their death after gambling, prompting the embassy to assist the family with after-death arrangements. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 1d ago

China embassy in Singapore warns its citizens against gambling after MBS casino death

In a statement today, Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) said electronics exports expanded by 56.1 per cent last month, driven primarily by integrated circuits and disk media products, while non-electronics exports declined by 3.0 per cent. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1d ago

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Halim was last seen at about 10.30 pm on Feb 7 at Anggun Residences, a serviced apartment in Kuala Lumpur’s Chow Kit district before he was found eight days later. — Picture via Facebook

Singapore / 2d ago

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SCDF said a person was found trapped in the front passenger seat and was rescued using hydraulic rescue equipment. — Picture via Facebook

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Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Tarique Rahman was sworn in as Bangladesh’s prime minister today. — Reuters pic

World / 14 h ago

Son of former PM Tarique Rahman sworn in as new leader after landslide election victory

The media-savvy Jackson advocated for the rights of Black Americans and other marginalised communities dating back to the turbulent civil rights movement of the 1960s spearheaded by his mentor King, a Baptist minister and towering social activist. — Reuters file pic

World / 14 h ago

Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and US presidential hopeful dies at 84, family says

Police suspected the daughter of hiding the body for years so she could continue collecting the woman’s pension, worth around 1,500 euros (US$1,780) per month. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

World / 19 h ago

German woman’s mummified body found in home years after death, daughter under investigation for pension fraud

Tom Thygesen Frederiksen, 60, confessed to having the photos and videos during his trial in the Naestved court, Danish news agency Ritzau reported. — Reuters pic

World / 19 h ago

Danish priest likens child sex abuse images to 'collecting stamps'

Students leave a UN-run school in the Balata camp for Palestinian refugees, on the eastern outskirts of Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on February 10, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

Bleak future for West Bank pupils as budget cuts bite

The Kremlin on Monday rejected what it called the “biased and baseless” accusation it assassinated Navalny, a staunch critic of President Vladimir Putin who died on February 16, 2024, while serving a 19-year sentence in a Russian Arctic prison colony. — AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

Russian poisonings aim to kill — and send a message

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews from West Palm Beach, Florida, February 16, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 23 h ago

Trump to make call on Taiwan weapons package as China urges caution

Police stand outside the perimeter they created around the Dennis M. Lynch Arena, where a shooting occurred earlier yesterday in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. — AFP pic

World / 23 h ago

Two killed, three wounded in shooting at US ice rink during high school game

Money

Sales of expensive handbags and designer clothing have slid at many top brands including Dior and Gucci after a post-pandemic boom, and investors are now keenly tuned in to any signals of the sector returning to growth. — AFP pic

Money / 1 h ago

Luxury stocks’ volatility highlights AI jitters, hedge fund positioning

In the letter to Financial Services Commissioner Maria Luis Albuquerque dated Friday, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil and his French counterpart Roland Lescure identify several areas in which a simplification of EU Financial Services legislation is possible, while ensuring financial ⁠stability. — Reuters file pic

Money / 13 h ago

Germany, France make proposals to simplify EU financial rules, letter shows

At 6pm, the ringgit rose to 3.8945/9055 versus the greenback from Friday’s close of 3.9060/9115. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 1d ago

Ringgit strengthens to 3.89 against US dollar on upbeat GDP outlook

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) gained 1.72 points, or 0.10 per cent, to 1,741.26, compared with Friday’s close of 1,739.54. — Picture by Razak Ghazali

Money / 1d ago

Bursa Malaysia ends marginally higher ahead of CNY break

By product category, food and beverage sales surged 49.2 per cent to 112.9 billion won, the highest level since the statistical standards were revised in 2017. — AFP file pic

Money / 1d ago

Asean demand dips as South Korea digital exports reach new high

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia on Friday, MNRB recorded a higher net profit of RM150.97 million in 3Q FY2026 from RM115.86 million in the same period last year. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 1d ago

Stronger takaful, reinsurance earnings lift MNRB shares 22 sen

At the opening, the ringgit traded mostly higher against a basket of major currencies. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 1d ago

Ringgit opens firmer on strong 4Q 2025 GDP, eyes RM3.90 level

At 9.53 am, the company’s shares rose 12 sen to RM14.08 with 202,700 shares traded. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

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Sports

Heo Seon-haeng, a Ssireum (Korean traditional wrestling) wrestler, celebrates with the trophy after winning a Lunar New Year Ssireum championship final at the Taean Complex Indoor Gymnasium in Taean, South Korea, February 15, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 1 h ago

Once a national obsession, traditional Korean wrestling fights for survival

Arsenal put third-tier opposition to the sword on Sunday as four first-half goals beat Wigan 4-0 at the Emirates. — AFP pic

Sports / 23 h ago

FA Cup fifth round draw: League One Mansfield to host Arsenal as Newcastle face Man City

Tyson Fury will step back into the ring on April 11 after a 15-month absence to face Russian-born heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov in a bout at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. — Reuters pic

Sports / 23 h ago

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Barcelona's Spanish forward Lamine Yamal runs during the Spanish league football match against Girona FC. — AFP pic

Sports / 23 h ago

Girona stun Barcelona 2-1 as champions fall behind Real Madrid in title race

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Sports / 13 h ago

Los Angeles mayor calls for 2028 Olympics chairman to step down over Epstein files

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Sports / 13 h ago

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Sweden’s Rasmus Wranaa and Oskar Eriksson celebrate their win over China during the men’s round robin curling session at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Italy. — Reuters pic

Sports / 2d ago

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Bayern Munich's English striker Harry Kane prepares to take a penalty during the match against SV Werder Bremen. — AFP pic

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