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Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki speaks during a press conference at the Madani Adopted Village inauguration ceremony at the Kampung Sungai Buah community hall in Dengkil on February 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

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The Chinese New Year 2026 Carnival at Taman Johor Jaya attracts local community members and visitors from Singapore in Johor Bahru on February 9, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Pigs are seen at a farm in Kampung Valdor, Sungai Bakap, on June 24, 2019. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said he has no updates regarding the investigation since the case has only recently been reported. — Bernama pic

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Azam Baki declines comment on RM1.11b case, says MACC deputy will respond

It also urged those experiencing symptoms such as prolonged cough, fever, loss of appetite or weight loss to undergo screening at the nearest health facility. — AFP file pic

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Malaysia reports 503 new TB cases by epidemiological week five, says MOH

There is a notable correlation between wealth and affection in Malaysia, as 90 per cent of respondents in high-income households report feeling loved compared to 85 per cent in lower-income groups. — Unsplash pic

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Can money buy love? High earners in Malaysia seem to think so, new Ipsos poll shows

Some insurance policies will require you to pay first and claim for the hospital bill later, but you should also check carefully to avoid financial surprises if a treatment is not covered under your insurance. — Picture by Choo Choy May

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Langkawi district police chief ACP Khairul Azhar Nuruddin confirmed the incident when contacted. — Bernama file pic

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Protesters hold placards during a rally against Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, in front of the Sogo shopping complex in Kuala Lumpur on February 15, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

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Protesters demand action against MACC chief Azam Baki at KL rally

Alongside Hamzah, 16 other members, including three MPs and two assemblymen, were also dismissed, signalling that compromise is no longer an option for resolving Bersatu’s leadership crisis. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

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Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa conducts an inspection during Op Selamat 25 for Chinese New Year 2026 at Jalan Raja Laut in Kuala Lumpur on February 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Tourists and visitors are seen at Lebuh Armenian in George Town on December 26, 2025. — Bernama pic

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Penang activates Ops Payung traffic plan for CNY, school holidays at tourist hotspots

Penang JPJ officers conduct checks during the 2026 Chinese New Year special operation at the Penang Bridge last night. — Bernama pic

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Azam Baki declines comment on RM1.11b case, says MACC deputy will respond

MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said he has no updates regarding the investigation since the case has only recently been reported. — Bernama pic

SEPANG, Feb 15 — Any further clarifications regarding allegations of misappropriation of investments totalling RM1.11 billion linked to a former senior minister of a certain ministry will be made by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Deputy Chief Commissioner Datuk Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya.MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said he has no...

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In another development, Penang Road Transport Department (JPJ) director Zulkifly Ismail (second right) joined the a special CNY operation at the Penang Bridge here last night. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Police seize 38 motorcycles, issue 179 summonses in Kubang Semang toll plaza crackdown on illegal racing

In a video posted on Bersatu’s official Facebook page, the Larut division leadership said the move was taken due to a loss of confidence in party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. — Picture By Firdaus Latif

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Bersatu’s Lembah Pantai, Larut divisions dissolve citing loss of confidence in Muhyiddin

It also urged those experiencing symptoms such as prolonged cough, fever, loss of appetite or weight loss to undergo screening at the nearest health facility. — AFP file pic

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Malaysia reports 503 new TB cases by epidemiological week five, says MOH

Penang JPJ officers conduct checks during the 2026 Chinese New Year special operation at the Penang Bridge last night. — Bernama pic

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Tourists and visitors are seen at Lebuh Armenian in George Town on December 26, 2025. — Bernama pic

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Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa conducts an inspection during Op Selamat 25 for Chinese New Year 2026 at Jalan Raja Laut in Kuala Lumpur on February 15, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Keeping it quiet: KL police crack down on noisy exhausts with 820-summons blitz

Alongside Hamzah, 16 other members, including three MPs and two assemblymen, were also dismissed, signalling that compromise is no longer an option for resolving Bersatu’s leadership crisis. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

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Lim Guan Eng speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur on October 11, 2019. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

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Guan Eng renews 2022 call for parliamentary debate on MACC chief’s shareholdings

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