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As of February this year, 10 tuberculosis clusters have been recorded nationwide, all of which remain active, while 35 of the 88 clusters reported in 2025 are still active. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Facts, risks and response: What we know about the tuberculosis outbreak in Johor

Sungai Besar Umno chief, Datuk Seri Jamal Md Yunos said he sold a towel and a slipper used as protest props some years ago for RM66,000 to pay the outstanding debt he owed to Seputeh MP Teresa Kok. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Umno’s Jamal Yunos auctions slipper and towel for RM66,000 debt to Teresa Kok, suggests she start pig farm if outside Selangor

Trader Saiful Adli Yusof was fined after pleading guilty to assaulting and threatening a 70-year-old man following a minor collision in Kajang last Sunday. Saiful was charged under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt and Section 506 for criminal intimidation. The victim, Liew Khoon Foo, suffered a bruised eye, a swollen chin and a bleeding tongue after being punched and kicked. He was also threatened with death. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Cheras road rage fine too low, risks sending wrong message, says National Road Safety Council chairman

A total of 2,571 cases of Tuberculosis (TB) were reported up to Epidemiological Week 5 (ME 5/2026), covering the period from January 1 to February 7, with an incidence rate of 7.5 per 100,000 population. — jarun011/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

MOH: 2,571 TB cases reported so far this year, with 10 active clusters detected nationwide

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that the government will continue to intensify efforts to combat illegal gambling activities in the country. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

PM: Billions seized as govt steps up action against illegal gambling

Relish unusual pork patties full of goodies like water chestnuts, carrots and even seaweed at Restoran Dong Sheng Yong Tau Foo. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 8 h ago

Jinjang’ Selatan’s Restoran Dong Sheng Yong Tau Fu offers ‘yong tau foo’, braised spicy sour chicken feet and even a shaved ice dessert

A girl was killed while three others were injured after being involved in a road accident involving two vehicles in the Puncak Jelapang area along Jalan Ipoh–Lumut road yesterday afternoon. — Picture courtesy of police

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Three‑year‑old girl dies, three injured after driver loses control, crashes into police car on Jalan Ipoh–Lumut

Earlier today, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia received National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang at Istana Negara. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Follow the law on construction of houses of worship, avoid politicising religion, says King

Lim Guan Eng’s statement follows reports that MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki is considering legal action against media outlets questioning his purchase and ownership of shares purportedly worth more than RM100,000. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Public interest at stake: Lim Guan Eng demands govt explanation on MACC chief’s shareholding

In a Facebook update issued at 6am today, MetMalaysia said Pokok Sena, Pendang, Baling, Padang Terap and Kulim are currently experiencing daily maximum temperatures of between 35° and 37°Celsius for at least three consecutive days. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Weather alert: MetMalaysia flags heat caution in five Kedah areas, issues thunderstorm warning across several states until 10am today

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said Malaysia must be seen as a genuinely welcoming country, not only through policies but through daily interactions between locals and tourists. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

‘They bow and say thank you’: Minister calls on tourism frontline workers to emulate Japan’s welcoming service

Measurements taken by RA representatives on February 10 for ‘Tiang’ 1 showed the narrowest distances between the poles ranged from 2.8 metres to 4.6 metres, falling short of the six-metre minimum required under Clause 140(3)(a) of the Uniform Building By-Laws 1984. — Picture courtesy of TTDI Residents Association

Malaysia / 7 h ago

TTDI Residents Association flags fire truck access issues in road redesign, disputes GDCI claims

A motorcyclist was killed while five others were injured in an accident involving three motorcycles and three cars at the Padang Jambu traffic light intersection here yesterday afternoon. — Picture courtesy of IPD Melaka Tengah

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Motorcyclist killed, five injured in six‑vehicle collision at Padang Jambu; Myvi driver suspected of microsleep

Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd is preparing the workforce making preparations for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) operation, which is expected to start in January 2027, according to the Transport Ministry. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

ECRL operations to need 2,000 workers by 2027, 80pc reserved for Malaysians, says Transport Ministry

Lorry driver K. Kanapathi, 35, was caught on camera throwing a traffic cone and swearing at another motorist at the LDP toll on February 8, 2026 about 5.25pm and sentenced to a RM100 fine on February 11 after pleading guilty. — Screengrab from social media

Malaysia / 2 h ago

LDP toll cone thrower gets RM100 fine for threatening behaviour against foreign motorist

Malaysia

2 m ago

Anwar to attend Kedah PKR state convention on Friday

Kedah PKR will hold its convention at Hotel Raia here this Friday.Statet PKR communications director Tunku Nashrul Abaidah said the event would serve as a strategic planning platform to set the party’s priorities, chart the state’s political direction and streamline its machinery in a more focused and systematic manner. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

ALOR SETAR, Feb 11 — Kedah PKR will hold its convention at Hotel Raia here this Friday.Statet PKR communications director Tunku Nashrul Abaidah said the event would serve as a strategic planning platform to set the party’s priorities, chart the state’s political direction and streamline its machinery in a more...

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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested six officers and a former enforcement officer of a Selangor local authority for allegedly accepting bribes in return for expediting business licence applications and renewals. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 16 m ago

MACC arrests six Selangor local authority officers, ex‑enforcement officer over alleged licensing bribes

Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad speaks to the press at the Senai police station on February 11, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 24 m ago

No foul play in Skudai house fire that killed pregnant woman and man, Johor cops say

Police handout photo shows the scene of the fatal accident at KM476.3 of the Pan Borneo Highway in Meradong. — Picture courtesy of police

Malaysia / 31 m ago

Man dies after motorcycle skids, crashes on Pan Borneo Highway in Meradong

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MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki says he fully declared his shareholdings to the Public Service Department and denies any wrongdoing, responding to recent Bloomberg allegations in a February 10, 2026 report. — Bernama pic

37 m ago

MACC chief to sue Bloomberg for defamation over shareholding claims, calls reporting misleading

The Sarawak State-Level Chinese New Year Celebration 2026 that will be held this February 17 reflects the spirit of inclusivity and harmony that has long been the foundation of the state’s strength and stability, said Deputy Premier of Sarawak Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. — The Borneo Post pic

44 m ago

Deputy premier:Sarawak invites public to state‑level CNY open house on Feb 17

The Environmental Quality (Amendment) Bill 2026 was tabled for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

53 m ago

Environmental Quality Amendment Bill 2026 tabled for first reading in Dewan Rakyat

Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has been summoned by the Bersatu disciplinary board to explain allegations that he attempted to sabotage the party and tarnish the image of its president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

1 h ago

Bersatu chiefs to face disciplinary board tomorrow sans Hamzah Zainudin who’s in Australia for daughter’s varsity enrolment

Any issues related to the construction of houses of worship must be resolved through dialogue and negotiations involving all stakeholders, the National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Resolve house‑of‑worship matters through negotiation and legal compliance, says unity minister

The Department of Orang Asli Development (JAKOA) has urged all parties to allow the police to carry out investigations into the detention of 21 Orang Asli linked to an alleged land encroachment incident in Kampung Orang Asli Jemeri, Rompin in Pahang, on Monday. — Picture by Choo Choy May

1 h ago

Allow police space to probe Orang Asli land‑encroachment detentions in Rompin, says Jakoa

A 26 medical trainee is accused of voyeurism and possessing obscene pictures at the Hospital Sultan Ismail Petra in Kuala Krai, Kelantan on September 13 and 14, 2025. — Reuters pic

1 h ago

Medical trainee claims trial to taking photos of woman bathing in Kuala Krai hospital and possessing obscene pics

A Scoot budget airline flight from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore scheduled for February 9 was cancelled due to a technical fault. — Picture by Farhan Najib

1 h ago

Scoot says KL–Singapore flight on Feb 9 cancelled after engineers detect technical problem

The Golden Train Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) Project at the KotaSAS ECRL Station February 11, 2026. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

ECRL project moves into operations prep after hitting 91.7pc construction progress, says Anthony Loke

Firefighters battle to extinguish one of the four forest fires that broke out in Selangor on February 10-11, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Perubatan APM

1 h ago

Selangor battles multiple forest fires, including 17-ha blaze in Sepang

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir speaks at the opening ceremony of the MTUN Research Academia Conference with Industry 2026 at a hotel February 11, 2026. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Zambry: Industry collaboration now essential, not optional, for all tertiary institutions to meet national needs

Deputy Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin (sitting) warned that his ministry ill pursue cooperatives with any outstanding repayments, including through legal action where necessary. — Picture from Facebook/Datuk Mohamad Alamin

2 h ago

Funding only for performing cooperatives; poor performers face freeze or legal action, ministry warns

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the government has stressed that the main focus in the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) has now shifted from simply setting growth targets to implementing more effective mechanisms. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Economy minister: 13MP now centred on fixing policy gaps and delivery, ensuring impact for rakyat

Sungai Besar Umno chief, Datuk Seri Jamal Md Yunos said he sold a towel and a slipper used as protest props some years ago for RM66,000 to pay the outstanding debt he owed to Seputeh MP Teresa Kok. — File picture by Hari Anggara

2 h ago

Umno’s Jamal Yunos auctions slipper and towel for RM66,000 debt to Teresa Kok, suggests she start pig farm if outside Selangor

Lorry driver K. Kanapathi, 35, was caught on camera throwing a traffic cone and swearing at another motorist at the LDP toll on February 8, 2026 about 5.25pm and sentenced to a RM100 fine on February 11 after pleading guilty. — Screengrab from social media

2 h ago

LDP toll cone thrower gets RM100 fine for threatening behaviour against foreign motorist

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