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Malaysia Chinese Restaurant Association president Gao Hao Yun speaks to Malay Mail during an interview session in Kuala Lumpur, January 19, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 17 h ago

More rivals in the kitchen? Why the rise of Chinese restaurants could strengthen Malaysia’s F&B

Tourism Malaysia welcomed visitors at 13 major entry points nationwide with festive activities ahead of the 2026 Visit Malaysia Year campaign. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

KLIA records nearly 9,000 arrivals in just 2.5 hours on first day of CNY, says tourism minister

Basri said further investigations are ongoing to complete the investigation papers before they are referred to the public prosecutor for charges. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Police arrest 65-year-old over Jinjang ATM screen smashing spree, five cases solved

Pendang Police chief Supt Rodzi Abu Hassan said the 11.30 pm incident claimed the life of the 39-year-old front passenger, who suffered severe head injuries. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Pendang crash kills man, wife and three children injured after Hilux veers into MPV

At 8am, the ringgit inched down to 3.8965/9160 versus the greenback compared to 3.8945/9055 at Monday’s close. ― Bernama pic

Money / 14 h ago

Ringgit dips vs US dollar as FOMC minutes hint at rate hike

The public can obtain the latest weather information through MetMalaysia’s official website, the myCuaca application or via the department’s social media platforms, as well as by contacting its hotline at 1-300-22-1638 for any enquiries. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Thunderstorms, strong winds to hit KL, Putrajaya, Sabah and parts of seven states, says MetMalaysia

Silver medallist Eileen Gu of China celebrates after the podium for the Women’s Freeski Big Air Final at Livigno Snow Park, Livigno, February 16, 2026. — Reuters pic

Sports / 10 h ago

China’s Olympic freeski star Eileen Gu shuts down ‘two golds lost’ question in viral press moment (VIDEO)

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that the government has never prevented or restricted any religious activities, but rather, the Federal Constitution must guide them. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Anwar: No one above the law in building houses of worship

The Court of Appeal today reduced the damages awarded to former Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin from RM2.5 million to RM830,000 in his defamation lawsuit against Mohd Rasyiq Mohd Alwi over social media posts related to the Covid-19 vaccine. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Court of Appeal slashes Khairy’s damages from RM2.5m to RM830,000 in Covid vaccine‑related defamation case

Malaysian-born actress Michelle Yeoh honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. — Picture via Instagram/Michelle Yeoh

Showbiz / 9 h ago

Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh dazzles as she earns Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Tun Abdul Hamid Mohamad Abdul Hamid was appointed as a Judicial Commissioner on May 1, 1990, a High Court Judge in 1992, a Court of Appeal Judge on Sept 1, 2000, and a Federal Court Judge on Aug 1, 2003. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Former chief justice Abdul Hamid Mohamad dies at 83

The Daily Telegraph said on Thursday that British police had arrived at the residence of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in eastern England. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

King Charles’ brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested over misconduct in public office

Twelve police personnel were detained to assist in investigations into the loss of cryptocurrency belonging to a foreign national in the Kajang district early this month. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Twelve police personnel detained in Kajang over missing cryptocurrency belonging to foreign national

Kelantan Fire and Rescue personnel conducts a search and rescue operation for two siblings who are feared to have drowned while on holiday with their family at Pantai Kandis on Tuesday February 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Younger brother found dead 200 metres from firefighter sibling at Pantai Kandis

Bill Gates this month said he regrets ‘every minute’ he spent with Jeffrey Epstein, as his former wife Melinda said he still had questions to answer over his relationship with the late convicted sexual offender. — AFP pic

World / 13 h ago

Bill Gates pulls out of India AI summit after being named in Epstein files

Malaysia

4 h ago

Bau teen arrested for allegedly raping 15-year-old found with injuries after going missing on Valentine’s Day

A 15-year-old girl who was reported missing since Valentine’s Day was later found to have been staying at her boyfriend’s house in a village in Bau. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

KUCHING, Feb 19 — A 15-year-old girl who was reported missing since Valentine’s Day was later found to have been staying at her boyfriend’s house in a village in Bau.Bau police chief DSP Mohd Haide A. Rahman said the girl returned to her family home in Padawan at about 5.30pm...

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A security guard claimed trial in the Sessions Court here today to three charges involving child pornography activities and possession of child sexual abuse material and obscene content on a smartphone. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Kuching security guard charged with CSAM offences, possession of obscene material on phone

Twelve police personnel were detained to assist in investigations into the loss of cryptocurrency belonging to a foreign national in the Kajang district early this month. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Twelve police personnel detained in Kajang over missing cryptocurrency belonging to foreign national

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (JSJN) Director, Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, showed off seized items during a press conference at the Senior Police Officers' Mess, Selangor Police Contingent Headquarters February 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Police bust two drug syndicates in KL and Selangor, seize RM21m worth of narcotics

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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will undertake a Special Visit to Malaysia tomorrow, during which he is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

5 h ago

Singapore PM to visit Malaysia tomorrow for talks with Anwar on bilateral issues

The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry will organise a total of 1,898 Madani Rahmah Sales Programme sessions nationwide throughout the Ramadan month. — Bernama pic

5 h ago

Armizan: Nearly 1,900 Madani Rahmah Sales lined up nationwide for Ramadan to help with rising costs

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the recent flash floods in several parts of Ipoh were caused by drainage systems unable to cope with unusually heavy rainfall, and not by rising river levels. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Ipoh flash floods caused by overwhelmed drains after intense rainfall, not by rising river levels, says Perak MB

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim joined funeral prayers for former chief justice Tun Abdul Hamid Mohamad at Musolla Taman Selatan, Precinct 20, here today. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

5 h ago

Anwar joins funeral prayers for former chief justice Tun Abdul Hamid Mohamad

The Court of Appeal today reduced the damages awarded to former Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin from RM2.5 million to RM830,000 in his defamation lawsuit against Mohd Rasyiq Mohd Alwi over social media posts related to the Covid-19 vaccine. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

6 h ago

Court of Appeal slashes Khairy’s damages from RM2.5m to RM830,000 in Covid vaccine‑related defamation case

Police arrested five men and a woman believed to be involved in a knife-point robbery using a red Perodua Axia along Jalan Plumbum, Section 7, here in an incident that was caught on camera and went viral on social media. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

6 h ago

Police arrest six after knife‑point robbery in Shah Alam goes viral

Besut Hospital staff and members of the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) Besut work together to transfer a patient, Muhammad Azrol Haffiz Juraimi, from the Besut Hospital Emergency Unit into a 5-tonne lorry belonging to APM to be sent to the Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital (HSNZ) in Kuala Terengganu February 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

6 h ago

Besut Civil Defence Force uses special transport to move 300kg patient to Kuala Terengganu hospital

State police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said the seizure and arrests were made during an integrated operation which also involved the Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department Motorcycle Patrol Unit (EMPV). — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

8 h ago

Cops bust drug syndicate, seize RM1.56m in syabu on North-South Expressway

The public can obtain the latest weather information through MetMalaysia’s official website, the myCuaca application or via the department’s social media platforms, as well as by contacting its hotline at 1-300-22-1638 for any enquiries. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Thunderstorms, strong winds to hit KL, Putrajaya, Sabah and parts of seven states, says MetMalaysia

Tun Abdul Hamid Mohamad Abdul Hamid was appointed as a Judicial Commissioner on May 1, 1990, a High Court Judge in 1992, a Court of Appeal Judge on Sept 1, 2000, and a Federal Court Judge on Aug 1, 2003. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

9 h ago

Former chief justice Abdul Hamid Mohamad dies at 83

Tourism Malaysia welcomed visitors at 13 major entry points nationwide with festive activities ahead of the 2026 Visit Malaysia Year campaign. — Bernama pic

10 h ago

KLIA records nearly 9,000 arrivals in just 2.5 hours on first day of CNY, says tourism minister

Pahang Royal Malaysian Customs Department Director, Mohd Asri Seman (centre), shows some of the electronic waste in eight 40-foot containers seized during a raid at CP-Hold Yard, North Port, Port Klang on February 3, after a press conference at the CT1 Warehouse, North Port, Port Klang February 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

10 h ago

Pahang Customs seize RM2.15m in illegal e‑waste across eight containers at North Port

Kelantan Fire and Rescue personnel conducts a search and rescue operation for two siblings who are feared to have drowned while on holiday with their family at Pantai Kandis on Tuesday February 18, 2026. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

Younger brother found dead 200 metres from firefighter sibling at Pantai Kandis

Malaysia’s inflation increased 1.6 per cent in January 2026 with the index points rising to 135.7 from 133.6 in the same month last year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia. — Picture by Yusof Isa

11 h ago

DOSM: Malaysia’s inflation rises 1.6pc in January, driven by personal care and education

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during his meeting with staff from the Ministry of Home Affairs as part of the Ihya’ Ramadan Programme in Putrajaya, today. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

13 h ago

Anwar says Pulapol quarters to be upgraded, police housing projects to be fast-tracked

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