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Health workers examine a patient’s X-rays at Hospital Kuala Lumpur. Non-communicable and preventable diseases such as diabetes and heart disease are rising in Malaysia. — Reuters pic

In Dewan Rakyat today: Are public hospitals ready for rising NCDs? Rapid Rail Ramadan hours, care economy also up

Penang DAP chairman Steven Sim (seated fifth from right) with Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (seated fourth from left) and Penang DAP committee members at the Penang DAP Chinese New Year Open House at SJK (C) Kwang Hua on February 22, 2026. — Berrnama pic

Penang DAP chief says July 12 congress is for self-reflection, not pulling out of govt

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin honours the sacrifices of late soldier K. Indiran (pictured) who died at age 22 on February 19, 2026 and his father Lt Col C. Kayamboo, an RMAF pilot killed in a 2016 air crash. — Picture via Facebook

Defence minister says family who lost father and son in service made sacrifice beyond repayment

A man in his 50s is expected to face bribery charges on February 23, 2026, for allegedly providing bribes of about RM8 million to a bank’s group managing director for loan approval back in 2012. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Former telco director to face bribery charges today in KL court over alleged RM8m bank loan kickback

Chief of Defence Force Gen Datuk Malek Razak Sulaiman (centre) greets S. Usha (right), the mother of the late trooper K. Indiran who died on February 19, 2026 after falling unconscious during training a day earlier, at her home in Taman Sri Nibong, Penang on February 22, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Angkatan Tentera Malaysia

Defence Force chief pays respects to late trooper Indiran

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the launch of the Rakan Masjid X Rakan Muda Ramadan programme and a breaking-of-fast event at the Federal Territory Mosque in Kuala Lumpur on February 22, 2026. —  Picture by Firdaus Latif

Govt awaiting MITI briefing before responding to new Trump tariffs, says Anwar

Lecturer and consultant respiratory physician at Hospital Al-Sultan Abdullah, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Puncak Alam, Dr Aisya Natasya Musa said there is no need to completely forgo sleep after sahur; however, both sleeping posture and the duration of the nap are key factors to consider. — The Borneo Post pic

What you need to know about sleeping after sahur

Across the country, families are adjusting daily expenditure, postponing discretionary purchases and budgeting more carefully, yet still allocating funds for key festive essentials such as clothing, food preparations, balik kampung travel and duit raya.— Bernama pic

Malaysians tighten belts but keep Raya spending a household priority despite cost pressures

The presence of people from diverse backgrounds at Ramadan bazaars reflects the true concept of unity. — Bernama pic

Ramadan bazaars a beloved annual tradition for Malaysians

Visitors walk past the Sultan Abdul Samad Building following the completion of restoration works. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

For ordinary Malaysians, restored Sultan Abdul Samad Building shows heritage works best when it is used

Speaking at a breaking-of-fast event and the launch of the Rakan Masjid × Rakan Muda Ramadan programme at Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan here, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said goodwill shown by one community should be reciprocated. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Anwar calls for mutual respect among faiths and races to safeguard national unity

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said she had instructed the District Education Office (PPD) to coordinate all forms of assistance and educational support required to ensure the welfare and continuity of the child’s learning are safeguarded. — Bernama file pic

Fadhlina visits family of late trooper Indiran, pledges help for siblings

The Finance Ministry advised the public not to click on suspicious links or share personal information with unauthorised sources, and to verify information through official MOF channels. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

MOF dismisses fake Ramadan aid and e-tunai credit claims circulating online

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the premises are believed to have discharged oil waste and black-coloured effluent into the drainage system, which later flowed into Sungai Kabul. — Bernama pic

Two recycling premises suspected of causing odour pollution in Sungai Kabul, Semenyih

In his writ and statement of claim, MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki seeks RM100 million in general damages, aggravated and exemplary damages, interest and legal costs. — Bernama pic

Civil society group supports MACC chief Azam Baki in legal action against Bloomberg

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur. The announcement signals a recalibration within Perikatan Nasional’s top ranks following Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar’s appointment as chairman. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Takiyuddin: Muhyiddin now Perikatan deputy chair, Hadi steps back from supreme council