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The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) said that as of 7.05am today, traffic on all toll highways across Peninsular Malaysia was reported to be smooth and under control. — Screengrab from Facebook/LLM

Malaysia’s major highways flowing smoothly this morning, says LLM

In a post on its official Facebook page this morning, MetMalaysia said thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected in Pahang (Jerantut, Kuantan, Pekan and Rompin), Johor (Mersing), and parts of Sarawak including Kuching, Samarahan, Bintulu and Subis in Miri until 10am today. — Bernama pic

MetMalaysia issues storm alert for Pahang, Johor and Sarawak as monsoon surge set to drench East Malaysia

Fire and Rescue Department personnel retrieve the body of the man in a river near Sekolah Dato’ Abdul Razak in Sungai Gadut, Seremban. — Picture from social media

Missing 25-year-old man found dead in car submerged near Sungai Gadut

Initial investigations found that the man lost control of the machine, which skidded and rammed the road divider. — Picture from Facebook/This is Johor

Man, wife killed after motorcycle skids into divider on NSE near Kulai

A 10-meter-tall tree had fallen, crushing a Grand Livina carrying a family of five aged between 12 and 47, as well as a Proton Saga driven by a 38-year-old man who was passing through the area. — Pictures from X/Bernama

Terrifying ordeal: Six unharmed as fallen tree smashes two cars in Seremban

Al-Sultan Abdullah emphasised that Pulau Tioman is a valuable asset and a gem of Pahang that must be preserved and developed in a well-planned manner. — Pexels.com pic

Pahang Sultan urges Tioman island to be given comprehensive priority

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri at the ‘Ihya Ramadan 2026/1447H’ programme in Petra Jaya, Kuching, February 17, 2026. — Bernama pic

Minister vows stronger social support after Kuantan family murder-suicide, as vulnerable cases top 156,000

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

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

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

Muslims in Malaysia to begin Ramadan fasting on Thursday

A tree fell onto a Perodua Myvi driven by a 41-year-old woman along the Ipoh-Lumut Highway. — Picture courtesy of Perak Fire and Rescue Department

Woman escapes unhurt after tree falls onto car on Ipoh-Lumut Highway

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

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

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

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

Shah Alam council launches emergency tree audit after Section 7 incident

Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) Bukit Aman director Datuk Seri Muhammed Hasbullah Ali speaks to the media during Ops Selamat Chinese New Year 2026 at the Gunung Semanggol northbound R&R, Bagan Serai, February 17, 2026. — Bernama pic

Proposal to install dashcams in all police vehicles to be submitted to IGP, says traffic dept chief

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

Penang firefighters douse recycling depot blaze in Air Itam

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

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