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State Work, Transport, Infrastructure and Communications Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said no data centres receive water supply in Simpang Renggam and Benut, adding that the areas are not locations for such facility developments. — Bernama pic

Johor says data centres not behind Pontian and Simpang Renggam water disruptions

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) filed the suit against Australian writer Murray Hunter (centre), who lives in Thailand, over four articles published on his Substack blog in April 2024. — Picture from Facebook/Murray Hunter

Malaysia withdraws defamation case in Thailand after Australian writer apologises

(From left) Abdul Karim, Lee, Dr Sim, Fadillah, Wan Junaidi, Uggah and others tossing the yee sang during the state-level Chinese New Year Open House in Kuching on Tuesday. — The Borneo Post pic 

‘Segulai Sejalai’ spirit shines at Sarawak CNY open house

Police carry the body of a victim from a house in Lorong Cerating Damai, Kuantan, before it was taken to Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan for post-mortem, February 17, 2026. — Bernama pic

Police: Financial strain may have driven Kuantan family-of-five murder

The project still awaits budget approval from the Health Ministry, as the construction of public hospitals falls under federal responsibility. Mayor Datuk Mohamad Zahri Samingon said once funding is secured, the state will collaborate with federal authorities to finalise and prepare the site. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Petaling Jaya may get first public hospital, site earmarked by state

Witnesses said the man waded into the water up to his waist before the crocodile suddenly grabbed him. — Bernama file pic

Man grabbed by crocodile while casting fishing net in Sarawak’s Sadong Jaya

In a post on his Facebook page about four hours ago, Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh stressed that the MACC, as an institution that upholds integrity, depends fundamentally on public trust. —  Picture by Firdaus Latif

Umno Youth chief: MACC chief Azam Baki should take temporary leave, independent oversight needed for probe

PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said a candidate for the position has already been identified and the appointment will be confirmed this Sunday. — Bernama file pic

New Perikatan chairman to come from PAS, says Takiyuddin

Members of the public take photographs after performing Chinese New Year prayers at Then Sze Koon Temple atop Bukit Wu Gong, Bukit Jung, Seremban, February 17, 2026. — Bernama photo

From Kelantan to Johor, Chinese New Year unites thousands at temples and open houses

The 36-year-old, also Puteri Tanjong Karang chief, was heading to a programme in Tanjong Karang when the incident occurred at around 9.25am. — Picture from social media

Selangor Puteri Umno chief unhurt in minor accident after SUV hits guardrails on Latar highway

Bersatu divisions in Padang Rengas, Bukit Gelugor and Tapah have dissolved as leaders resign over loss of confidence in party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Bersatu divisions in Padang Rengas, Bukit Gelugor and Tapah dissolve over loss of confidence in Muhyiddin

PN Chief Whip Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said the meeting is scheduled at 3pm after the PAS Central Committee meeting at the party’s headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Perikatan to hold extraordinary meeting on Feb 22 to appoint Muhyiddin’s successor as chairman

Arriving tourists are warmly welcomed during the 2026 Chinese New Year celebration at Terminal 1, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) today. — Bernama pic

Lion dances, mascots greet visitors at airports ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026

Traffic on several major highways, including stretches of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) E2, was slow in both directions as of noon due to increased vehicle volume and rainy weather nationwide. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Traffic slows on major expressways nationwide at noon amid rain

Handout combo photo shows police confiscating some items during the raid and rounding up the suspects. — The Borneo Post pic 

Five held over alleged cockfighting in Kuching

Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar said the investigation by the special committee does not involve any criminal elements. Instead, he said the probe focuses on Tan Sri Azam Baki’s shareholdings, as outlined in a previous media statement by the chief secretary to the government (KSN). — Picture by Firdaus Latif

AG: Special committee to summon MACC chief Azam Baki over shareholding probe