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Kuala Lumpur JPJ director Hamidi Adam said the 26-year-old woman turned back in an attempt to avoid the roadblock but was successfully detained by authorities. — Bernama pic

Ops Falcon: Woman rides against traffic to dodge JPJ roadblock in KL

Chief of Defence Force Gen Datuk Malek Razak Sulaiman said the cap applies to positions exposed to higher risks, including procurement-related roles, to prevent conflicts of interest and abuse of power. — Bernama pic

Chief of Defence Force: ATM caps high-risk posts at 18 months in integrity push

In a post on the Selangor Royal Office Facebook page, Sultan Sharafuddin decreed that every celebration should serve as a platform to strengthen goodwill and mutual respect among communities. — Picture from Facebook/Selangor Royal Office

Selangor Sultan calls for unity, mutual respect in CNY message

Lim Chin Hee, 71, (fourth left) serves food to his family members during a reunion dinner in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration at his residence at Lim Jetty, Pengkalan Weld, George Town, February 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Across Malaysia, CNY reunion dinners blend tradition and diversity

Through a post on the Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar Facebook page today, His Majesty expressed his hope that the Chinese New Year celebrations would be observed in an atmosphere of joy, harmony, and a spirit of unity. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

King and Queen wish Malaysians joy and prosperity for CNY

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said supplies of basic food items nationwide will remain sufficient and stable during Chinese New Year and the upcoming Ramadan period. — Bernama pic

Agriculture minister dismisses shortage fears, says food supply stable nationwide despite festivities

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil (left) speaks with former Oriental Daily journalist Low Sock Ken, 68, during a visit to present Tabung Kasih@Hawana assistance at her home in Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, Johor Bahru, February 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

Fahmi urges welfare plan for retired journalists ahead of Hawana

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) joins guests in tossing ‘yee sang’ during the Chinese New Year celebration with Tambun residents at SJKC Chong Hwa Kanthan hall, Ipoh, February 15, 2026. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

‘Gong Xi Fa Cai’: Don't let provocations and differences fracture harmony, says PM Anwar ahead of CNY

A variety of fresh vegetables displayed for sale at Chow Kit wet market, Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Traders say meat and vegetable supplies steady amid rising CNY, Ramadan demand

Datuk Chee Chi Vun, 52, together with another individual who is still at large, is accused of deceiving a 75-year-old man into believing he would be granted a 45 per cent stake in a company. — Reuters pic

‘Datuk’ pleads not guilty to seven fraud charges involving RM20m in Sabah

The MACC has released on bail a director-general and a director of a government agency who were remanded over the alleged misappropriation of about RM900,000. — Picture by Choo Choy May

MACC releases agency director-general, director on bail over RM900,000 graft probe

KLIA Customs director Zulkifli Muhammad inspects a seized electric motorcycle during a press conference on the airport Customs’ success in busting a RM2.508 million smuggling syndicate, Sepang, February 16, 2026. — Bernama pic

KLIA Customs cracks down on drugs, iron, EV smuggling in RM2.5m haul

The seasonal direct flights between Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur improve connectivity between the two cities and support Malaysia’s efforts to strengthen international air links and attract more travellers. — The Borneo Post pic

Tourism Malaysia welcomes new seasonal Hong Kong-Kuala Lumpur flights for CNY

Seremban police chief ACP Azahar Abdul Rahim said police received a report from the victim’s 25-year-old mother, stating she found scratch marks on the baby’s chest and bruising on the left cheek after picking the child up from the caregiver. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Two-month-old boy hospitalised with bruises, caregiver probed for alleged abuse in Seremban

Thunderstorms and rain are forecast across most of Peninsular Malaysia, the east coast of Sabah and several areas in Sarawak on the first day of Chinese New Year tomorrow, according to MetMalaysia. — Bernama pic

Rain, thunderstorms forecast in most states on first day of Chinese New Year

According to the Fire Department, the 39-year-old woman sustained injuries to her face and head, while the 42-year-old victim suffered injuries to her waist. — Picture from X/Bernama

Falling trees spark chaos: Two injured in Shah Alam; driver escapes in Sekinchan