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Kuantan police chief ACP Ashari Abu Samah said the initial statements from the witness, who is the suspect’s youngest brother, indicated that he heard the incident at about 7am while he was in his bedroom. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Witness recounts hearing arguments before tragic Kuantan family-of-five murder, say police

Starting January 13, all JPJ offices will implement unlimited queue numbers throughout operating hours: Monday and Friday from 7.45am to 5.30pm, and Tuesday to Thursday from 8am to 4.30pm. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 6 h ago

JPJ scraps daily queue limits to ensure everyone gets served during office hours

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

Malaysia / 11 h ago

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

The Johor Mufti Department, together with the Johor office of the Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia (JUPEM), conducted a Ramadan 1447H new moon (‘hilal’) sighting at Baitul Hilal, Sultan Ismail Building, Pontian, February 17, 2026, to determine the start date of fasting for Muslims in the country. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Malaysia’s Ramadan moon-sighting now a global benchmark, says minister

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki speaks during a special interview session with the media at his office in Putrajaya on February 11, 2026. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 10 h ago

Probe of MACC chief must be in accordance with the law — Hafiz Hassan

His Majesty, who is also the Sultan of Johor, stressed that integrity and administrative transparency are fundamental to safeguarding the state’s well-being and sustained prosperity. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar

Malaysia / 7 h ago

No compromise: King stresses zero tolerance for corruption in Johor

Google-owned YouTube is the world’s largest video-sharing platform, with over 2.5 billion users actively using the site each month. — AFP pic

Tech-gadgets / 8 h ago

YouTube goes dark worldwide as glitch leaves millions staring at blank homepage

Dr Amirul Syafiq Hishamudin, the co-founder of Jauhar Medical Clinic (JMC), said TB is a dangerous infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which usually attacks the lungs (pulmonary TB) but can spread to other organs such as the bones, intestines and lymph nodes. — Unsplash pic/Umanoide

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Don’t panic: Prolonged coughs could signal TB, get screened, public urged

Pontian division head Datuk Isa Ab Hamid, speaking on behalf of the group, said the resignations would effectively lead to the dissolution of the affected divisions. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Bersatu crisis deepens as 11 Johor division heads announce resignations

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

Malaysia / 9 h ago

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

As we gallop into the Year of the Fire Horse, here are five Chinese New Year related ads that are worth the watch. — Screenshot via Youtube.

Life / 11 h ago

From heartfelt reunions to comedic chaos: A roundup of Malaysia’s best Chinese New Year ads for 2026

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

Malaysia / 9 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 9 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Pahang Sultan urges Tioman island to be given comprehensive priority

In a letter dated February 16 to Bersatu Appeals Board chairperson Tan Sri Azhar Azizan Harun, Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal said he would not pursue further appeals, while acknowledging the professionalism of the board in handling his case. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Wan Fayhsal withdraws appeal against Bersatu suspension, cites loss of confidence amid party purge

What You Think

10 h ago

Probe of MACC chief must be in accordance with the law — Hafiz Hassan

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki speaks during a special interview session with the media at his office in Putrajaya on February 11, 2026. — Bernama pic

FEBRUARY 18 — Lawyer Shaharudin Ali was a member of a special task force that was set up in 2022 to probe former Attorney General Tommy Thomas’ claims of excessive interference by the executive in the judicial system and selective prosecution.The claims were made in Thomas’ memoir “My Story: Justice...

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In this file photo taken on February 23, 2025, alleged scam centre workers and victims stand together during a crackdown operation by the Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) on illicit activity, at the border checkpoint with Thailand in Myanmar’s eastern Myawaddy township. — AFP pic

What You Think / 1d ago

No more horsing around with scams: They have to be wiped out in Asean writ large — Phar Kim Beng

Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin and Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin attend the party’s annual general meeting at the Ideal Convention Centre (IDCC) in Shah Alam on September 6, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

What You Think / 1d ago

Who will be the Leader of the Opposition? — Hafiz Hassan

Myanmar’s civil war risks evolving from an internal humanitarian catastrophe into a regional maritime security challenge. Asean has not yet conceptualised the crisis in these terms. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

What You Think / 2d ago

The Andaman that sadly escapes the attention of Asean — Phar Kim Beng

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All officers and junior officers of the MACC are also members of the general public service of the Federation as stipulated by Section 6(3) of the Act, says the writer. — File picture by Choo Choy May

15 Feb 2026

Rule of law demands that we know the law, first and foremost — Hafiz Hassan

Malaysia’s experience after the 1MDB scandal shows how quickly public perceptions can shift when institutions are seen as weak. — Reuters pic

14 Feb 2026

What can we learn from our latest CPI — Zuhairan Yunmi Yunan

The author argues that a Private Member’s Bill is the proper mechanism to establish parliamentary oversight of the MACC. — Freepik pic

14 Feb 2026

Protests and rallies are good, but a Private Member’s Bill is better — Hafiz Hassan

A sample of bastnaesite ore, a mineral used in the rare earth industry to extract elements such as cerium, lanthanum, and neodymium, is displayed at the Geological Museum of China in Beijing, China, October 14, 2025. — Reuters pic

13 Feb 2026

The deep-sea frontier: Why Malaysia must partner with Japan for global REE value chain — Phar Kim Beng and Jitkai Chin

The author argues that Australia’s National Anti-Corruption Commission strengthens transparency and corruption oversight, and questions when Malaysia will introduce similar parliamentary oversight for the MACC. ― Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

13 Feb 2026

When will Malaysians get to see parliamentary oversight of the MACC? — Hafiz Hassan

The author argues that tuberculosis is not a disease of the past and remains a real and present public health concern. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

13 Feb 2026

TB is not just a history lesson: Why the recent school cases should be a wake-up call for every parent — Naveen Nair Gangadaran

Stock information boards are pictured in Kuala Lumpur on July 5, 2018. — Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli

12 Feb 2026

Does a public officer have the means to acquire an asset? UWO can verify — Hafiz Hassan

A volunteer takes part in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam simulation on the Iseult Magneton 11.7 T MRI at the Neurospin facilities in the Paris-Saclay Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission. — AFP pic

12 Feb 2026

Good healthcare design begins with empathy, not equipment — Toh Ka Peng

Pedestrians walking along the newly-altered path at Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad, near the CelcomDigi outlet. According to the author, projects like this in TTDI are built for the purpose of testing out new hypotheses, and in our case, standards. Existing by-laws and standards are not perfect, and revising them from time to time is warranted. — Picture courtesy of Global Designing Cities Initiative

11 Feb 2026

RA misses the point, TTDI road safety project exemplifies urban innovation — OTW

According to the author, research shows that women frequently shoulder a disproportionate share of emotional and caregiving responsibilities even while maintaining full professional workloads. — Unsplash pic

11 Feb 2026

Women, balance, and the science of sustainable care — Mastura Mohd Sopian

Everyone learns differently, and exam is just a snapshot of the outcome. — Unsplash pic

11 Feb 2026

Gifting, responsibly — Nahrizul Adib Kadri

A recent poll of economists by Reuters suggests Malaysia’s economy expanded at its fastest pace in over a year in the fourth quarter of 2025, clearly outperforming the preceding quarter and signalling an economy that is firing on all cylinders. — Picture by Choo Choy May

11 Feb 2026

Malaysia should dare for 7pc growth, and match it with political resolve — Phar Kim Beng

A child subject to a criminal process must be treated like a child and not like an adult. — Picture by Devan Manuel

11 Feb 2026

A child subject to a criminal process must be treated like a child and not like an adult — Hafiz Hassan

Security personnel is pictured outside the Penang Remand Prison on Jalan Penjara on October 15, 2020. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

10 Feb 2026

The hidden trauma of committing crime — Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid

Office workers cross a street during lunch hour in Kuala Lumpur on July 2, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

10 Feb 2026

Leadership with partnership — Mohammad Tariqur Rahman

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