Nation

US tariff ruling lifts market sentiment, positive for M'sian markets, say economists

KUALA LUMPUR: The United States (US) Supreme Court ruling limiting President Donald Trump's unilateral tariff authority would improve global economic and market sentiment, with economists saying the development could benefit Malaysia's exports, capital markets and currency outlook.

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Amanah looks at contesting 20 seats in Johor polls, subject to talks within PH, says state party chief

JOHOR BARU: Pakatan Harapan (PH) component party Amanah has identified 20 state seats it is eyeing to contest in the upcoming Johor state election.

Sabah & Sarawak

Fire razes 10 houses in Kota Belud, families moved to relief centre

KOTA BELUD: What began as a quiet Saturday (Feb 21) morning on the third day of Ramadan turned into heartbreak for 10 families in Kampung Melangkap Kapa when a fire tore through their homes, leaving them with little but the clothes they were wearing.

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DAP members, leaders must respect outcome of special congress, says Chow

GEORGE TOWN: All members, including party leaders, must abide by any decisions and resolutions reached at the DAP special congress scheduled to take place on July 12, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said.

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Ramanan lauds SJKT Ladang Kinrara's success at international youth STEM event

PETALING JAYA: SJKT Ladang Kinrara's success at the World Youth STEM Invention and Innovation 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand recently reflects the high level of discipline and competitiveness among Malaysian students, says Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.

Nation

Man nabbed while trying to steal railway cables between Kempas Baru, Kulai

KULAI: A man has been arrested while attempting to steal railway cables along the Kempas Baru–Kulai stretch here.

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Tengku Panglima Perang Pahang visits family of late Trooper Indiran

GEORGE TOWN: Tengku Panglima Perang Pahang Tengku Ahmad Ismail Mu'adzam Shah visited the family of the late soldier, Trooper K. Indiran, at the family's residence in Taman Sri Nibong here.

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Govt has improved Armed Forces procurement procedures, says Defence Minister

JOHOR BARU: The government has improved procurement procedures involving the Armed Forces, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

Nation

Beware fake MACC article on scam site posing as The Star

STAR Media Group Berhad, which publishes The Star print products and online portal, refers to a site misusing The Star's brand identity.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah flood evacuees increase to 4,652 in northern districts

KOTA KINABALU: Flood relief centres in Pitas, Paitan and Kota Marudu continue to register new victims with the number increasing to 4,652 people from 1,799 families.

Nation

No elements of abuse, bullying found in Trooper Indiran's death, says Khaled

JOHOR BARU: No element of abuse or bullying has been found in the death of Trooper K. Indiran, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

Nation

Ex-Bersatu members welcome to join Umno, says Khaled

JOHOR BARU: Those exiting Bersatu amid the party's recent internal crisis are welcome to join Umno, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

Nation

70-year-old woman swindled out of jewellery in 'pukau' scam

KUALA LUMPUR: Police are hunting three suspects believed to have "pukau" (hypnotised) and cheated a retired civil servant, causing the 70-year-old woman to lose jewellery worth about RM10,000 at a shopping centre in Jalan Pandan Prima near here Friday (Feb 20).

Nation

TB outbreak: Mask up at crowded places like Ramadan bazaars, public urged

KUALA LUMPUR: As Malaysians flock to Ramadan bazaars and breaking fast gatherings, the Health Ministry is reminding the public to observe tuberculosis (TB) precautions, especially in crowded and enclosed spaces.

Nation

Public inspection for LRT Mutiara Line extension linking Penang Island, Seberang Perai

GEORGE TOWN: Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) has announced a Public Inspection exercise to gather feedback on the Revised Railway Scheme for the LRT Mutiara Line extension linking Penang Island and Seberang Perai.

Nation

12 police personnel suspended over cryptocurrency theft

KUALA LUMPUR: Twelve police personnel have been temporarily suspended from active duties in connection with the theft of cryptocurrency from Chinese nationals.

Nation

Bill to cap PM’s term at 10 years to be tabled on Monday

PETALING JAYA: Constitutional amendments to cap the Prime Minister's tenure at 10 years, or two terms, and to separate the roles of the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor will be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday (Feb 23).

Nation

Cops nab man connected to 2025 intimidation case

PETALING JAYA: Police have arrested a man in connection with a criminal intimidation case reported last year.

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Police to call several individuals in probe over alleged share ownership by Azam Baki

KUALA LUMPUR: Several individuals will be called to give statements to assist in the investigation into the alleged share ownership involving Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, which was reported by international media, Bloomberg.

Nation

DAP special congress is part of party's internal process, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The special congress of DAP slated to be held on July 12 is part of the party's internal process to ensure organisational decisions are upheld, says government spokesman Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.