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Sabah flood evacuees rise slightly to 5,093 at noon on Feb 24
KOTA KINABALU: The number of flood evacuees in Sabah sheltering at temporary relief centres in three affected districts increased to 5,093 people as of noon on Tuesday (Feb 24), compared […]
Taxpayers reminded to file income tax e-filing from March 1
KUALA LUMPUR: The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has reminded taxpayers to submit their e-Filing and settle their tax payments before the deadline to avoid penalties and enforcement action. Read full […]
Sabah minister urges rapid action to restore flood-hit schools
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Education Department should take immediate steps to facilitate all necessary assistance to restore schools affected by the recent floods in Sabah’s northern Pitas and Paitan in […]
Malaysia reaffirms sovereignty based on 1979 map, rejects China’s maritime claims, says Tok Mat
KUALA LUMPUR: The Government of Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to defending national sovereignty based on the 1979 Map, rejecting any external maritime claims that contradict it, including those by […]
Cabinet ministers told to review issues highlighted in A-G report, says Azalina
KUALA LUMPUR: Cabinet members have been instructed to examine the issues highlighted in the Auditor-General’s report, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. Read full story Date: 24 February, 2026 2:00 […]
Bursa Malaysia under pressure as global trade jitters weigh
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia remained under pressure at midday as broad-based selling dragged all indices into negative territory. Read full story Date: 24 February, 2026 1:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Affin, MBSB Bank commit RM3.8bil facility for Mawar Setia’s U Mobile acquisition
KUALA LUMPUR: Affin Group and MBSB Bank Bhd have jointly committed RM3.8 billion in a syndicated facility to support Mawar Setia Sdn Bhd’s acquisition of over 50 per cent controlling […]
Government takes cautious approach on ART, protects RM367.5bil Malaysia-US trade
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will adopt a cautious approach in determining Malaysia’s position on the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim […]
StanChart full-year profit rises 16%, misses estimates
HONG KONG: Standard Chartered reported on Tuesday that full-year pretax profit climbed 16%, as robust global banking and strong wealth inflows boosted revenue at the emerging markets-focused lender. Read full […]
Five nabbed over mob attack in Cheras
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested five suspects after a man was injured in a mob attack involving weapons. Read full story Date: 24 February, 2026 1:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my