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Economic opportunities for Penang predicted to prosper mid-2026
GEORGE TOWN: Investors should seize economic opportunities in Penang by mid-year, when prospects are expected to peak before tapering off towards year-end, according to a prediction during the annual flame-watching […]
Displaced families seek refuge as rains continue
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. Read full story Date: […]
Islamic State claims two attacks on Syrian army, announces ‘new phase’ of operations
Feb 22 – Islamic State claimed responsibility on Saturday for two attacks targeting Syrian army personnel in northern and eastern Syria, as the militant group signaled what it described as […]
5 bodies of migrants washed ashore in east of Libya’s capital Tripoli, police officer says
TRIPOLI, Feb 21 (Reuters) – At least five bodies of migrants including two women have been washed ashore in َQasr al-Akhyar, a coastal town in the east of Libya’s capital […]
Langkawi waves claim life of Shanghai man
ALOR SETAR: The body of a Chinese national man who was feared drowned while swimming at Tanjung Rhu Beach, Langkawi, has been found. Read full story Date: 22 February, 2026 […]
Illegal animal imports seized at Port Klang
KLANG: More than 159 tonnes of animal-based products worth nearly RM1.9mil were intercepted at Port Klang after authorities uncovered seven containers brought into the country without valid import permits. Read […]
Mixed views over new US tariffs
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian businesses exporting to the United States could see modest gains from the new 10% global tariff, but they still face significant risks as uncertainty lingers over whether […]
Johari: Malaysia to monitor US trade after Supreme Court ruling
KUALA LUMPUR: Legal and policy changes in the United States will be closely monitored following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated the administration’s worldwide tariffs, says Datuk Seri Johari Abdul […]
Honouring a legacy of duty and sacrifice
GEORGE TOWN: Losing two loved ones in military service has been profoundly painful for S. Usha, yet she remains determined not to dissuade her other children from pursuing careers in […]
Medal table at Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on February 21
MILAN, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) — Following is the medal table at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games after the competitions on Saturday, February 21 (tabulated under delegations, gold, silver, bronze […]