Newsfeed
South Korea braces for verdict in ex‑President Yoon’s insurrection trial
SEOUL, Feb 19 (Reuters) – A South Korean court is due to rule on Thursday on whether former President Yoon Suk Yeol is guilty of masterminding an insurrection over his […]
Water supply schedule in Kluang, Pontian suspended for 48 hours
JOHOR BAHRU: The Scheduled Water Supply (BAB) programme in the Kluang and Pontian districts has been suspended for 48 hours beginning at midnight on Thursday (Feb 19). Read full story […]
‘Implement taxes and better enforcement to curb smoking’
KUALA LUMPUR: Increasing tobacco taxes and enforcement are among the most effective measures to curb smoking and the use of tobacco products in line with the “Endgame 2045” initiative, says […]
NGOs work to reduce food wastage during Ramadan
PETALING JAYA: Several NGOs will be stepping up efforts to cut food wastage and help the homeless throughout Ramadan. Read full story Date: 19 February, 2026 9:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
85% of TB cases involve Malaysians
PETALING JAYA: Some 85% of reported tuberculosis (TB) cases in the country involved Malaysians, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (pic). Read full story Date: 19 February, 2026 9:00 am […]
‘Members can’t dissolve division’
PETALING JAYA: As more Bersatu divisions announce its dissolution in protest of the sacking of several leaders, the party decries the move, stating that its divisions cannot close down by […]
Exclusive-Top US commander for Latin America makes surprise visit to Venezuela
WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (Reuters) – The top U.S. commander overseeing U.S. forces in Latin America, General Francis Donovan, and a top Pentagon official, made a surprise visit to Venezuela on […]
Sighting process of new moon recognised abroad
KUALA LUMPUR: The practice of sighting the new moon, or hilal, to determine the start of the Ramadan fasting month, as carried out by Malaysia, has now become a reference […]
Judge appointed to lead new Corruption Court
PETALING JAYA: Kuala Lumpur High Court judge Noor Ruwena Md Nurdin (pic) has been appointed to preside over the newly established Special Corruption High Court to ensure the swift resolution […]
Cracks deepen as 11 Johor divisions disband
KLUANG: Cracks within Bersatu continue to deepen, with 11 of the party’s 26 divisions in Johor announcing their dissolution. Read full story Date: 19 February, 2026 8:00 am Source: thestar.com.my