Archive - 21 February 2026

Why wait until July, quit govt now - Umno veterans tell DAP

Why wait until July, quit govt now - Umno veterans tell DAP

No need for theatrical performance following Sabah polls defeat, says Mustapha.
Mindef to improve armed forces procurement system after fund freeze

Mindef to improve armed forces procurement system after fund freeze

New measures agreed upon after discussions with Finance Ministry - Khaled.
PAS says sole candidate from party named for PN chair, MIPP differs

PAS says sole candidate from party named for PN chair, MIPP differs

MIPP says it will nominate its own candidate tomorrow.
Police suspend 12 cops over cryptocurrency theft

Police suspend 12 cops over cryptocurrency theft

Further action will be decided once investigations are over - IGP.
Health Ministry: 596 new TB cases recorded, highest in Sabah

Health Ministry: 596 new TB cases recorded, highest in Sabah

Total cases this year up to 3,161.
COMMENT | Teachers also need holistic environment, not just students

COMMENT | Teachers also need holistic environment, not just students

The system doesn't seem to trust the teachers to teach.
No elements of abuse detected over trooper's death - minister

No elements of abuse detected over trooper's death - minister

Khaled also urges public not to politicise the issue.
Searches expected to continue at Andrew's former home in Windsor

Searches expected to continue at Andrew's former home in Windsor

UK govt also considering removing Andrew from line of succession.
Group to sue govt, cops over pre-rally arrests

Group to sue govt, cops over pre-rally arrests

They were detained before Feb 7 protest against 'illegal' houses of worship.
M'sia studying US court ruling, Trump tariff move

M'sia studying US court ruling, Trump tariff move

M'sia-US reciprocal trade agreement not ratified yet, Johari says.
Exit trade deal, ex-AG urges as US apex court strikes down Trump's tariffs

Exit trade deal, ex-AG urges as US apex court strikes down Trump's tariffs

Thomas also welcomes US Supreme Court’s ruling.
HRD Corp suspends 3 more in governance reset

HRD Corp suspends 3 more in governance reset

'This is to strengthen institutional discipline, safeguard industry confidence.'
No charges, I'll sue govt, says Rafizi over MACC probe

No charges, I'll sue govt, says Rafizi over MACC probe

PKR MP also slams MACC for allowing itself to be ‘weaponised’.
Mum dismisses bullying claims in trooper son's training death

Mum dismisses bullying claims in trooper son's training death

Don't sully the name of the Armed Forces, Usha says.
US stocks climb after Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs

US stocks climb after Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs

Communication services and consumer discretionary sectors led the gainers.
Johor wants transit project to ease '4th most congested city' in M'sia

Johor wants transit project to ease '4th most congested city' in M'sia

State pushing for federal govt to approve Automated Rapid Transit project.
Rafizi claims 'cybertrooper-like' PM signals outcome of Azam probe

Rafizi claims 'cybertrooper-like' PM signals outcome of Azam probe

When PM platforms contents aligned with Azam, it shows his stance, he adds.
COMMENT | Arrogance vs accountability: Anwar's tone in focus

COMMENT | Arrogance vs accountability: Anwar's tone in focus

Measured responses crucial to maintain trust in moments of public controversy.
Trump ends some tariffs, imposes new global one

Trump ends some tariffs, imposes new global one

Court blocks emergency powers, but president unveils fresh 10pct import duty.
Azam files RM100m suit against Bloomberg over shareholding exposé

Azam files RM100m suit against Bloomberg over shareholding exposé

MACC chief seeks damages, injunction, and apology over Feb 10 report.
YOURSAY | Power vs principles: DAP's July 12 dilemma

YOURSAY | Power vs principles: DAP's July 12 dilemma

'We dare to vote for any party that dares to fight for the rakyat.'
COMMENT | Politics of threatening to leave - why it almost never happens

COMMENT | Politics of threatening to leave - why it almost never happens

This is about managing optics, containing grassroots anger.
'Shrinking runway': DAP's July congress puts pressure on Anwar

'Shrinking runway': DAP's July congress puts pressure on Anwar

'Lack of reforms, poor handling of ethnoreligious matters upset many DAP supporters.'