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February 23, 2026 National

Sacked from Bersatu, Hamzah and 18 allied MPs pledge support for new PAS leadership of Perikatan Nasional

Kuala Lumpur: In a significant political realignment, sacked Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin and 18 other MPs aligned with him have pledged their full support to the new Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman, Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar of PAS.

February 22, 2026 National

Ahmad Samsuri appointed PN chairman

KUALA LUMPUR: Perikatan Nasional (PN) has formally confirmed Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar (pic) as its new chairman, following an extraordinary supreme council meeting held at the PAS headquarters in Kuala Lumpur today.

February 22, 2026 National

Azam called to give statement on share ownership: Chief Secretary

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki (pic) was summoned to give a statement regarding the share ownership issue on Feb 19, said the Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.

February 22, 2026 National

Standing at centre of the universe at Angkor Wat

AT five in the morning last Friday, I stood among hundreds of visitors on the sacred grounds of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia, waiting for the sun to rise.

February 21, 2026 National

A puff too much at the bazaar?

KUALA LUMPUR: Food prices at Ramadan bazaars have come under scrutiny after a viral post highlighted curry puffs selling for RM10 per pack.

February 21, 2026 National

Payroll error? RM500 tax taken from low-income worker

A MALAYSIAN woman was shocked to learn that more than RM500 had been deducted from her friend’s monthly salary for tax.

February 21, 2026 National

Man finds screw in pulut panggang bought at bazaar

A MAN in Kedah had a close call while breaking his fast after discovering a metal screw inside a pulut panggang he bought at a Ramadan bazaar.

February 21, 2026 National

10 arrested during blocked rally to sue government, police

PETALING JAYA: Ten people who were arrested by police while trying to proceed with a rally against “illegal” places of worship plan to sue the government and police for their allegedly unlawful arrest.

February 21, 2026 National

Azam Baki sues Bloomberg for RM100 million over shares report

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has launched a RM100 million defamation suit against Bloomberg, saying the global news outlet published a misleading report about his past shareholdings and asset declarations.

February 21, 2026 National

11 foreign-registered vehicles banned from entering Singapore

PETALING JAYA: Eleven foreign-registered vehicles, believed to be Malaysian-owned, have been banned from entering Singapore following an enforcement operation carried out at the Woodlands Checkpoint recently.

February 21, 2026 National

3 more HRD Corp officials suspended

PETALING JAYA: Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) has suspended three more members of its management following several reports flagging alleged mismanagement.

February 21, 2026 National

Rafizi threatens to sue government, goes ahead with suit against Caprice

PETALING JAYA: Rafizi Ramli has threatened to sue the government over allegations of misconduct related to an agreement with global semiconductor giant ARM Holdings if he is not charged in court over the matter.

February 20, 2026 National

Mas Ermieyati quits as Bersatu Masjid Tanah chief, cites no confidence in Muhyiddin

Kuala Lumpur: Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin has reportedly resigned as head of Bersatu’s Masjid Tanah division together with 39 division committee members, citing a loss of confidence in party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

February 19, 2026 National

Thunderstorms, strong winds to hit Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Sabah and parts of seven states, says MetMalaysia

Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and seven states are expected to experience thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds until 7 pm today.

February 19, 2026 National

More Bersatu division chiefs quit following Hamzah’s sacking

PETALING JAYA: Several more Bersatu division leaders have resigned from their posts, following the sacking of the party’s deputy president, Hamzah Zainudin, and growing dissatisfaction with its president, Muhyiddin Yassin.

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