Kluang, Pontian face 24‑on, 48‑off water schedule as Machap Dam levels drop
JOHOR BARU: More than 100,000 people in Kluang and Pontian are affected by the latest scheduled water supply shutdown, as raw water levels remain closely monitored. Meanwhile, water utility company Ranhill SAJ Sdn Bhd announced a new schedule for the Scheduled Water Supply (BAB) in Kluang and Pontian from Feb 16 to Feb 28. Under the new arrangement, water supply will be distributed for 24 hours, followed by 48 hours without supply, according to the set schedule and zones. A total of 31,081 consumer accounts in Kluang and Pontian are affected by the latest scheduled water supply. The scheduled water supply exercise began on Feb 7, with a 36-hour supply period followed by 36 hours without water, per the latest revision.
Source:The Star
February 15, 2026 20:16 UTC
Pregnant woman on motorcycle miscarries after crashing into car
JOHOR BARU: A pregnant woman has miscarried after the motorcycle she was riding crashed into a car here. Seri Alam OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said the incident occurred on Jalan Masai Kong Kong at 9.27pm on Saturday (Feb 14). He said the 26-year-old woman was headed in the same direction as a car driven by a 40-year-old man. "The car driver was unhurt and has been detained," he said. ACP Mohd Sohaimi said the driver tested negative for drugs and alcohol.
Source:The Star
February 15, 2026 18:47 UTC
Four suspects nabbed in dismembered body case, say cops
KOTA KINABALU: Four suspects have been detained in the murder case where dismembered human body parts were found in a rubbish dump in Indah Permai, Manggatal here. Acting Kota Kinabalu police chief Supt Syed Lot Syed Ab Rahman said the first suspect, a 71-year-old local man, was detained at the emergency unit of the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital on Thursday (Feb 12). He said another local man, aged 19, was arrested the same night in Sepanggar. "Two local women, aged 29 and 21, were arrested today in Sepanggar and Inanam," he said in a statement on Sunday (Feb 15). Supt Syed Lot said the two women were the children of the main suspect.
Source:The Star
February 15, 2026 18:43 UTC
Major highways clogged due to accidents, high traffic volume
KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic on several major highways is moving slowly as of 9pm on Sunday (Feb 15) night due to accidents and increased vehicle volume. On the E1 southbound stretch, congestion was reported from Changkat Jering to Kuala Kangsar due to an accident at KM232.3. Northbound traffic was slow from Kuala Kangsar to Changkat Jering as well as from Juru to Seberang Jaya. Overall, traffic conditions were lighter than Saturday (Feb 14) and are expected to improve after midnight following the end of the government's 50% toll discount period. The latest traffic updates are available via the PLUSLine toll-free number at 1-800 88 0000 and X account @plustrafik, or the LLM hotline at 1-800-88-7752 and X account @llmtrafik.
Source:The Star
February 15, 2026 17:54 UTC
Box office bust? The show may be over for another Hong Kong cinema
Palace IFC is operated by Edko Films, a film distributor which also manages 13 cinemas and 77 screens in Hong Kong under the Broadway Circuit brand. Overall box office revenue in Hong Kong fell 16 per cent year on year to HK$1.13 billion (US$145 million) in 2025, the lowest level in 13 years and extending a multi-year decline, according to Hong Kong Box Office Limited. Hong Kong has seen at least 35 cinemas shut down – with some reopening under a different name – since 2020, according to the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau. Operators cited high rents, volatile box office performance and a shrinking movie-going audience as key challenges, with some choosing not to renew leases upon expiry. CineArt Cinema has since announced plans to open a new branch at the same site on February 13.
Source:The Star
February 15, 2026 15:18 UTC
Contradictheory: It’s just how we Malaysians sound
In February 2026, Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng, aka Uncle Roger, took a minute out of a video to talk about something serious. Uncle Roger speaks English with a heavily accented Chinese-Malaysian inflection, peppering sentences with “fuiyoh” and “haiyaa”, and bending grammar into phrases like, “No need pretty, just taste good is enough”. He ends with: “Sorry I don’t sound white like you, Nephew Kenji. Conveniently, both languages share the same basic subject- verb-object word order, and that structural similarity makes switching relatively seamless. He says, “I view uncle Roger as a way to lift our culture up”.
Source:The Star
February 15, 2026 15:13 UTC
Traffic in Kelantan slow-moving but under control
GUA MUSANG: Traffic flow at entry points into Kelantan is moving slowly at several locations on Jalan Gua Musang-Kuala Krai on Sunday (Feb 15), following an increase in vehicles for the Chinese New Year celebrations. Gua Musang OCPD Supt Sik Choon Foo said, however, that traffic remained under control although volume had been increasing since Thursday (Feb 12). "Jalan Gua Musang-Kuala Lipis and Jalan Gua Musang-Kuala Krai are the main routes used by road users travelling to their respective destinations and hometowns,” he said when contacted by reporters on Friday. "There are no plans for traffic dispersal at the moment. "Road users must also ensure they get sufficient rest and check that their vehicles are in good condition before starting their journey,” he said.
Source:The Star
February 15, 2026 15:11 UTC
Three killed, including two children, in Bagan Datuk accident
IPOH: Three people, including two children, have been killed in a collision between a lorry and a car at KM25 of Jalan Hutan Melintang-Bagan Datuk. Bagan Datuk police chief Datuk Supt Mohammad Ali Mohd Jali said in the 2.30pm incident on Saturday (Feb 14), a lorry driven by a 41-year-old woman veered into the opposite lane and crashing into a car. "A 12-year-old boy died at the scene, while the 26-year-old car driver and a six-year-old girl were pronounced dead while receiving treatment at Hospital Teluk Intan. The vehicles involved have been seized for further investigation, while the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Those with information are urged to contact traffic investigating officer Insp Normah Abu Hassan at 010-536 4619.
Source:The Star
February 15, 2026 14:21 UTC
Players will adapt to 3 x15 scoring, say Thinaah and Axelsen
PETALING JAYA: The Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) plan to introduce new 3x15 scoring system continues to generate debate over whether it will benefit the sport’s biggest stakeholders, which is the players. 2 women’s doubles player M. Thinaah said she sees no harm in giving the system a try, especially for women’s doubles, which is often associated with long, drawn-out matches. "I think it's no harm trying it because it's something new. It won't hurt to try. But I definitely know that games will be faster and might even be more intense because the points are shorter than 21, right?
Source:The Star
February 15, 2026 14:19 UTC
Ladies, do consider getting screened for these cancers
Could you help me better understand cervical cancer screening and other screenings I should consider now? Cervical cancer screening does more than look for cancer. HPV test alone every five years, Pap test alone every three years, or combined Pap and HPV (called co-testing) testing every five years. The decision to stop cervical cancer screening should always be made together with a healthcare professional. Keeping track of when your last Pap test, HPV test, mammogram or colorectal screening occurred can help ensure that care isn’t delayed.
Source:The Star
February 15, 2026 14:15 UTC
'Let them fight', says Anwar on Bersatu turmoil
JOHOR BARU: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has declined to comment on Bersatu's ongoing crisis after the party expelled some of its members. "Let them fight first," the PKR president said when asked about Hamzah Zainudin's status as Opposition leader after his expulsion from Bersatu. He was speaking to reporters after a closed-door PKR gathering here on Sunday (Feb 15). At the gathering, PKR leaders were told to work harder and intensify their efforts to strengthen the party. The official added that Anwar also briefed them on the many reforms being carried out, including those related to the civil service.
Source:The Star
February 15, 2026 13:57 UTC
Sultan of Pahang urges compulsory fire extinguishers in every home
BENTONG: The Sultan of Pahang has called for fire extinguishers to be made compulsory in homes and proposed the establishment of a voluntary fire and rescue unit at Kampung Baru Karak near here. “Make fire extinguishers compulsory in every household, if possible,” he said during a visit to the Chinese new village on Sunday (Feb 15). The Sultan thanked the state government and leaders of the fire victims’ household-rebuilding committee — including former Bentong MPs Tan Sri Lim Ah Lek and Tan Sri Liow Tiong Lai — for their efforts to rebuild the affected homes. He also expressed gratitude to Tan Sri Chan Kong Choy, group executive chairman of FBG Holdings Berhad and an anak Bentong, who had mobilised his corporate resources to support the reconstruction project. Responding to the Sultan’s suggestion of setting up a voluntary fire unit, Pahang Fire and Rescue Department director Datuk Mohd Razam Taja Rahim noted that a fire station is located just 400m from the village.
Source:The Star
February 15, 2026 13:52 UTC
Only two types of fireworks allowed, warn KL cops
KUALA LUMPUR: Only two types of fireworks have been approved for the upcoming holiday period, say police. Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus said owning and using unapproved fireworks is an offence. "Only the 'Pop Pop' and 'Happy Boom' types of fireworks are allowed as it does not contain dangerous elements," he said in a statement on Sunday (Feb 15). However, he said that the fireworks must follow the stated specifications and relevant permits are still required from district police headquarters. "The public is also reminded not to set off firecrackers or fireworks past midnight," he said.
Source:The Star
February 15, 2026 13:51 UTC
Muhyiddin: I acted in good faith
Disciplinary action taken to ensure party is saved, says Bersatu presidentKUALA LUMPUR: Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin says he had acted in good faith when he expelled his deputy Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin to ensure that the party is saved. With him are Bersatu secretary-general Datuk Seri Azmin Ali and treasurer-general Datuk Seri Rina Harun. I have also given positions in the party’s leadership line-up to individuals whom I knew opposed me. “I acted in good faith for one purpose – to ensure that Bersatu remains united, strong and able to achieve the noble aims and objectives of the party’s struggle. Muhyiddin called on Bersatu members to remain calm while the leadership worked to fulfil its aims to work for the people’s welfare.
Source:The Star
February 15, 2026 13:48 UTC
Traffic congestion reported across major highways
KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic on several major stretches of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) and the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway is slow and congested as of 6pm on Sunday (Feb 15). For the southbound direction, traffic is moving slowly from Jawi to Bandar Baharu and from Sungkai to Slim River. Additionally, congestion was reported on the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway involving the route from Gombak to Genting Sempah and from Lanchang heading toward Bentong. Meanwhile, LLM expects the volume of vehicles on all major highways to continue increasing until late on Sunday night as the public takes advantage of the 50% toll discount offered by the government. Highway users are advised to strictly obey traffic rules, maintain a safe following distance and signal before changing lanes.
Source:The Star
February 15, 2026 13:18 UTC