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
Anwar: M'sia can progress faster with good, clean governance
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the country can progress faster with good governance. BERNAMA picPONTIAN: Malaysia has extraordinary potential to achieve faster progress if it continues to be governed well and cleanly, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also finance minister, said the country's economic growth performance, particularly in the fourth quarter of last year, exceeded the government's expectations. Also present were Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. Anwar said the achievement was not political propaganda, but rather reflected the strength of the country's economic fundamentals and the effectiveness of policies implemented by the government.
Source:New Strait Times
February 15, 2026 13:18 UTC
System programmer loses RM219,000 in high-return investment scam
KULAI: A system programmer lost over RM219,300 after falling victim to an online investment scheme that promised ludicrous returns. “The suspect claimed that the profits would be credited to an investment application owned by the victim. He added that the victim later checked her investment account and saw that her profits were listed as RM336,544. ACP Tan said the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating by false investment. “I urge and advise the public not to be easily deceived by investment schemes promising unusually high returns in a short period.
Source:The Star
February 15, 2026 13:17 UTC
TB outbreak: Malaysia records 503 new cases
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 503 new tuberculosis (TB) cases were reported nationwide during the fifth epidemiological week. The breakdown of cases shows that Sabah recorded the highest number with 614 cases, accounting for 23.88 per cent of the total reported. This was followed by Selangor with 476 cases (18.51 per cent) and Sarawak with 257 cases (10.00 per cent). Johor ranked next with 233 cases (9.06 per cent), while the federal territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya recorded 202 cases (7.86 per cent). Penang registered 148 cases (5.76 per cent), followed by Kedah with 144 cases (5.60 per cent) and Perak with 127 cases (4.94 per cent).
Source:The Star
February 15, 2026 13:17 UTC
Azam Baki rally ran smoothly, says KL top cop
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 15): Police will continue their investigation into the rally over Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki in the federal capital on Sunday, ensuring it does not touch on issues of race, religion and royalty (3R). “The rally has so far run smoothly and remained under control, with an estimated 200 people in attendance,” he said at a press conference at Dataran Merdeka here. Fadil added that all aspects of the rally would be reviewed, and should any matters touch on the 3R issues, an investigation paper would be opened for further action. “So far, the police are still examining the entire rally from start to end,” he said. He said about 600 police personnel from the Kuala Lumpur police contingent headquarters and Dang Wangi district police headquarters were deployed to maintain order during the rally.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 15, 2026 13:10 UTC
Focus on nation’s good, not problems, says Anwar
IPOH: The people should focus on what is best for the country rather than constantly looking for issues, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said that some people have an "illness" and are always looking for problems. "Rather than dwelling on problems, we should focus on what is best for the country," he said. "Some will say that I always help Chinese schools," he said. "I was in Padang Rengas on Saturday and visited a Malay village, where I provided aid to help them repair their homes," he said.
Source:The Star
February 15, 2026 12:38 UTC
Slow-moving traffic on major expressways as of noon
KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic on several major highways nationwide was reported to be slow-moving and experiencing delays as of 1.30pm on Sunday (Feb 15). A spokesperson for the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM), when contacted by Bernama, said weather conditions were favourable, but traffic volume had increased significantly along key routes. "On the North-South Expressway route E1, northbound traffic is moving slowly from Sungkai to Bidor and from Tapah to Gopeng. "Meanwhile, on the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway, eastbound traffic is moving slowly from after the Gombak Toll Plaza to the Genting Sempah Tunnel,” he said. Road users are also reminded to signal in advance before changing lanes to help prevent accidents and ensure smoother traffic flow.
Source:The Star
February 15, 2026 11:19 UTC
Foreigners posing as doctors nabbed
KUALA LUMPUR: A group of foreign nationals posing as doctors and offering unlicensed medical services from the back of shops selling daily essentials was busted after the Immigration Department raided nine locations around Jalan Tun Tan Siew Sin in Pudu. The raids were conducted by the Immigration Department’s Special Tactical Team, in coordination with the Kuala Lumpur Health Department’s Pharmacy Enforcement branch on Friday following two weeks of surveillance. Immigration deputy director-general (Operations) Datuk Lokman Effendi Ramli said 18 foreigners aged 24 to 51 were held, including six posing as doctors serving the community. Smuggled medicines: Officials from the Health Ministry inspecting unregistered medicines during a special operation by the Immigration Department around Jalan Tun Tan Siew Sin, Pudu. Lokman Effendi said most clients were Bangladeshi nationals drawn by lower fees and easier communication, adding that inspections found the premises were supplying medicines that required specialist prescriptions.
Source:The Star
February 15, 2026 10:32 UTC
Dzul: We’ll phase out contract system for MOs
PETALING JAYA: Phasing out the contract system for medical officers is among the measures being taken to address staffing crisis in the Health Ministry’s facilities, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (pic). This includes the phasing out of the contract system for Medical Officers; mandatory mobilisation to ensure fair workforce distribution; streamlining house officers’ training for faster integration; and enhancing healthcare workers’ welfare. The Johor state health department said in January that contract medical officers have been mobilised to several hospitals in the state. A dire shortage was also reported at the state’s main hospital, Hospital Sultanah Aminah in Johor Baru. In an interview with The Star in October last year, Dzulkefly said a proposal to end the contract system will be tabled to the Cabinet.
Source:The Star
February 15, 2026 10:32 UTC
Super Cheah shows extraordinary ability to sweep 16 world titles in 21 years
PETALING JAYA: Para badminton ace Cheah Liek Hou is simply unstoppable. The 37-year-old smashed his way to a superb ninth men’s singles and seventh men’s doubles title in style at the World Championships in Manama, Bahrain, yesterday. The double Paralympic champion has won a total of 16 titles since making his debut in the Hsinchu world meet in 2005. Liek Hou was elated. I’m happy because I could maintain my condition throughout the tournament,” said Liek Hou.
Source:The Star
February 15, 2026 10:32 UTC
Bersatu’s leadership crisis deepens as Lembah Pantai, Larut divisions dissolved
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 15): Bersatu’s Lembah Pantai and Larut divisions have announced their dissolution with immediate effect. In a video posted on Bersatu’s official Facebook page, the Larut division leadership said the move was taken due to a loss of confidence in party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Larut division deputy chief Mohd Noh Md Daud said the decision was made after receiving a full mandate from leaders at various levels within the division. “A total of 48 branches under the Larut division have declared the dissolution of the division after losing confidence in the party leadership under Muhyiddin. “This decision was further reinforced by the dismissal of deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin and Larut division chief Mohd Hassundi Hamzah,” he said.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 15, 2026 05:44 UTC
Fix source of problem fast
Honour promise to phase out contract system, HDK tells govtPETALING JAYA: Putrajaya must honour its word to phase out the contract system, which has become the source of the manpower crisis in public healthcare. He said the proposed steps are still insufficient to resolve the current healthcare crisis because the workforce crisis is severe. He also questioned the lack of a clear timeline to end the contract system and highlighted the failure to meet the doctor-to-population ratio target. Independent health advocate Dr Sean Thum said the contract system, which was introduced in 2016 was the biggest human resource policy mistake. A costly mistake that affected the Malaysian public healthcare system, and the ones paying for it are the general public and the healthcare workers.
Source:The Star
February 15, 2026 03:28 UTC
Three escape unhurt after tree falls on two cars
GEORGE TOWN: Three people escaped unhurt when a tree fell and crushed the two cars they were in at Jalan Mount Erskine here early on Sunday (Feb 15). "Upon arrival, we found two vehicles, a Perodua Viva and a Perodua Bezza, crushed under a fallen tree. The three victims inside the two cars managed to escape before our team arrived. "A man and a woman were in the Perodua Viva, while the Perodua Bezza was driven by a man. He added that the Operations Response Team (PKO) carried out tree-cutting and removal work using specialised equipment, and the operation ended at 3.29am.- Bernama
Source:The Star
February 15, 2026 03:20 UTC