MSPO has seen 40% of FFB dealers beginning efforts to comply with its certification – CEO
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): About 40% of the dealers of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) have begun efforts to comply with the Malaysia Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification as of to date, according to MSPO chief executive officer Mohamed Hafizin Mohamed Tajudin. He said FFB dealers have been showing encouraging progress throughout the certification process at various stages across the process. “So far, I would say the efforts that have been taken by the FFB dealers have been really encouraging. On Tuesday, Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Dr Noraini Ahmad said as part of Malaysia’s national response, a key policy reform is the expansion of MSPO certification to include FFB dealers. “FFB dealers are the key link between independent smallholders and mills.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 11, 2026 12:00 UTC
China's help sought in Tedy Teow probe, says Saifuddin
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has sought the help of Chinese authorities to obtain a "Serious Offence Certificate" in the investigation of fugitive Malaysian businessman Tedy Teow (pic) and his MBI Group ponzi scheme network, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. ALSO READ: New info on MBI emerges"The unit has also sought MLA assistance from China... to obtain criminal offence documents, including a 'Serious Offence Certificate'. Through Interpol, Chinese police sought to arrest Teow by issuing a red notice on Nov 9, 2020. ALSO READ: Thailand extradites Malaysian businessman Tedy Teow to ChinaBank Negara also listed MBI as a company running a dubious financial scheme. He also built a business empire from dubious online investment schemes that attracted investors from China, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Macau.
Source:The Star
February 11, 2026 11:59 UTC
Heineken Malaysia unaffected by global job cuts, continues 100% dividend payout despite dip in FY2025 profit
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): Heineken Malaysia Bhd (KL:HEIM), which reported a dip in financial year 2025 net profit, will not be affected by the 6,000 global job cuts announced by its parent company, Heineken NV. Heineken Malaysia managing director Martijn van Keulen said the layoffs mainly involve the company’s headquarters and European operations, not Malaysia. For the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025), Heineken Malaysia reported a 2% drop in net profit to RM459.3 million, compared to RM466.7 million the previous year. In the fourth quarter of the financial period ended Dec 31, 2025, revenue rose 2%, partly due to the November 2025 excise duty increase. Heineken Malaysia is moving from its EverGreen 2025 plan to a new five-year strategy, EverGreen 2030, focused on long-term growth.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 11, 2026 11:55 UTC
66 undocumented immigrants nabbed in Johor Baru nightspot raid
JOHOR BARU: Sixty-six undocumented immigrants were detained during a raid at an entertainment outlet that opened only six months ago near here. Johor Immigration Department director Datuk Mohd Rusdi Mohd Darus said the operation, codenamed Ops Gegar, took place on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 10pm. Mohd Rusdi said the department also arrested a 38-year-old Malaysian man, who was the outlet’s manager. Mohd Rusdi said the illegal immigrants had committed offences under Regulation 39(b) of the Immigration Regulations 1963, Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 (Act 155), and Section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 (Act 155). “All of them are being placed at the Setia Tropika Immigration Depot here to assist with the investigation,’’ he said.
Source:The Star
February 11, 2026 11:49 UTC
Dialog sees better tank storage occupancy as 2QFY2026 revenue rises 11.2%
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): Dialog Group Bhd (KL:DIALOG) said its Malaysian operations enjoyed healthy tank storage occupancy in its three months ended December (2QFY2026), as revenue rose 11.2% year-on-year and 15.1% quarter-on-quarter. The storage tank operator turned to a profit of RM137.74 million in 2QFY2026, from losses of RM129.49 million a year ago. Quarterly revenue came in at RM756.34 million, up from RM680 million in 2QFY2025. For the six months ended December (1HFY2026), Dialog posted a net profit of RM277.76 million, from RM21.48 million. The group is expanding its storage terminal in Pengerang, with the second phase of the Terminal Langsat 3 expansion, by about 150,000 cu m, to be completed by September.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 11, 2026 11:40 UTC
RM100 fine for traffic cone-throwing motorist
SHAH ALAM: A motorist who threw a traffic cone at a vehicle at the Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP) toll plaza has been fined RM100 by the Magistrate's Court here. Magistrate Muhammad Syafiq Sulaiman imposed the fine on K. Kanapathi, 35, after he pleaded guilty to the charge under Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955, which carries a maximum fine of RM100. Lawyers Muhamad Saifullah Muhamad Azmi and M. Partiben, representing the accused, pleaded for a lenient sentence, saying their client was a first offender, has dependants, including two young children and promised to be more cautious in future. In mitigation, Muhamad Saifullah claimed that the accused's actions were triggered by the complainant showing his middle finger during the incident. Before sentencing, Muhammad Syafiq advised the accused to control his emotions and exercise tolerance while driving in future.
Source:The Star
February 11, 2026 11:40 UTC
China’s years-long retreat from US treasuries flags bigger risks
A look at the data on China’s treasury holdings suggests why traders were so quick to move on from the report that Beijing had urged Chinese banks to limit their treasury purchases. "China’s holdings of US treasuries have been declining for more than a decade without causing a bear market in bonds or the dollar," says Skylar Montgomery Koning, Markets Live strategist at Bloomberg Strategists. Brazil’s long-term treasuries holdings have also declined. “It is a red herring,” said O’Neill about foreign investors dumping US debt en masse. If China or Japan reduces their holdings, someone else will buy them.”What’s more, the actual decline in China’s holdings may be smaller than official figures suggest.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 11, 2026 11:35 UTC
Perdana Fellows Programme to be revived after two-year hiatus
KUALA LUMPUR: The Perdana Fellows Programme, an initiative under the Youth and Sports Ministry, will be revived after a two-year hiatus and will run from June to October 2026Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Mordi Bimol said the programme, introduced in 2013, was suspended in 2024 and 2025 to allow the Institute for Youth Research Malaysia to conduct a comprehensive study. Iskandar Dzulkaranain had asked the ministry when the Perdana Fellowship Programme would be resumed and the improvements introduced. Mordi said that 88.7% of participants said the programme aided their career development, while 80% noted a positive impact on professional networking. On improvements, Mordi said 62 participants would be selected as mentees and given four-month placements in four key offices namely the Minister's Office, Deputy Minister's Office, Office of the Chief Secretary to the Government and the Public Service Department director-general's office. The Perdana Fellows Programme aims to provide high-potential youth with early exposure to policy-making, governance and leadership at the highest levels.
Source:The Star
February 11, 2026 11:35 UTC
Two friends killed after scooter hits stalled lorry on NSE
SEREMBAN: Two friends died when their scooter crashed into a stalled lorry at KM254.6 of the North-South Expressway (NSE) near here. "The lorry driver had stopped along the emergency lane after his vehicle developed engine problems," he said in a statement. ACP Azahar said the rider died on the spot while his friend passed away while receiving treatment at Hospital Tuanku Ja'afar. The two were employed at an eatery near the Melaka market. ACP Azahar urged witnesses to contact investigating officer Insp Syakinah Ahmad at 06-6032222 or the nearest police station.
Source:The Star
February 11, 2026 11:34 UTC
Bombardier wins US$1.2 bil order from private jet firm Vista
(Feb 11): Bombardier Inc won a 40-plane order for its Challenger 3500 aircraft from Vista Global Holding Ltd, one of the world’s biggest operators of business jets, amid growing global demand for private aviation. Vista’s purchase agreement with the Canadian aircraft manufacturer is worth about US$1.2 billion (RM4.71) at list price, although buyers tend to get large discounts for bulk purchases. Bombardier will deliver the planes over a decade, Vista said in a statement on Wednesday (Feb 11). Vista’s aircraft order comes as Bryan Bedford, the head of the US Federal Aviation Administration, said Tuesday that he expects Canada’s aviation regulator to approve Gulfstream jets soon. Last year, Bombardier landed a large order from Bond Aviation Holdings LLC, a private jet company backed by KKR & Co that agreed to buy 50 aircraft in a deal worth US$1.7 billion.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 11, 2026 11:25 UTC
Motorcyclist dies after being run over by lorry
KUALA PILAH: A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed after he was run over by a trailer lorry transporting cement at KM4 Jalan Kuala Pilah-Batu Kikir near here. Kuala Pilah OCPD Supt Muhamad Mustafah Hussin said the victim, a mechanic, was heading home to Seremban when the accident happened around 10.30pm on Tuesday (Feb 10). "Based on a preliminary probe, the motorcyclist was overtaking the lorry when a car suddenly appeared on the opposite lane. "His bike grazed the oncoming car, causing him to lose control and fall under the lorry," he said in a statement on Wednesday (Feb 11). The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.
Source:The Star
February 11, 2026 11:25 UTC
327 criminals shot dead by cops since 2015, Dewan Rakyat told
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 327 criminals were shot and killed by police in 193 cases between 2015 and 2025, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said 2016 saw the most cases at 32, followed by 2018 (26), 2024 (25), 2017 (23), 2015 (21), 2025 (20), 2019 (16), 2021 (11), 2020 (eight), 2022 (six) and 2023 (five). In 27 other cases, the nationality of the criminal could not be determined, he told the Dewan Rakyat in a written reply on Wednesday (Feb 11). Saifuddin Nasution added that no action was taken against the police personnel involved in these shooting cases. Lim Lip Eng (PH-Kepong) had asked about fatal shooting cases involving the police since 2015.
Source:The Star
February 11, 2026 11:21 UTC
Anwar: Crackdown on illegal gambling to intensify
KUALA LUMPUR: Crackdowns on illegal gambling will continue to intensify, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said seizures have already exceeded billions of ringgit and assured that the government will not relent in its efforts. However, it will not be an easy feat, as illegal gambling operators may be based abroad. This includes stronger enforcement measures to tackle illegal gambling activities, alongside efforts to enhance public accountability and awareness of actions that contravene the country’s laws. He was responding to Fong Kui Lun (PH-Bukit Bintang), who had asked whether the government views action against illegal gambling operators as a complementary measure to plug revenue leakages.
Source:The Star
February 11, 2026 11:20 UTC
Perdana Petroleum swings to loss in 4Q on absence of third-party vessel chartering
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): Perdana Petroleum Bhd (KL:PERDANA) posted a net loss of RM1.81 million in the fourth quarter, reversing a net profit of RM29.55 million a year earlier, as revenue nearly halved to RM48.37 million. Accommodation work barge utilisation plunged to 26% from 59% in 4QFY2024, as catering revenue fell to RM4.5 million from RM7.6 million. Perdana said higher depreciation charges from drydocking further weighed on earnings, though its lower cost of sales and stronger net finance income provided some offset. Managing director Jamalludin Obeng said domestic offshore support vessel (OSV) demand has remained steady, supported by PETRONAS’ upstream commitments, though project timing remains uncertain. Perdana said it plans to navigate market uncertainties with measured fleet strategies and efficiency improvements to support long-term sustainability.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 11, 2026 11:20 UTC
Ops Selamat: 6,543 cops to be deployed for CNY and early Ramadan
PETALING JAYA: Authorities are prepared for a high number of vehicles on roads under the latest iteration of Ops Selamat. "We are ready in terms of manpower and logistics," he said at a press conference for Ops Selamat 25 at the Sungai Buloh R&R area on Wednesday (Feb 11). He said around 6,543 police personnel would be deployed on crime prevention duties nationwide during Ops Selamat. "Strict enforcement will be carried against traffic offences identified as the main causes of fatal accidents. Ops Selamat 25 will be conducted from Feb 11 to Feb 24.
Source:The Star
February 11, 2026 11:15 UTC