Kenny: Changes bring challenges for hosts but badminton will benefit
The number of Super 1000 tournaments has also been increased from four to five with the Denmark Open being upgraded from Super 750. The four others that will retain their status are the Malaysian Open, All-England, China Open and Indonesian Open. “First of all, we are very happy that the Malaysian Open is being maintained as Super 1000. We want to thank BWF for maintaining our tournament’s status,” said Kenny when met at the Academy Badminton Malaysia (ABM) in Bukit Kiara yesterday. “I can understand why BWF want to extend the Super 1000 tournaments to 11 days.
Source:The Star
February 11, 2026 11:13 UTC
Balik kampung starts Friday
PETALING JAYA: The balik kampung exodus from the Klang Valley is expected to peak on Friday ahead of the Chinese New Year super weekend and start of Ramadan, creating one of the heaviest traffic movements of the year. The overlap of the Chinese New Year and start of the month of Ramadan is expected to intensify at both outbound and return traffic flows, with Muslims also beginning early balik kampung journeys as Ramadan approaches. PLUS said travel timing will be the key factor to determining the travel experience during the festive period, reminding that motorists who travel outside recommended time windows were likely to face significantly longer delays. “This shows how greatly journey times are influenced by travel timing,” it said. PLUS said the return-to-Klang Valley flow was expected to build from Feb 20 and 21, as festive travellers head back to the capital with Ramadan travel continuing to gain momentum.
Source:The Star
February 11, 2026 11:09 UTC
Experts: Mask up when travelling
PETALING JAYA: With 10 new tuberculosis (TB) clusters reported as of Feb 7, experts are advising those travelling during the festive rush to take safety measures. People should put on face masks while travelling and seek medical treatment early if they show symptoms, says Universiti Malaya Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health, Prof Dr Rafdzah Ahmad Zaki. ALSO READ:“The other thing is to wear a mask to prevent bacteria or virus from spreading, especially in public transport. “Since TB is an infectious disease, once you have a case, it will spread if transmission isn’t controlled. “This is an important public health layer that helps identify cases early and links individuals to care.
Source:The Star
February 11, 2026 11:07 UTC
Food noise: Are you constantly thinking about food?
According to Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) consultant endocrinologist Prof Dr Rohana Abdul Ghani, food noise is a medical term used to describe persistent thoughts about food, even when the body isn’t physically hungry. These hormones work together to regulate food intake and body weight, explains Prof Rohana. Understanding the journeyConstantly thinking about food can lead to impulsive eating and make it harder to maintain healthy habits. “The goal is to empower patients to understand that obesity is not a failure of willpower,” Prof Rohana explains. Reducing food noiseClinical data shows that certain weight-loss medications can significantly reduce food noise.
Source:The Star
February 11, 2026 11:05 UTC
India's US$500 bil US imports intent draws scepticism, risks widening trade deficit
Trade experts and economists questioned whether US$100 billion a year in imports was feasible without an explicit policy push that steers companies towards American suppliers. Indian markets steadied after staging an initial relief rally, but economists said investors appear wary of the US$500 billion headline. "The markets seem to be treating the US$500 billion purchase intention with a degree of scepticism," said Dhiraj Nim, an economist at ANZ. If exports hold near pre-tariff levels and imports rise sharply, India's largest bilateral surplus could shrink and widen its overall trade deficit. "If it is a US$100 billion every year, it will completely upset India's trade balance," said independent trade expert Biswajit Dhar.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 11, 2026 11:00 UTC
CIMB partners with BNM to pioneer bank-grade tokenisation in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (KL:CIMB) has received approval from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to participate in the central bank’s Digital Asset Innovation Hub (DAIH). This will enable the banking group, Malaysia's second-largest by asset, to test regulated digital asset payment and settlement use cases within a supervised, secure ecosystem. The DAIH, launched in June last year, provides a structured environment for financial institutions to evaluate digital asset applications under strict safeguards. The initiatives onboarded were tokenised deposits for payments by CIMB and Malayan Banking Bhd (KL:MAYBANK), and ringgit stablecoins for business-to-business settlements by Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia and Capital A Bhd (KL:CAPITALA). These tokenised deposits are envisioned as a foundational settlement layer.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 11, 2026 10:40 UTC
Banks backing green steel fund ‘false solutions’ — report
(Feb 11): Almost all major banks that have pledged to finance low-carbon steel are backing initiatives that will lead to additional greenhouse gas pollution. And with global demand for steel growing, the race is on to develop “green steel,” with companies exploring a plethora of newer, cleaner manufacturing techniques. Between 2016 and mid-2023, 354 banks provided US$429 billion to the 100 biggest steel producers, suggesting that finding capital isn’t the main challenge. And only seven of the 20 banks assessed by BankTrack have explicit sustainable-finance frameworks for steel decarbonisation that define which projects and technologies qualify under emissions-reduction standards. BankTrack has developed its own taxonomy to distinguish between what it considers “real” and “false” solutions for decarbonising steel.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 11, 2026 09:04 UTC
Maxis appointed preferred telco, infra partner for ECRL for 10 years
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): Maxis Bhd (KL:MAXIS) said it has been appointed as the single preferred infrastructure provider and telecommunications partner for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) for 10 years. Under the agreement, Maxis will deliver connectivity systems across the 665km project also known as the ECRL, including mobile coverage and wireless Internet for passengers. "Maxis is committed to supporting the ECRL project by delivering fast, reliable, and secure connectivity, benefiting its operations, passengers, and ecosystem of retailers," chief executive officer Goh Seow Eng said in a statement. ECRL, owned by government entity Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd, connects Port Klang in Selangor to Kelantan’s capital city Kota Bahru in a massive project costing some RM75 billion. Maxis has also signed an agreement with U Mobile Sdn Bhd to jointly develop new mobile infrastructure to ensure a shared network across the rail link and accommodate users from all mobile network operators.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 11, 2026 05:14 UTC
Government to intensify crackdown on illegal gambling to curb revenue leakages
The government will continue to intensify efforts to combat illegal gambling activities in the country as part of broader measures to curb revenue leakages and strengthen fiscal discipline, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.- BERNAMA PICKUALA LUMPUR: The government will continue to intensify efforts to combat illegal gambling activities in the country as part of broader measures to curb revenue leakages and strengthen fiscal discipline, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. Anwar said enforcement actions against illegal gambling operators had already resulted in seizures amounting to billions of ringgit, but acknowledged that the challenge remained complex and ongoing. He said illegal gambling, particularly online platforms operating from overseas, posed significant enforcement difficulties due to their sophisticated digital mechanisms. Fong Kui Lun (PH-Bukit Bintang) asked whether the government views action against illegal gambling operators as a complementary measure to plug revenue leakages so that fiscal consolidation efforts do not rely solely on reducing subsidies. Anwar stressed that tackling illegal gambling required a dual approach, combining stricter enforcement with greater public awareness and responsibility.
Source:New Strait Times
February 11, 2026 04:47 UTC
PETRONAS Dagangan’s margins likely improved in 4Q, stock price downside now limited — BIMB
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): PETRONAS Dagangan Bhd (KL:PETDAG) will likely see higher commercial margins when the fuel retailer reports its results for the final quarter of 2025, said BIMB Securities. “Margins are expected to be further supported by strong sales volumes of higher-margin products, particularly Jet A1 and diesel, underpinned by sustained aviation demand and infrastructure-driven commercial activity,” BIMB Securities said. All in all, PETRONAS Dagangan will probably report a net profit of RM286 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 (4QFY2025), bringing the total net profit for the year to around RM1.1 billion, according to its forecasts. Investors were also jittery over Malaysia’s fuel subsidy rationalisation that was implemented near the end of Sept 2025. “We caution that the margin outperformance may not be sustainable amid ongoing jet fuel price volatility and an uncertain oil price environment” which could constrain the company’s ability to maintain elevated commercial margins, BIMB Securities flagged.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 11, 2026 04:39 UTC
Opinion: Prosocial AI: Malaysia’s hidden competitive advantage
From "Ethical AI" to "ProSocial AI": Principles to proofOne helpful distinction emerging in ProSocial discussions is the shift from principles to proof. The ProSocial AI Index uses a 4T framing, Tailored, Trained, Tested, Targeted, to move teams from slogans to evaluation. What ProSocial AI looks like inside a companyFor CEOs, ProSocial AI means AI systems that increase human agency, reduce systemic harm, and strengthen long-term resilience while remaining economically viable. ProSocial AI as a debiasing strategyBehavioural scientists have warned us for decades about WYSIATI — what you see is all there is. Accountability: Pick two auditable outcome metrics per AI system: one business metric (margin, retention) and one prosocial metric (complaint fairness parity, accessibility, verified emissions impact).
Source:The Edge Markets
February 11, 2026 04:34 UTC
Bukit Merah Dam records stage three critical level — Perak exco
IPOH (Feb 11): The water level at Bukit Merah Dam has reached stage three irrigation critical status, with the current reservoir level recorded at 6.294 metres. “For dam gate operations, controlled water release through the outlet gate is ongoing. He added that the spillway remains closed as the water level is well below the overflow threshold. For irrigation intake, the discharge rate is 0.566 cubic metres per second to Terusan Besar and 6.230 cubic metres per second to Terusan Selinsing, in line with current irrigation needs. He also expressed appreciation for the cooperation of the dam and irrigation teams in ensuring its management remains safe and effective.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 11, 2026 04:04 UTC
Govt to step up crackdown on illegal gambling — PM
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that the government will continue to intensify efforts to combat illegal gambling activities in the country. Anwar, who is also the finance minister, said that enforcement actions taken so far against such activities had resulted in seizures amounting to billions of ringgit. “It is not easy because online gambling operators are sometimes based overseas. The prime minister was replying to a supplementary question from Fong Kui Lun (Pakatan Harapan-Bukit Bintang) on whether the government views action against illegal gambling operators as a complementary measure to plug revenue leakages so that fiscal consolidation efforts do not rely solely on reducing subsidies. Anwar said that in addition to enforcement measures to address illegal gambling activities, the government is also focusing on enhancing public accountability and awareness regarding actions that contravene the country’s laws.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 11, 2026 03:39 UTC
'Confident' Pakistan ready for India blockbuster after USA win
- AFP PICCOLOMBO: Pakistan warmed up for their blockbuster T20 World Cup clash against India with a 32-run win against the USA on Tuesday then declared they were "confident" of taking down their bitter rivals. Opener Sahibzada Farhan, who top scored with 73 in the USA win, said: "The match is on and we are in a confident mood." In last year's T20 Asian Cup, India beat Pakistan three times on their way to lifting the trophy in Dubai. Farhan said two wins out of two in the World Cup, the first was against the Netherlands on Saturday, had kick-started Pakistan's campaign. It means a quick turnaround for Sunday's match, the biggest and most lucrative clash in world cricket.--AFP
Source:New Strait Times
February 11, 2026 03:37 UTC
My Say: Negotiable rules turn laws into instruments of convenience
At the opposite end of the state-citizen relationship, the government’s permanent “pay early, pay less” traffic summons system reflects a similar logic. When everyday law is structured around price incentives rather than fixed penalties, it reinforces the perception that rules themselves have become conditional. Against this backdrop, GE16 risks being dismissed as a managed process, stripped of decisive civic force. If corruption increasingly meets with justification or indifference, the challenge confronting GE16 ceases to be purely political. In a state where rules have become terms, that refusal remains the final line of institutional self-defence.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 11, 2026 03:34 UTC