Singaporean actress Jin Yinji, 78, recovering after fall at home
Singaporean actress Jin Yinji is recovering at home after she had a fall at home in January. The 78-year-old told Chinese-language Shin Min Daily News in a report published on Feb 9 that she injured her waist and back. Even now, I still can’t figure out what exactly happened.”The helper rushed over to help Jin up and called an ambulance. “I’m truly getting old, nearly 80 now, and I’m not as capable as I used to be,” she said. She told Shin Min she would not be making dumplings and would cook less food for the upcoming Chinese New Year.
Source:The Star
February 10, 2026 15:24 UTC
Miss World 2025 and Miss World Malaysia 2025 spreads nature loving message in Sabah
This is a message that two beauty queens – Miss World 2025, Opal Suchata and Miss World Malaysia 2025 Taanusitya Chetty – hope to send throughout their one-week visit to Sabah. Taanusitya Chetty explained that every beauty in nature, in the sunsets, flowers and the environment, came from the hard work of those who cared for them. However, she said all these would not be possible if the people did not take care of nature, the way it should be taken care of. Opal Suchata, who hails from Phuket, Thailand, said both Sabah and Phuket share many similarities, among which are the beautiful nature and weather. Earlier, Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah said this year’s tree planting is a continuation of last year’s Miss World programme, where they planted trees as a symbol of hope and renewal.
Source:The Star
February 10, 2026 15:19 UTC
Ten vape stores raided in KL
KUALA LUMPUR: Ten premises selling electronic cigarettes (vapes) were raided by the General Operations Force (GOF) Central Brigade under Ops E-Cig Mega. Central Brigade commander Senior Asst Comm Hakemal Hawari said the operation, which was carried out at shopping complexes in Lorong Haji Taib, found that all the premises raided had committed various offences. SAC Hakemal said the operation was conducted with the cooperation of the Health Ministry, local authorities and the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN). Matters involving product contents and prohibited substances will be examined further by the Health Ministry,” he said. “For the Central Brigade, similar operations were also carried out in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Negri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor,” he added.
Source:The Star
February 10, 2026 15:17 UTC
QuickCheck: Can you get a free laptop from the govt via Telegram?
THERE is no such thing as a free lunch. But maybe there is such a thing as a free laptop. There is a viral message floating around on WhatsApp that the government is giving away free laptops if you register at a website using your Telegram account. VERDICT:FALSEAccording to fact-checking website MyCheck Malaysia, the message is a scam tactic used to hack into unsuspecting people's Telegram accounts, called Telegram Takeover. It reminded the public to always be wary of supposedly "too good to be true" promotions and that all legitimate government URL links end with.gov.my.
Source:The Star
February 10, 2026 15:07 UTC
Anwar receives courtesy call from Perlis MB
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received a courtesy call from Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah at his office in the Parliament building. In a social media post on Tuesday (Feb 10), Anwar said the meeting created an opportunity to discuss strengthening cooperation between the Federal Government and the Perlis State Government. He said the discussion also touched on the need to intensify efforts to help the people of Perlis, with a focus on well-being, economic opportunities and fair and inclusive development. "The government will continue to be committed to ensuring that each state is given due attention for the benefit of the people as a whole," Anwar posted. Abu Bakar, the Kuala Perlis State assemblyman, was sworn in as Perlis Menteri Besar on Dec 28, replacing Mohd Shukri Ramli, who resigned due to health issues.
Source:The Star
February 10, 2026 15:02 UTC
European Parliament backs online and offline digital euro
(Feb 10): The European Parliament supported issuing an online and offline digital euro — breaking with a proposal by the leading lawmaker on the topic to only create the latter. Legislators on Tuesday approved an amendment arguing for both versions of the digital money — as championed by the European Central Bank (ECB). The parliament said in a statement that the digital euro is “essential to strengthening EU monetary sovereignty, reducing fragmentation in retail payments, and supporting the integrity and resilience of the single market”. The ECB wants a digital euro to lessen European reliance on US payment firms like Visa and Mastercard as transatlantic ties sour. But it’s still awaiting the necessary legal framework needed to underpin the project, with the European Parliament still finalising its stance after member states did so in December.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 10, 2026 14:55 UTC
INTERACTIVE: Malaysia gets tougher on illegal mixed waste paper imports
PETALING JAYA: Enforcement agencies will beef up actions to stop illegal imports of mixed waste paper, following news of such trash being shipped here from the United States. The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) said Malaysia does not allow imports of mixed or unsorted waste paper, including paper contaminated with plastic. Three types of waste paper are allowed to be imported under guidelines by SIRIM QAS, including unbleached kraft paper, paper made mainly from chemical pulp and paper made from mechanical pulp like newspapers and journals. Other kinds of waste paper, including unsorted waste, is not allowed to be imported into Malaysia, as specified in the guidelines. Stemming illegal wasteGiving its assurance, Miti said the existing framework in Malaysia already prohibits contaminated or mixed waste paper from entering the country.
Source:The Star
February 10, 2026 14:55 UTC
Woman in her 70s searching for biological family
“Even if her biological parents are no longer alive, we hope she can reunite with her biological siblings. Rageswery first approached Datuk Seri Michael Chong in 2005 to seek help in locating her biological family but was unable to proceed due to family tragedies, including caring for relatives with cancer and the death of her husband. “She came back again after 21 years because she wants to know who her biological parents or next of kin are before she passes away,” he said. “I don’t want to die without knowing who my biological parents are. “My mother wants to see her father, mother, brothers or sisters.
Source:The Star
February 10, 2026 14:51 UTC
Honda third-quarter profit slumps over 60% as EV restructuring bites
Japan's second-biggest automaker reported operating profit of 153.4 billion yen ($987.07 million) for October-December, down 61.4% year-on-year and missing the 174.5 billion yen average forecast from nine analysts polled by LSEG. U.S. tariffs pulled results down by a further 280 billion yen for that period, it said. The U.S. remains Honda's top market, accounting for more than two-fifths of its global sales over those nine months. The company maintained its operating profit forecast for the year ending March 2026 at 550 billion yen. CFO Eiji Fujimura said the full‑year outlook still faced potential downside risks from remaining losses tied to Honda's U.S. EV business.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 10, 2026 14:45 UTC
Malaysia will negotiate tariffs with US on own terms, says Foreign Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will negotiate tariffs with the United States on its own, citing differences in national circumstances, priorities, and conditions compared with India, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. The Foreign Minister said that Malaysia will conduct negotiations with the US based on its own terms, as there are certain issues that differ from the situation with India. “Tariff negotiations between Malaysia and the US are not the same as those between India and the US. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Malaysia last weekend for a two-day official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. On the visit, Mohamad said bilateral trade between Malaysia and India has been steadily growing, approaching US$19bil, with Malaysia enjoying a trade surplusIn 2025, total trade between Malaysia and India reached RM79.49bil (US$18.59 bil).
Source:The Star
February 10, 2026 14:38 UTC
Coca-Cola keeps Costa Coffee, reviews brand’s China unit
(Feb 10): Coca-Cola Co will retain full ownership of Costa Coffee, but it’s reviewing the unit’s challenged business in China, the company’s chief financial officer said on Tuesday. The beverage maker had been considering bids for UK cafe operator Costa Coffee. “We have decided to continue to have Costa 100% owned inside our portfolio,” Coca-Cola chief financial officer John Murphy said in an interview on Tuesday. “There are no immediate plans to do anything with Costa other than to get it performing even better.”Murphy said certain core markets for Costa Coffee are doing well, but that the business in China has been “more challenging than we expected”. “We will be looking closely at the China business throughout 2026.”
Source:The Edge Markets
February 10, 2026 14:30 UTC
Malaysia seeks key documents from China in Tedy Teow, MBI probe
The case remains under police investigation and is currently under consideration by China - AI-GENERATED IMAGEKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has requested several key documents from China, including a 'Serious Offence Certificate', as part of efforts to investigate fugitive businessman Tedy Teow and the MBI ponzi scheme network. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said this is part of Putrajaya's broader strategy to trace assets, extradite suspects, forfeit assets, and monitor cross-border transactions. "The police's Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA) unit has sought Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) from China through the Attorney-General's Chambers to obtain criminal offence documents such as a 'Serious Offence Certificate'. "The case remains under police investigation and is currently under consideration by China," he said in a written parliamentary reply. On extradition, the ministry noted that while Malaysia does not have a formal treaty with China, it can pursue the process under the Extradition Act 1992.
Source:New Strait Times
February 10, 2026 14:28 UTC
It’s going to be tough filling the void left by Pei Kee
PETALING JAYA: Go Pei Kee’s withdrawal from the national set-up has left Malaysia’s women’s doubles department with questions to answer, particularly over who will step up as the country’s No. 23 Pei Kee and Teoh Mei Xing were widely regarded as Malaysia’s second strongest women’s doubles option. Malaysia now have roughly three months before the Uber Cup Finals to identify a partnership capable of shouldering the responsibility in the absence of Pei Kee and Mei Xing. “We still have Carmen Ting-Ong Xin Yee, Low Zi Yu-Noraqilah Maisarah Ramdan and several other pairs behind them. We do not need to focus on them (Pei Kee) if their hearts are no longer in it,” said Rexy.
Source:The Star
February 10, 2026 14:20 UTC
UUE bags RM67.5 mil subcontracts linked to pipe installation
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 10): UUE Holdings Bhd (KL:UUE) has secured two subcontracts related to pipe installation for power cables valued at RM67.5 million. The subcontracts, both valued at S$10.88 million (RM33.73 million) respectively, are for the provision of materials, tools, labour and equipment for the installation of high-density polyethylene pipes in West Jurong Island, Singapore, according to the underground utilities engineering firm’s bourse filing on Tuesday. Both subcontracts will run from Feb 9, 2026, to Dec 31, 2027. The subcontracts pertain to two separate sections of power cables from Ayer Rajah Shaft to Shipyard Shaft. The project’s principal is SP PowerAssets Ltd. One section’s main contractor is Taihan Cable & Solution Co Ltd, while the other section’s is China International Water & Electrical Corp (S) Pte Ltd.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 10, 2026 14:05 UTC
Isa Samad goes to jail for graft charges, Federal Court rules
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has overturned the acquittal of former Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Samad in his graft case involving RM3.09mil relating to the purchase of a hotel in Sarawak. This is the final legal avenue which saw Mohd Isa sent to the Sungai Buloh Prison upon the issuance of the committal order. "The respondent (Mohd Isa) had failed to rebut the presumption of law under Section 50(1). The court then upheld the six-year imprisonment and RM15.45mil fine imposed on Mohd Isa by the Kuala Lumpur High Court. On Feb 3, 2021, the High Court found Mohd Isa guilty and imposed the sentence on him.
Source:The Star
February 10, 2026 14:00 UTC