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Feb 5, 2026

Asia shares slump as global tech selloff spooks investors, silver tumbles again

SYDNEY: Asian stocks slumped on Thursday as concerns about the exploding costs of AI investment encouraged a rotation out of tech, while a renewed slide in silver squeezed leveraged positions that were already under water. Read full story

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Feb 5, 2026

LRT3 Shah Alam Line expected to begin operations by June, says Loke

PETALING JAYA: The long-awaited LRT3 Shah Alam Line is expected to begin operations by June at the latest, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Read full story

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Feb 5, 2026

RM4.8bil spent under Sara scheme last year, says Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR: Spending under Malaysia's Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) assistance scheme reached RM4.8bil in the domestic market in 2025, with 99% of recipients using the cashless aid via their national identity cards, says Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. Read full story

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Feb 5, 2026

Groom's wish to have deceased family members edited into wedding photos touches hearts online

KUALA LUMPUR: A man's request to edit his wedding photographs to include all his deceased family members has touched the hearts of social media users. Read full story

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Feb 5, 2026

RM150mil from unclaimed Sara funds distributed to vulnerable groups, Parliament told

KUALA LUMPUR: RM150mil from the one-off 2025 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) allocation that was left unclaimed by eligible recipients as of Dec 31 has been channelled to vulnerable groups, says Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. Read full story

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Feb 5, 2026

Federal funds set aside to repair old suspension bridges in Sabah, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: Students in Kota Marudu, Sabah, who rely on ageing suspension bridges to get to school could benefit from repairs or replacement works under a federal allocation of RM4.5mil to the state, says Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story

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Feb 5, 2026

Man arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting 13yo boy

PETALING JAYA: Police are investigating a case of alleged physical sexual assault involving a 13-year-old boy. Read full story

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Feb 5, 2026

Frozen fowl play foiled: Sabah DVS seizes 27 tonnes of illegally imported chicken

KOTA KINABALU: Over RM268,000 worth of illegally imported frozen chicken has been seized in a raid at Sepanggar Port near here. Read full story

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Feb 5, 2026

AirAsia introduces Koahsiung-Osaka route

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Malaysia has introduced a new Kaohsiung-Osaka route, as part of its Kuala Lumpur-Kaohsiung service, marking the next phase of the airline's network growth across North Asia. Read full story

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Feb 5, 2026

Court of Appeal president heads FT Day 2026 honours list

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, on Thursday (Feb 5) conferred federal awards, medals and honours on 54 recipients in conjunction with the 2026 Federal Territory Day celebration at Istana Negara. Read full story

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Feb 5, 2026

Cops detain two men in single mother murder case

BUTTERWORTH: Police have arrested two men to assist with the investigation into the murder of a woman at her first-floor residence in Flat Sri Murni, Sungai Dua here, yesterday. Read full story

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Feb 5, 2026

MMEA detains tanker for anchoring illegally in Selangor waters

PETALING JAYA: The Selangor Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detained a tanker off Kuala Sungai Besar after its captain failed to produce anchoring authorisation papers. Read full story

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Feb 5, 2026

Ringgit rises on US$ consolidation, oil spike

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit rose against the US dollar and major currencies on Thursday, supported by domestic strength and a rebound in oil prices, as the greenback consolidated after mixed US economic data. Read full story

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Feb 5, 2026

Bursa Malaysia holds firm following US tech sell-off

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia opened to a cautious trading mood on Thursday as a sell-off in US tech equities dampened risk sentiment for equities. Read full story

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Feb 5, 2026

TB cluster detected in Kota Tinggi with 33 positive cases, says Dr Dzul

JOHOR BARU: The Health Ministry (MOH) has confirmed the emergence of a tuberculosis (TB) cluster in Kota Tinggi on Jan 25, with 33 positive cases detected following screening of 804 close contacts as of yesterday (Feb 4). Read full story

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Feb 5, 2026

Three human trafficking rings crippled, 55 victims rescued last year, says Home Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Three organised human trafficking syndicates were crippled and 55 victims of forced labour, sexual exploitation and job scam rackets were rescued in 2025, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Read full story

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Feb 5, 2026

Sara aid spending, fraud in transactions to be highlighted in Parliament today

KUALA LUMPUR: The number of transactions generated through the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) programme, fraud cases involving sales and purchase transactions and the latest initiatives to expand the scope of social protection are among the issues to be discussed in the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday (Feb 5). Read full story

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Feb 5, 2026

Citizenship applications assessed case by case, Parliament told

KUALA LUMPUR: Each citizenship application under Article 15(2) of the Federal Constitution, including cases involving single mothers, abused victims and children at risk of statelessness, is assessed on a case-by-case basis with supporting documents, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Read full story

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Feb 5, 2026

Five‑hectare bushfire along Penang Hill jeep track brought under control

GEORGE TOWN: A bushfire covering five hectares of fern and grass area along the Penang Hill jeep track has since been put out. Read full story

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Feb 5, 2026

Lorry driver killed, 30 hurt in crash involving express bus and two lorries on NSE

PETALING JAYA: A bonded lorry driver was killed while his attendant was injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving an express bus and two lorries at KM433 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) southbound early Thursday (Feb 5). Read full story

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Feb 5, 2026

42 custodial deaths recorded last year, says Saifuddin

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 42 deaths in custody were recorded in 2025, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Read full story

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Feb 5, 2026

Trading ideas: IOIPG, Binastra, Sunway, IJM, CelcomDigi, Nestle, Southern Cable, Oasis, SBS, Kee Ming, F&N, AME REIT

KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story

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Feb 4, 2026

Fed's Cook says she is focused on inflation risks

FEDERAL Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Wednesday said she is more concerned about stalled progress on inflation than a weakening labor market, a strong signal that she will not support another interest-rate cut until price pressures that built last year due to tariffs begin to recede. Read full story

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Feb 4, 2026

Wall St ends down as AI worries slam tech stocks

US stocks ended lower on Wednesday, with losses in Advanced Micro Devices, Palantir and other technology companies, as investors worried about pricey valuations and whether Wall Street's AI rally has reached its peak. Read full story

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Feb 4, 2026

Oil prices climb 3% as market awaits US-Iran talks

Oil prices surged about 3% on Wednesday after a media report suggested planned talks between the United States and Iran on Friday could collapse. Read full story

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Feb 4, 2026

Anwar: Rid graft, uphold integrity for nation’s future

KUALA LUMPUR: Fighting corruption needs courage, and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is calling on university students to help him wipe out this menace. Read full story

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Feb 4, 2026

A timely boost for TAR UMT

KUALA LUMPUR: The latest RM40mil matching grant to Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) is a crucial "lifeline" that will help the institution sustain its model of affordable, quality education, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Read full story

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Feb 4, 2026

Anwar: No land ceded to Indonesia

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia did not hand over more than 5,000ha of land to Indonesia as compensation for three villages in the Nunukan area near the Sabah-Kalimantan border, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic). Read full story

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Feb 4, 2026

IOIPG sells industrial land for RM741mil

IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) has inked an agreement to sell three plots of land at its IOI Industrial Park @ Banting for RM740.68mil. Read full story

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Feb 4, 2026

PNB to assess Sunway’s VGO for IJM Corp

Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) will assess Sunway Bhd's voluntary general offer (VGO) for IJM Corp Bhd based on commercial considerations, offer risks, governance, investment returns, and Sunway's strategic plans post-acquisition. Read full story

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