February 25, 2026
Local
Local
Two Malaysians detained in Singapore following checkpoint breach, drugs confiscated.

SINGAPORE, Feb 25 — Two Malaysian men travelling in a Malaysia-registered vehicle were arrested by Singapore authorities after allegedly trying to bypass arrival clearance at Tuas Checkpoint, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said.

February 25, 2026
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Local
Get ready for wet weather as thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to hit KL, Putrajaya and nine states until 5pm.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 — Thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds are forecast to affect Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and nine states until 5pm today.

February 20, 2026
World
World
Arsenal set for high-stakes clash with Spurs as title race tension rises.

LONDON, Feb 20 — Arsenal face a crucial north London derby at Tottenham as title race pressure intensifies. The Gunners have struggled recently, drawing twice in their last seven league matches and squandering leads, leaving them five points ahead of Manchester City, who have a game in hand.

February 20, 2026
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World
Donald Trump directs federal agencies to locate and declassify files related to UFOs and extraterrestrials.

WASHINGTON, Feb 20 — Donald Trump announced Thursday that he will direct federal agencies to begin identifying and releasing government files related to UFOs and extraterrestrial life, a long-standing demand among some Americans.

February 20, 2026
World
World
Donald Trump’s image displayed outside United States Department of Justice headquarters in latest show of influence.

WASHINGTON, Feb 20 — A large banner featuring Donald Trump has been displayed outside the headquarters of the United States Department of Justice, marking the latest move to project his influence over federal institutions.

February 20, 2026
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Local
Continuous rain triggers floods in three Sabah districts, 63 families evacuated to relief centre.

KOTA KINABALU, Feb 20 — Ongoing heavy rain since yesterday has caused flooding in three districts in Sabah, prompting the opening of a temporary relief centre in Kota Marudu this morning.

February 20, 2026
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Local
Police tracking down illegal fireworks seller after Segamat explosion leaves man without a leg.

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 20 — Police are searching for a fireworks seller suspected of supplying banned materials that led to a 32-year-old man losing his left leg while setting off firecrackers outside his home in Segamat yesterday.

February 20, 2026
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Local
High Court maintains bankruptcy ruling against fashion designer Jovian Mandagie over RM5 million loan.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — The High Court today dismissed an appeal by fashion designer Datuk Jovian Mandagie to overturn a bankruptcy order issued against him after he failed to repay a friendly loan amounting to RM5.28 million, inclusive of interest, to engineering firm Cekap Air Sdn Bhd.

February 19, 2026
World
World
China’s Olympic freeski champion Eileen Gu dismisses question about “losing two golds” in viral press moment

LIVIGNO, Feb 19 — China’s Olympic freeski star Eileen Gu went viral after dismissing a reporter’s question asking whether her two silver medals at the Milan-Cortina Olympics were “two silvers gained or two golds lost.”

February 19, 2026
World
World
Five children among 12 killed in fireworks shop explosion in Hubei during holiday period

BEIJING, Feb 19 — An explosion at a fireworks shop in Jinpu village, Hubei, killed 12 people, including five children, during the Lunar New Year holiday, state media reported.

February 19, 2026
World
World
Fourth impeachment complaint lodged against Philippine Vice President Duterte following 2028 election bid announcement

MANILA, Feb 19 — Sara Duterte is facing a fourth impeachment complaint, filed just hours after she announced her bid for the 2028 presidential election, according to documents seen by AFP.

February 19, 2026
Local
Local
Younger brother’s body discovered 200 metres away from firefighter sibling at Pantai Kandis.

KOTA BHARU, Feb 19 — The younger brother of a firefighter who drowned at Pantai Kandis was found dead early today at Pantai D’Aur, about 200 metres from where his sibling’s body was recovered yesterday.