“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.

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.

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).

(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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

PETALING JAYA: Tan Sri Azam Baki says that his acquisition of RM800,000 worth of shares in a financial services company was conducted transparently and did not violate any laws. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner said the transaction was declared and that the Chief Secretary to the Government was informed of the matter. Azam described the report on the transaction as malicious, pointing out that he had purchased the shares in 2025 and disposed of it within a year. A foreign news agency reported that Azam was listed as holding 17.7 million shares in Velocity Capital Bhd, citing a corporate filing with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM). Earlier, the MACC said the report on Azam is misleading and based on unfounded allegations.

A history of identity changes and business pivotsThe name Velocity Capital is the group’s seventh since it was listed. According to its annual report, Velocity Capital lists a number of subsidiaries operating in different segments, including in haulage services, IT solutions, manufacturing of packaging, and electric vehicle sales. Datuk Fam Chee Way is now the largest shareholder in Velocity Capital with a 28.79% stake held via DB Atlantic Capital (M) Bhd. Velocity shares jumped in early 2025According to SSM documents, Azam Baki held 17.7 million Velocity Capital shares as at Feb 2, 2025, amounting to 1.38% of the group’s share base. Both Velocity Capital and Farhash subsequently sold their MMAG shares at a loss.

KUALA LUMPUR: Taxpayers can now apply for a personal identification number (PIN) via the Inland Revenue Board's (LHDN) MyTax Portal. "For new taxpayers, a tax number is already available, as one is automatically generated for individuals aged 18 and above. "First-time e-filing users may apply for a digital certificate through e-KYC or e-CP55D using their registered email address," he said as a guest on Bernama Radio's tax clinic programme titled 'e-Filing: Tanggungjawab Pembayar Cukai (taxpayers' responsibilities)' on Tuesday (Feb 10). He added that taxpayers who have forgotten their password can reset it by clicking 'Forgot Password', and a new password will be sent to their registered email once their identification number is entered. "For users whose Digital Certificate has expired, it can be renewed by entering their identification number and password, followed by clicking the 'Submit' button.

Malaysians can now check the typical price tag for 26 common procedures before committing to treatment, under a new industry-led price guide. The guide released by the insurance and takaful industry is aimed at lifting the lid on medical costs but consumer groups cautioned that transparency should not become a rubber stamp for rising fees or normalising high prices. For example, the typical bill amount for cataract surgery is RM8,400 for daycare admission. “The data is derived from insurance and takaful claims, which are part of a profit-oriented private healthcare and insurance ecosystem. Saravanan said consumers should not treat the price guide as a benchmark or endorsement of acceptable pricing.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) says a recent media report on Tan Sri Azam Baki is misleading and based on unfounded allegations. It said the report not only affected the image and reputation of its chief commissioner but also unfairly linked the MACC to allegations of wrongdoing, potentially undermining public confidence. "Asset declarations by public officers are governed by established administrative and governance procedures under the public service framework and are submitted through official channels to the relevant authorities. The MACC said such declarations cover sources of income as well as the acquisition and disposal of assets, including shares. It stressed that any suggestion that the chief commissioner had failed to declare assets was factually incorrect and created a misleading impression of the integrity and governance framework governing both the MACC and the wider public service.

“While some small traders are occupying the parking bays with their stalls, other businesses and individuals have “booked” the bays using barriers and traffic cones. “They should apply for reserved parking bays from DBKL, but I was told by some business owners that the process was very bureaucratic,” he said. Sivam also said that the number of parking bays in the park was still insufficient, especially when outsiders hog the bays for long hours. Sivam says residents cannot find parking space despite buying the RM70 pass as some bays are illegally hogged by businesses. “This raises the question – are there not enough parking bays in the MRT station’s park and ride facility?

PETALING JAYA: New men’s singles coach Harry Hartono is game for the challenge of reviving a struggling men’s singles department after his first training session with the squad under head coach Datuk Teu Seu Bock got off to a positive start. Harry, who reported for duty at the Academy Badminton Malaysia (ABM) in Bukit Kiara on Tuesday (Feb 10), has a strong reputation to live up to. He was also among the earliest coaches to spot the potential of 2022 world champion Chou Tien-chen while coaching at a high school in Taiwan between 2005 and 2010. The aim is to become world number one and to be a world champion,” said Harry. Harry’s first training session with the men’s singles squad under head coach Datuk Teu Seu Bock also went positively, particularly with the commitment shown by Leong Jun Hao and Justin Hoh.