Actor Mohd Eyzendy Mohd Aziz, popularly known as Along Eyzendy, died at 12.16am after three days in intensive care at Hospital Sultan Idris Shah in Serdang, Selangor. News of Along’s death was confirmed by fellow actor Azhar Sulaiman in a Facebook post early this morning. My condolences to his wife, children and family, and may they have the strength to endure this loss,” read the post. He was later moved to intensive care and sedated on Feb 5. The actor had previously battled kidney disease and underwent a transplant in 2021, with his wife, Hamidah Mohd Yatim, as the donor.

SEREMBAN: All food traders, especially those involved in Ramadan bazaars, have been reminded to take food safety matters seriously, take the typhoid vaccination and comply with the highest hygiene standards when preparing buka puasa (breaking of fast) food. She added that the typhoid shots act as an early barrier to preventing the spread of dangerous bacteria that can contaminate food and drinks. "The failure of food traders in getting their typhoid jabs and not maintaining proper cleanliness and hygiene will result in action taken against them under the Food Hygiene Regulations 2009 and Section 11 of the Food Act 1983,” she said. She said this after the programme to clean up the surrounding areas of Pasar Ampangan with the Seremban City Council (MBS), which was also attended by MBS mayor Datuk Masri Baharuddin. He added that if the organisers refuse to give them the refund, the MBS will use the organisers’ deposits to repay the traders.

KUALA LUMPUR: Applications for the Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship (BTAR) are officially open from Sunday (Feb 8) in conjunction with the birthday of Malaysia’s first prime minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj. "BTAR is a comprehensive scholarship to support high-potential students in need to further their studies at local public and private universities. "The scholarship uses a holistic approach regardless of background, challenges, living situations and candidates’ aspirations,” he said at an event commemorating Tunku Abdul Rahman at the National Museum here on Sunday. Applications can be made at the Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman website at the link: www.yayasantar.org.my, he added. "In a multiracial country, Tunku bravely introduced power sharing and consensus building, an approach that was ahead of its time.

The utility collects configuration choices in a single file, aiming to make browsers show web pages and little else. If users change their mind, the tool’s settings can be removed without trace and the browser reset to default, as the tutorials explain. So far the AI purge works only for Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge on Windows, macOS and Linux. "Just the Browser" is intended to help cleanse mainstream browsers of unwanted and superfluous features without giving up their existing advantages. Alternatives like Vivaldi, LibreWolf, Waterfox and SeaMonkey generally work as well as the big names and come from established developer communities.

Thriller Mercy (showing at cinemas nationwide) imagines a near future where the justice system is powered by artificial intelligence and suspects are presumed guilty unless they can prove their innocence. In a violence-ridden Los Angeles in 2029, police detective Chris Raven (Chris Pratt) wakes up in a stupor, shackled to a chair, facing the AI judge Maddox (Rebecca Ferguson) that he helped create. The Timur Bekmambetov-directed movie felt like a theatre play said Pratt and Ferguson, who were split up on separate stages, communicating via earpieces and acting out 40-50-minute long scenes. I’m a pretty physical person,” said Pratt, who asked to get strapped in for takes. As I’m defending myself, you’re sort of defending your own actions,” said Pratt.

PETALING JAYA: Calls for tough action against alleged party traitors in Bersatu are growing louder, as another party division chief demanded swift and uncompromising measures. Kota Melaka Bersatu division chief Datuk Hishamuddin Abdul Karim urged swift action not only against individuals currently under investigation, but against anyone found to have betrayed the party. “Bersatu can no longer afford to be soft on betrayal. His statement came amid growing calls within the party for Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin to be expelled. Hishamuddin said allegations involving organised efforts to undermine the party president, weaken the leadership institution and fracture the party were not trivial matters, but posed a direct threat to the survival of Bersatu and Perikatan Nasional.

If the coalition of Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party with the Japan Innovation Party, known as Ishin, wins 310 seats, it would be able to override the opposition-controlled upper chamber. A man walks past a board displaying posters of candidates for the Lower House election along the street amidst the falling snow in Tokyo, on Feb 8. "It's bad enough here in the towns, but in the mountains there's twice as much snow. Voters will pick lawmakers in 289 single-seat constituencies, with the rest decided by proportional-representation votes for parties. Polls close at 8pm (1100 GMT), when broadcasters are expected to issue projections based on their exit polls.

BANGKOK: (AP) Voters in Thailand went to the polls Sunday (Feb 8) in an early general election seen as a three-way race among competing visions of progressive, populist and old-fashioned patronage politics. A simple majority of the 500 elected lawmakers selects the next prime minister. Voters stand in a queue at a polling station to vote in the general election, in Bangkok, Thailand, Feb 8, 2026. The Bhumjaithai Party, headed by incumbent Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul , is seen as the main defender and preferred choice of the royalist-military establishment. Anutin has been prime minister only since last September, after serving in the Cabinet of former Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who was forced out of office for an ethics violation regarding mishandling relations with Cambodia.

PETALING JAYA: Young shuttler Kong Wei Xiang believes the experience gained playing against Indonesia’s Anthony Ginting in the Asia Team Championships will prove invaluable. Wei Xiang, who is currently ranked No. Despite the team’s exit, there were some positives from an inexperienced lineup of players including Wei Xiang, who was making his debut in a senior team event. “The match against Anthony, a player of his calibre and experience, was an incredible challenge,” said Wei Xiang. Wei Xiang is out to continue his promising form when he competes next in the Dutch Junior International from Feb 25-March 1 in Haarlem.

Even as the lunar calendar turns toward the Year of the Fire Horse this February, Malaysia’s shopping malls have already undergone a transformation that is more than just aesthetic. The immersive festive environments curated by shopping malls are a proven catalyst for consumer spending, effectively converting holiday foot traffic into tangible retail growth.

Registered dietitian Ng Kar Foo said preparing food in abundance during the festive season symbolises prosperity, togetherness and blessings for the year ahead. “Planning portions wisely and finishing food safely honours both tradition and sustainability; true prosperity benefits health, family, and the environment,” he added. Prof Dr Sharifa said raw and half-cooked food and those cooked with milk or coconut milk tend to turn bad quickly. For example, having raw meat and blood next to cooked food,” she said. She said food borne illnesses are generally caused by pathogens, namely bacteria, viruses, and parasites, as well as toxins that contaminate food.

“The government will bear an estimated RM19.5mil in compensation payments to the affected toll concessionaires due to the discount. The discount applies to Class 1 private vehicles at all toll plazas nationwide, as well as Class 2 vehicles at the Penang Bridge, but excludes the Sultan Iskandar Building (BSI) toll plaza on the North-South Expressway and the Tanjung Kupang toll plaza on the Malaysia–Singapore Second Link, he added. Nanta said the selected dates were intended to avoid traffic congestion on peak travel days while allowing better coordination of highway operations, including facilities at rest and service areas and lay-bys. The highest number of users is expected on PLUS highways, with an estimated 2.2 million vehicles. It added that highway concessionaires have been instructed to ensure smooth toll operations and that no lane closures are carried out from Feb 12 to Feb 23, except for emergency works.

KUALA LUMPUR: A fight near a café here led to the arrest of 10 suspects following an incident in Taman Beringin on Friday (Feb 6). Sentul OCPD Asst Comm Ahmad Sukarno Mohd Zahari said the complainant noticed traffic congestion in front of the café and saw a man standing nearby holding his face. One of the suspects asked who had slapped the man, but they said they were unaware of the incident. ACP Ahmad Sukarno said the complainant then entered the café, where a fight broke out between the two groups before he fled the scene. Follow-up investigations led to the arrest of 10 suspects, aged between 28 and 41, on the same day and on Sunday in the Jinjang area.

PUTRAJAYA: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the Seri Perdana Complex on Sunday (Feb 8) for a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Both leaders are expected to have a closed-door meeting involving only the two of them. Anwar will also host an official luncheon in honour of Modi. In 2025, total trade between Malaysia and India reached RM79.49 bil (USD18.59 bil). Malaysia’s total exports to India amounted to RM52.30bil (USD12.24bil) and total imports amounted RM27.19bil (USD6.35bil).

PETALING JAYA: A sea of red lanterns, drumbeats and galloping symbolism transformed Petaling Street into a festive corridor as traders and visitors ushered in an early Year of the Horse while celebrating culture and community spirit. The Blessings Parade, where six giant inflatable horse guardians made their way through the iconic Chinatown, was the star of the show yesterday. Leading the procession was the Horse Guardian, standing at over 2.1m tall, accompanied by other guardians in varied forms, poses and sizes. The parade, themed Guardians of Legacy, reflects the idea of care being repaid with respect and gratitude. Chang is also a co-founder of Kwai Chai Hong, meaning “little ghost lane”, a famous alley in Petaling Street, known for its specially-curated wall art depicting scenes from the past.