The property is located roughly 22km from Segamat town and 13km from Buloh Kasap in Johor, and is said to be owned by Chansun Estate Sdn Bhd. The Edge understands that the plantation land is priced between RM150,000 and RM180,000 per acre, or RM173 million to RM207 million in total. The freehold development land with residential zoning has a density of up to 20 units per acre. The indicative price of the development land, which is in the Johor-Singa­pore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), is said to be about RM35 psf, or RM158 million. “This is a ‘prime-fill’ development site.

KUALA LUMPUR: Almost RM9mil worth of e-cigarette products and related items have been seized in raids under Ops E-Cig Mega, a nationwide integrated operation launched on Feb 10. He said the total seizures amounted to RM8.876mil, comprising vape fluid (RM4.6mil) and vape devices (RM4.11mil) along with related equipment. He said the operation was carried out based on intelligence in coordination with the Health Ministry’s enforcement division. He reiterated that the sale of vape products to those below 18 is prohibited under Health Ministry regulations and enforcement efforts would be intensified to curb access among teenagers. "We will continue enforcement in an integrated manner with relevant agencies to address the proliferation of vape products, especially among school students," he said.

SIBU: A 41-year-old social media influencer died in an accident along Jalan Teng Kung Suk 3 here on Monday (Feb 16) morning. According to police, Chen Ding Ding lost control of his four-wheel drive (4WD) and hit a parked lorry. Sibu OCPD Asst Comm Zulkifli Suhaili said police were notified of the incident at about 2am. "Initial investigations found that the deceased lost control of his vehicle, which subsequently rammed into the rear of a trailer lorry parked at the end of the road," he said. The deceased was reputed to be a food connoisseur who presented a variety of cuisines on his social media platforms.

IPOH: The delay in an ambulance reaching the scene of a fatal accident in Jelapang was due to incorrect location details provided during the initial emergency call, says the Perak Health Department. However, when the ambulance reached the reported location, no accident was found. A follow-up call with the caller later confirmed that the actual scene was along the Ipoh–Lumut Highway heading towards Jelapang. The department said the Medical Emergency Coordination Centre (MECC) received the emergency call at 3.05pm, and an ambulance was dispatched in accordance with standard procedures. ALSO READ: Three-year-old girl killed, three injured in Jalan Ipoh-Lumut car crashThe ambulance arrived at the actual location at 3.55pm, where medical officers assessed a 33-year-old woman and a three-year-old child.

KUALA LUMPUR: Only “Happy Boom” fireworks and “Pop-Pop” firecrackers are allowed to be sold in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration tomorrow, the police said. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said that this is because both types do not contain explosive materials that could endanger public safety. “Anyone found possessing, selling, purchasing or playing with firecrackers and fireworks other than those permitted may face action under Sections 7 and 8 of the Explosives Act 1957,” he said yesterday, Bernama reported. Fadil also reminded the public not to set off firecrackers and fireworks after midnight as this could disrupt public order. He said those who failed to comply could be subject to action under Section 13 of the Minor Offences Act 1955 and Section 7 of the Explosives Act 1957.

This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly on February 9, 2026 - February 15, 2026SUNWAY Bhd (KL:SUNWAY) is contemplating a valuation of some RM16 billion for its healthcare arm Sunway Healthcare Holdings Bhd (SHH), ahead of its impending listing on Bursa Malaysia, sources say. Meanwhile, Sunway Group could raise up to RM730 million, and Greenwood Capital up to RM129 million from the offer for sale. A number of market observers deem SHH’s valuations to be lofty, especially as other Bursa-listed healthcare providers are trading at far lower valuations. IHH Healthcare Bhd (KL:IHH) for instance, is trading at 34.75 times forward PER, and KPJ Healthcare Bhd (KL:KPJ) at 32.12 times (see table). Moreover, the Bursa Malaysia Healthcare Index was the worst-performing index in 2025.

KYIV (Feb 16): A Ukrainian former energy minister has been detained as a suspect in a high-profile kickback case for crimes such as moneylaundering and participation in criminal activity, anti-graft prosecutors said on Monday, but did not name him. Ukraine's previous two energy ministers resigned amid fallout from the so-called "Midas" case, centred on an alleged US$100 million (RM390.11 million) kickback scheme at the state atomic agency that ensnared senior officials and business elites, including a former associate of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. "We are talking about the former energy minister of Ukraine (2021 to 2025)," special anti-graft prosecutors said on the Telegram messaging app. The former minister was detained over the weekend while attempting to leave Ukraine, the prosecutors said. Materials obtained in Ukraine and through international cooperation with the competent authorities of a number of countries furnished the basis for its conclusion, the bureau added.

SHAH ALAM: Former Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) information chief, Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan, has withdrawn the appeal he previously submitted against the party’s decision to dismiss him. Wan Saiful said he had already sent an official letter to the chairman of the Bersatu Appeals Board to inform him of his decision, reported Sinar Harian. Previously, the Bersatu Disciplinary Board dismissed Wan Saiful, who is also a member of the Supreme Leadership Council, for allegedly violating the party’s constitution and code of ethics. Apart from Wan Saiful, three other Bersatu leaders were also summoned: Ampang Division chief, Mohd Isa Saidi; Sepang Division chief, Datuk Suhaimi Mohd Ghazali; and Ipoh Timor Division chief, Muhammad Fadhli Ismail. According to the notice, the dismissal decision was made under Clause 22.5 of the Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) constitution, following Hamzah’s actions which allegedly violated Clause 9.1.4 of the same constitution.

PETALING JAYA: Two women narrowly escaped death after their multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) was crushed by a falling tree near an apartment building in Section 7, Shah Alam, on Monday (Feb 16). Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director (Operations) Ahmad Mukhlis Mokhtar said they received an emergency call at 12.11pm. "A total of 12 personnel and two fire engines from the Shah Alam station were dispatched to the scene, about 4km away," he said in a statement. He said upon arrival at 12.16pm, the operations commander found that a tree had crushed the MPV and that two women, aged 39 and 42, were trapped inside. "Firefighters carried out rescue operations to extricate the trapped victims using special equipment.

In a statement issued by the Royal Press Office on Monday (Feb 16), His Majesty stressed that graft is a betrayal of public trust and will not be tolerated in the country’s administration. “Do not think the fight against corruption is only focused on a handful of departments or those who give and receive bribes. Even those in the Royal Malaysia Police, the Immigration Department, the Royal Malaysian Customs Department and many others should be cautious,” he said. The King stressed that anti-corruption efforts must go beyond rhetoric or cosmetic actions, emphasising that no one is above the law. He also said immediate transfers should be carried out if officers fail to uphold integrity and discharge their duties honestly.

The nation’s prime minister-in-waiting Tarique Rahman (pic) called for all to remain united and dedicated his sweeping win to those who “sacrificed for democracy”. Rahman’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won a landslide victory in the elections on Thursday, the first since a deadly 2024 uprising ousted the iron-fisted rule of Sheikh Hasina. The BNP alliance won 212 seats, compared with 77 for the Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance, according to the Electoral Commission. “Our paths and ­opinions may differ, but in the interest of the country, we must remain united,” Rahman said in his first speech since the election. “This victory belongs to Bangladesh, belongs to democracy, this victory belongs to people who aspired to and have sacrificed for democracy,” he said.

PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry seized 190 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders and a lorry, with an estimated total value of RM83,116, in a raid on a premises in Kajang on Feb 9. Checks uncovered a Daihatsu lorry carrying 110 units of 14kg LPG cylinders, while 80 LPG cylinders of 14kg and 50kg capacity were found on the premises platform," he said in a statement on Monday (Feb 16). Azman said preliminary investigations revealed the supply was obtained from a company in Bandar Rinching, Semenyih, and the Kajang premises did not possess any valid licence to store or conduct business involving controlled LPG. He said a man and a woman, believed to be involved in transporting the LPG, were detained to assist in the investigation. The case is being investigated under Section 21 of the Control of Supplies Act 1961 and Regulation 3(1) of the Control of Supplies Regulations 1974, he added.

PETALING JAYA: The Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) plan to introduce new 15x3 scoring system continues to generate debate over whether it will benefit the sport’s biggest stakeholders, which is the players. “As we’re so used to playing 21-point games, it’s hard to know exactly how it will feel. Matches will definitely be shorter in the beginning, but once players get used to it, things will balance out. Fewer points mean shorter games, no doubt, but it should be fun to watch,” he said. So far, the 15x3 scoring system has only been tested in selected smaller grade three tournaments since last year and has not yet been used in any BWF World Tour events.

CALIFORNIA: Debt investors are worried that the biggest tech companies will keep borrowing until it hurts in the battle to develop the most powerful artificial intelligence (AI). Contracts tied to about US$895mil of Alphabet debt are outstanding, after netting out opposite trades, while around US$687mil is tied to Meta debt. Some of the richest tech companies in the world are rapidly turning into some of the most indebted. Some providers even offer baskets of hyperscalers’ CDS, mirroring baskets of cash bonds that are rapidly being developed. Morgan Stanley expects borrowing by the massive tech companies known as hyperscalers to reach US$400bil this year, up from US$165bil in 2025.

PETALING JAYA: As the country faces another rise in tuberculosis (TB) cases, health professionals say that gatherings held during Chinese New Year and Ramadan could fuel further transmission if precautions are ignored. “Encounters during festive celebrations once or twice in a short duration are not likely to transmit pulmonary TB. As of yesterday, the Health Ministry reported 503 new TB cases detected across the nation during the fifth epidemiological week. Consultant emergency physician Dr Aliyah Zambri said that festive gatherings held in poorly ventilated indoor spaces could accelerate transmission. She said the TB bacteria can remain suspended in the air when a person with active pulmonary TB coughs, speaks or sings.