West Ham United's Crysencio Summerville (left) celebrates scoring their first goal with Ezra Mayers during Saturday’s FA Cup match against Burton Albion at Pirelli Stadium, Burton-on-Trent. - Action Images via Reuters PICLONDON: Ten-man West Ham edged into the FA Cup fifth round as Crysencio Summerville clinched a 1-0 win at third tier Burton on Saturday. They were under duress through Tyrese Shade's low strike, which forced a good stop from West Ham keeper Alphonse Areola. Soungoutou Magassa was denied by Collins but West Ham made the breakthrough five minutes into extra-time. West Ham substitute Potts was dismissed for a reckless lunge on Julian Larsson in the 101st minute.

KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flow on several major highways has been reported to be under control despite an increase in the number of vehicles as of 6.30pm Saturday (Feb 14), ahead of the Chinese New Year holidays on Tuesday (Feb 17) and the upcoming Ramadan. She said there was an increase in traffic from Gombak to Genting Sempah and at entry routes into the capital, namely from the Sungai Besi Toll Plaza to the city centre, and from Senai to Kulai. "Slow-moving traffic has been reported from the Menora Tunnel to the Sungai Perak Rest and Service Area, from Bandar Baharu to Jawi, and from Permatang Pauh to the Sungai Dua Toll Plaza. LLM expects the number of vehicles to increase tonight, but the situation remains under control," she said. The public can obtain the latest traffic information via the PLUSLine toll-free line at 1-800-88-0000 and X page @plustrafik, or the LLM line at 1-800-88-7752 as well as the X page @llmtrafik.

People preparing to board a train at a railway station in Nanjing, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province, on Friday, ahead of the Lunar New Year. - AFP PICASPIRING physical education teacher Gao Yemiao missed his 30-second window to buy a train ticket home for China's biggest holiday — but he was lucky. "I got put on the waiting list and managed to snag a ticket," the 19-year-old said on Friday at the train station in Baoding, in northern Hebei province. Though the public holiday spans a record nine days this year, Gao said he would not be going out to travel with family. Hua, like others interviewed at the Baoding station, had no travel plans beyond returning home.

GEORGE TOWN: Several roads around the city here will be closed in conjunction with the Chinese New Year or "Miaohui” celebration organised by the Penang Chinese Clan Council and the Penang Cultural Inheritors Society. It said the next phase of the closure involves Lebuh Light to Lebuh Pasar, Lebuh Pasar to Lebuh Chulia, Lebuh Union to Lebuh Pasar, Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling to Lebuh Pantai, Lorong Pitt, Lebuh Ah Quee, Lorong Soo Hong, Jalan Kampung Kolam to Lebuh Acheh and Lebuh Armenian. "The closure of all these roads will begin at 7pm on Feb 20 (Friday) until 1.59pm the following day, Saturday (Feb 21),” it said. The third phase of the closure involves Lebuh Chulia from Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling to Lebuh Pantai and Gat Lebuh Chulia from Lebuh Victoria to Lebuh Pantai, which will take place from 2pm until 11.59pm on Feb 21. The public is also encouraged to use public transport to attend the event and help reduce traffic congestion in these areas.- Bernama

Traffic flow on all major expressways nationwide is reported to be smooth and under control as of 9.30pm today, following minor congestion during the afternoon and early evening. - NSTP/FAIZ ANUARKUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flow on all major expressways nationwide is reported to be smooth and under control as of 9.30pm today, following minor congestion during the afternoon and early evening. However, we expect the number of vehicles to increase again after midnight tonight," said a spokesperson for the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM). In addition, LLM also informed of the increase in traffic in several hotspot areas, but the overall situation is still under control. The public is advised to obtain the latest traffic information via the toll-free PLUSLine at 1-800-88-0000 and the X website @plustrafik or the LLM line at 1-800-88-7752 and the X website @llmtrafik.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s improved position in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is not solely the result of policy implementation and reforms, but also driven by strategic, consistent and high-impact communication, says Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. Shamsul Azri said the improvement reflects the government’s seriousness and ongoing commitment in strengthening governance, integrity and the national anti-corruption agenda. The meeting also reviewed a presentation by Transparency International Malaysia president Raymon Ram on Malaysia’s 2025 CPI performance, survey findings and the implementation direction of each CPI Focus Group (FG) for 2026. He also congratulated the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) and the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) for improvements recorded in several key CPI-related assessments. “The improvement in Malaysia’s CPI score and ranking is not merely about numbers, but reflects the level of confidence the global community has in our governance system.

SHAH ALAM: Selangor has recorded a 65% drop in water source pollution emergency cases last year compared with 2024, reflecting the effectiveness of the Zero Discharge Policy (ZDP) in curbing pollution from industrial activities. “Since the implementation of the ZDP initiative under the Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS), no major water treatment plant shutdowns due to water source pollution were recorded, reducing the risk of supply disruptions to domestic users and the economic sector. She added that the policy’s implementation also resulted in a consistent downward trend, with only 28 water source pollution cases reported in 2025 compared with 80 cases in 2024, 76 cases in 2023, 71 cases in 2022 and 64 cases in 2021. “This 65% reduction proved that the ZDP was effective in reducing the risk of water source pollution and improving effluent management discipline among industries. Enforcement action would be taken if standard limits were not complied with to ensure water source quality was not compromised,” she said.

KUALA LUMPUR: The army's participation in Exercise Desert Tiger marks a significant step in enhancing the readiness, professionalism and capabilities of its personnel, while also strengthening bilateral defence cooperation between Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said that 15 officers and 86 personnel from the 7th Battalion of the Royal Ranger Regiment have successfully completed the exercise in Ajman, UAE. "Well done and congratulations to all officers and personnel involved for their dedication, discipline and remarkable spirits throughout the 13-day bilateral exercise. "This exercise offers direct experience in conducting operations in built-up areas (OBUA) within a desert environment, while also serving as a platform to exchange doctrines and tactics, techniques and procedures with the UAE Army," he said in a Facebook post today.

(FILES) Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny stands near law enforcement agents in a hallway of a business centre, which houses the office of his Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK), in Moscow on Dec 26, 2019. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP)MUNICH: Five European countries including Britain, France and Germany accused Russia of "poisoning" opposition leader Alexei Navalny in prison in 2024 using a "rare toxin", on Saturday on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. "We know the Russian state now used this lethal toxin to target Navalny in fear of his opposition," the UK foreign office said in a statement alongside Sweden, France, the Netherlands and Germany, ahead of the second anniversary of the death of the staunch critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Britain also said it had reported Russia to the world's chemical weapons watchdog.

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded all ministries and implementing agencies to ensure development projects under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) are carried out promptly and completed ahead of schedule. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said cost savings from these projects could be channelled to more urgent projects, especially in the health and education sectors. "I also stressed that the Federal Government and state governments must plan better and think more strategically about using suitable methods to resolve problems in development projects under the 13MP. Anwar said he was also grateful that the district had no "sick” projects. The Prime Minister also wants the information delivery strategy to be improved so that the government's success in carrying out projects for the people can be delivered more effectively.

(Adds dropped ⁠letter in headline.) NEW DELHI, ⁠Feb 14 (Reuters) - Nvidia CEO ‌Jensen Huang will not be travelling to India next week for ​a India AI ⁠Impact Summit, ⁠which global technology industry and political ⁠leaders ‌are likely to attend, the company ⁠said on Saturday. Huang was expected ​to ‌be one of the biggest ⁠attractions ​at the summit, which will be inaugurated by ⁠Prime Minister Narendra Modi ​on Thursday. While Huang was due to address the media in ⁠New Delhi on Wednesday, the company's media agency in India, MSL, said ​in an email ⁠that he would not be ​traveling due ‌to "unforseen circumstances." (Reporting by ​Munsif Vengattil and Aditya KalraEditing by Bernadette Baum)

The collective net worth of tycoons on the 2026 Forbes list of Hong Kong’s 50 Richest jumped 22% to an all time high of US$366bil (RM1.4 trillion) from US$301bil last year, according to Forbes Asia. Their combined US$34.9bil (RM136bil) net worth, shared with family, was inherited from their father Lee Shau Kee, who died last March at the age of 97. According to Forbes Asia, the list was compiled using information from individuals, analysts, government agencies, stock exchanges, databases, and other sources. The net worths were based on stock prices and exchange rates as of the close of markets on Jan 23, 2026. Real-time net worths on Forbes.com may reflect different valuations.

NIBONG TEBAL: A national pig farming blueprint is in the works to provide industry players with comprehensive guidelines, says Agriculture and Food Security Deputy Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin. He said the ministry is formulating the plan to help tackle environmental and social issues related to the sector. It could lead to social issues, and in the worst-case scenario, race and religion issues," he said. "It is important for all other pig farmers and industry players to learn from Penang," he said. He added that Penang has provided a practical solution through biogas facilities, which enable farmers to properly manage waste and mitigate environmental impact.

PETALING JAYA: Despite steady increases in nominal wages over the past decade, Malaysians are finding their purchasing power squeezed as inflation continues to erode real income gains. According to the Statistics Department (DOSM), the median monthly wage in Malaysia rose from around RM2,000 in 2015 to RM2,864 last year. In contrast, inflation has fluctuated sharply, with spikes in 2017 and 2022 that outpaced wage growth and left households struggling to keep up. In 2017, inflation climbed to 3.7%, driven largely by rising fuel prices and global commodity costs. “The government’s RM200 top-up under the Progressive Wage Policy has already helped employers absorb part of the cost.

The special committee must be given the space to do its job tho­roughly before any action is taken, he added. He was asked whether the MACC chief commissioner should go on leave. The investigation should not disturb the work of the MACC, especially when there are always efforts to derail the commission. He assured that the probe into Azam’s alleged misconduct would be fully transparent, with no one shielded from scrutiny. “We will leave it to the Chief Secretary to the Government and the special committee to look into it,” he said.