Florists working long hours to fulfil orders
IPOH: These are hectic days for florists such as Lim Kar Yee with Valentine’s Day just three days apart from Chinese New Year. Lim, 42, said she expects orders to arrive even until this Sunday, which is a day after Valentine’s Day. “We’ve received more than 40 orders for flower bouquets for Valentine’s Day so far. As Valentine’s Day gets closer, he is expecting to get more calls and walk-in customers. “There was once that we worked for about 23 hours on the last few days before Valentine’s Day,” he said.
Source:The Star
February 12, 2026 07:00 UTC
Stocks with momentum on Feb 12, 2026: Betamek, Bank Islam, Bintai, Ralco, APM, Epicon, KYM & Paragon
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 12): theedgemalaysia.com highlighted four stocks with positive momentum and four stocks with negative momentum at Bursa Malaysia's afternoon close on Thursday. The algorithm differentiates between stocks that exhibit positive (+ve) momentum and negative (-ve) momentum. It merely tells you which stocks are seeing higher-than-normal volume and price movements. But the “+ve” (suggesting a rising price trend on volume) and “-ve” (suggesting a falling price trend on volume) indicators should give readers a better idea of what the market is buying and when to sell. Note also that momentum generally only persists for a short period of time.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 12, 2026 07:00 UTC
Coach Iskandar ignites new fire in women’s singles
PETALING JAYA: It has only been four months, but Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin has already managed to lift the performances of the women’s singles players, who were previously labelled as the weakest department in the national squad. Women’s singles shuttler Wong Ling Ching, one of the players who has shown improvement under Iskandar, said the new coach has transformed the atmosphere in the women’s singles training sessions into a more positive environment that is well received by all the players. Ling Ching and compatriot K. Letshanaa delivered encouraging performances at the Thailand Masters two weeks ago, with Ling Ching reaching the semi-finals before going down to Goh Jin Wei. The whole women’s singles team have shown improvement. As such, following discussions with Iskandar and national singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen, Ling Ching will spend the next few weeks going back to basics to rebuild her fundamentals.
Source:The Star
February 12, 2026 06:53 UTC
BAM looking for right candidate for coordinator post
PETALING JAYA: With the current coaching appointments now finalised, the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) are looking at selecting a coordinator to lead a pilot project for the national body. Chong Wei explained that the newly created position will serve as a liaison between BAM and all state affiliates. “He (Kenn Lim) has applied for the position, but we have also received applications from several other candidates. Kenn was part of the national junior squad that won the bronze medal in the team event at the 2004 Asian Junior Championships in Hwacheon, South Korea. Earlier, BAM had just completed the appointment of three new coaches – Yeoh Kay Bin, Harry Hartono, and Mohd Zakry Latif – alongside a restructuring of the national badminton coaching line-up.
Source:The Star
February 12, 2026 06:45 UTC
Rest days a game-changer, says Roy King
18 men’s doubles player Yap Roy King has welcomed the Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) sweeping changes to the 2027 World Tour calendar, describing the introduction of rest days at Super 1000 events as a major boost for players. “Super 1000 tournaments are the biggest events, so the intensity is extremely high. I think this change is very good for the players,” said Roy King. He singled out the decision to extend Super 1000 tournaments such as the Malaysian Open, All England, China Open and Indonesian Open to 11 days as particularly significant. Prize money will also see substantial increases, with Super 1000 events offering US$2mil (RM7.85mil), up from US$1.45mil (RM5.69mil).
Source:The Star
February 12, 2026 06:45 UTC
Engineer pleads not guilty to accepting RM23,500 bribe
JOHOR BARU: A public university engineer has claimed trial at a Sessions Court here to charges of accepting bribes worth RM23,500. The accused, Muhammad Iqbal Sarman, 40, pleaded not guilty when the charges were read before judge Datuk Ahmad Kamal Arifin Ismail on Thursday (Feb 12). According to the charge sheets, Muhammad Iqbal, a public servant attached to the university's development and maintenance office, had accepted bribes of between RM1,000 and RM6,000, amounting to RM23,500. The offences were alleged to be linked to his official duties involving services for the PA system and LCD projectors at the university. The court allowed Muhammad Iqbal bail of RM10,000 with one surety and set March 16 for case mention.
Source:The Star
February 12, 2026 06:45 UTC
Govt super app, Rakan Muda among highlights in Parliament today
KUALA LUMPUR: Proposals for a single government super app, the latest achievements of the Rakan Muda programme, and tax refunds are among the topics set to be discussed at Thursday's (Feb 12) Dewan Rakyat session. According to the Order Paper on Parliament's official website, Tan Hong Pin (PH-Bakri) will ask the Digital Minister during Question Time whether the government plans to create a single app to consolidate all government services, including the implementation timeline and total expenditure. In the same session, Rushdan Rusmi (PN-Padang Besar) will ask the Youth and Sports Minister to provide updates on Rakan Muda 2025, its impact on youth, and plans to enhance the programme's focus on character and skills development. Jimmy Puah Wee Tse (PH-Tebrau) will ask the Finance Minister to provide details on how much excess tax has been refunded so far, what remains outstanding, and the government's timeline for completing all repayments. The proceedings will continue with the debate on the Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link Bill 2026 and the Finance Minister's second reading of the Capitation Grant Bill 2026.
Source:The Star
February 12, 2026 06:43 UTC
Jewellery store in PD charged with owning inaccurate weighing equipment
SEREMBAN: A company running a jewellery store claimed trial in the Sessions Court here to a charge of possessing an electronic weighing equipment which provided inaccurate readings. The company was charged with committing the offence at the jewellery store in Port Dickson around 9.51pm on July 4 last year. It was charged with being in possession of an electronic weighing equipment for commercial use which did not conform to the authorised units or was unjust. The company was charged under Section 16 of the Weights and Measures Act 1972, which deals with the offence of using or possessing unjust weights, measures, or instruments for trade. Judge Mohamad Kamil then fixed bail at RM2,000 with one surety and fixed April 2 for the next mention.
Source:The Star
February 12, 2026 06:38 UTC
KL cops nab man over inflammatory social media post
KUALA LUMPUR: A man was detained for allegedly uploading an inflammatory Facebook post deemed insulting towards the Indian community and touching on issues related to temples allegedly built unlawfully. Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus said police received a report at about 10pm on Feb 10, over the Facebook post. Following the report, the suspect was arrested at about 3pm on Wednesday (Feb 11), he said"We also seized a mobile phone believed to have been used to upload the Facebook post that later went viral. "Initial investigations revealed that the suspect admitted to uploading the post out of dissatisfaction and to attract attention from his followers on social media," he added. He warned that stern action would be taken against anyone attempting to exploit such sentiments for popularity or support from any party.
Source:The Star
February 12, 2026 06:29 UTC
Ex-teacher trades singlehood for instant family
PETALING JAYA: Having happily embraced singlehood for years, retired teacher Susan Khoo never expected her circumstances to change so dramatically at the age of 63. Now 71, Khoo jokes that her marriage to Toh provided an instant “three-in-one” package. “It’s just like instant three-in-one coffee,” she said with a laugh. Khoo now encourages other seniors to remain open to the possibility of marriage, provided they are healthy and adaptable to change. “In our case, we were free to start this journey because we had already fulfilled our primary family obligations,” he said.
Source:The Star
February 12, 2026 06:21 UTC
Cover Story 1: Consumer stock rally could still have legs, but gains will be uneven
UOB Kay Hian Research, in a Jan 15 sector report, also named F&N as a key beneficiary of Visit Malaysia 2026. F&N’s share price has increased 37.2% over the period of one year, closing at RM34.42 last Thursday. Over a six-month period, the stock gained 73.5% from RM2.31 on July 29, 2025, to RM4 on Jan 29, 2026. So far this year, Mr DIY has led in share price gains, rising 18% to RM1.83 on Jan 29. Farm Fresh’s share price has gained 70.7% over the period of one year and risen close to 4% year-to-date.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 12, 2026 06:15 UTC
Initiatives involving ringgit stablecoins, tokenised deposits unveiled
KUALA LUMPUR: The Digital Asset Innovation Hub (DAIH) has onboarded three initiatives to test real-world applications involving ringgit stablecoins and tokenised deposits in 2026, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). In a statement, the central bank said the three initiatives would focus on wholesale payment use cases across both domestic and cross-border transactions, including to enable the settlement of tokenised assets. “These initiatives will be conducted in a controlled environment and involve collaboration with ecosystem partners, including corporate clients of financial institutions and other regulators. BNM also intended to provide greater clarity on the use of ringgit stablecoins and tokenised deposits by end-2026. BNM will continue advancing responsible innovation in digital assets through DAIH, which will continue to engage with prospective applicants while placing immediate focus on supporting initiatives already onboarded.
Source:The Star
February 12, 2026 06:03 UTC
My Say: Malaysia’s Climate Change Bill is about staying competitive, not compliant
This framing misses out on the more important objective of recognising and responding to a deeper shift in how business value and risks will be redefined in Malaysia’s economy landscape and competitiveness. We are entering a period where climate risks and impacts are increasingly shaping real economic outcomes. This is where the role of professional accountants in Malaysia must evolve. Those that integrate climate risk and opportunity into core business strategy and decision making will be better positioned to protect value, attract capital and sustain competitiveness. Professional accountants who lead with insight, integrity and a value-based mindset will help shape more resilient businesses and a stronger Malaysian economy.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 12, 2026 05:35 UTC
Trump’s energy chief says US aims to ‘set free’ Venezuelan economy
(Feb 12): US President Donald Trump’s energy chief said that the US can help Venezuela drive a “dramatic increase” in oil, natural gas and electricity output this year, as Washington works to issue new licences aimed at “setting free” the country’s economy. Energy Secretary Chris Wright spoke to reporters after meeting with acting President Delcy Rodríguez and other top Venezuelan officials at the Miraflores Palace in Caracas, as the US pushes to revive Venezuela’s beleaguered oil sector. “We want to set Venezuela’s people and the economy free,” he added. Wright is the most senior US official to make a public visit to Venezuela since the Trump administration captured former president Nicolás Maduro in early January. While US oil executives and industry leaders have stressed that companies need political reforms, security guarantees and other assurances before investing in Venezuela, Wright has said there has been “absolutely overwhelming” interest.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 12, 2026 03:59 UTC
Trump privately weighed quitting trade pact he signed with Canada, Mexico — Bloomberg
(Feb 12): US President Donald Trump is privately musing about exiting the North American trade pact, people familiar with the matter said, injecting further uncertainty about the deal’s future into pivotal renegotiations involving the US, Canada and Mexico. Both officials spoke on the condition of anonymity and declined to directly address whether Trump was musing about an exit from the trade pact. Greer said on Tuesday that the administration would hold separate talks with Mexico and Canada, arguing that trade ties with Canada are more strained. Even though he negotiated the current system, Trump has soured on the North American trading relationship. Both countries are the US’ two largest trading partners and the top buyers of American goods, according to 2024 trade data.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 12, 2026 03:33 UTC