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Thunderstorms, heavy rain forecast for Selangor, seven other states until 6pm
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 28): Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit eight states until 6pm on Saturday. In a statement, the Malaysian Meteorology Department (MetMalaysia) said the weather warning covers Perlis, Kedah (Langkawi and Kubang Pasu), Pahang (Cameron Highlands), and Selangor (Kuala Selangor, Gombak, and Petaling). The same forecast has also been issued for Negeri Sembilan, covering Seremban, Kuala Pilah and Rembau, as well as Johor (Kluang, Mersing and Kota Tinggi). In Sarawak, the affected areas include Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman (Lubok Antu), Sarikei, Sibu, Mukah (Matu) and Kapit (Song). Over in Sabah, the warning covers the West Coast (Ranau), Tawau (Tawau and Semporna) and Sandakan (Tongod).
Source:The Edge Markets
February 28, 2026 09:18 UTC
King unwell and needs recovery time, says Istana Negara
KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, is currently unwell due to musculoskeletal pain (involving muscles and bones) affecting his back and hips. In a statement yesterday, Istana Negara said His Majesty was advised by medical experts to rest and refrain from attending official engagements to allow for proper treatment and recovery. Istana Negara also announced that the opening ceremony of the Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) Sultan Ibrahim Mosque, which was scheduled for Thursday, has been postponed to a later date. Following the announcement, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extended his prayers and well-wishes to Sultan Ibrahim. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil urged all Malaysians to join in prayer for the health of Sultan Ibrahim.
Source:The Star
February 28, 2026 09:05 UTC
OpenAI gives Pentagon AI model access after Anthropic dust-up
OpenAI declined to comment on whether the firm’s services for the department would replace the work previously done by Anthropic. The Defense Department did not immediately respond to a request for comments late on Friday night. Just hours earlier, the Pentagon declared Anthropic a supply-chain risk, a move that could have profound consequences for the company’s business and escalated a feud between the AI start-up and defence officials over safeguards on its technology. In a post on X, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlined a six-month period for Anthropic to hand over AI services to another provider. Anthropic raised US$30 billion in a funding round earlier this month from some of OpenAI’s same investors.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 28, 2026 06:08 UTC
MH160 and MH156 return safely following conflict-area risk advisory — Malaysia Airlines
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 28): Malaysia Airlines has confirmed that its flights, the MH160 operating from Kuala Lumpur to Doha (KUL-DOH) and MH156 from Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah (KUL-JED) on Friday, conducted air turnbacks to Kuala Lumpur and diverted to Chennai respectively. These turnbacks followed a mid-flight advisory concerning heightened airspace risk and were executed in accordance with established conflict-area diversion protocols, it said in a statement on Saturday. Both flights have now safely returned to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The situation continues to be monitored closely and all necessary measures will be taken to ensure safe and reliable operations, said the carrier. It added that the safety of its passengers and crew remains the highest priority.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 28, 2026 06:03 UTC
SpaceX weighing confidential IPO filing as soon as March — Bloomberg
The Starbase, Texas-based firm expects to submit its draft IPO registration to the US Securities and Exchange Commission in March, the people said. Considerations are ongoing, details could change and SpaceX could still delay its filing, the people said. SpaceX could seek a valuation in the IPO of more than US$1.75 trillion (RM6.81 trillion), some of the people said, asking not to be identified as the deliberations are private. In a confidential filing, companies can receive feedback from the regulator and make changes before the information becomes public. The world’s most prolific rocket launcher, SpaceX dominates the space industry with its Falcon 9 rocket that lifts satellites and people to orbit.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 28, 2026 04:03 UTC
Document says family and foreign media met to ‘outline strategies’
PETALING JAYA: There were strategies outlined during a meeting involving some members of foreign media and a local family, according to a document circulating on social media. The document supposedly outlines a communications strategy aimed at defending the reputation of a prominent family. Daim’s family is currently in a legal battle with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission over the freezing of the former finance minister’s assets. It said the public relations strategy “must be supportive of legal strategy and not in conflict”. It also suggested a social media campaign featuring life achievements, early business successes and important quotes.
Source:The Star
February 28, 2026 02:40 UTC
Final tests underway for LRT3
The Transport Minister said to date, most train sets have already completed the Fault-Free Run (FFR) tests, which is a crucial component before LRT3, which connects Shah Alam and its surrounding areas, begins operations. Under the FFR test, the trains are required to travel at least 4,000km without a single glitch. To date, two train sets, involving 14 of the 22 trains, have completed the 22-day FFR testing process. Spanning 37.8km, the LRT3 line connects Bandar Utama in Petaling Jaya to Johan Setia in Klang. On the recent incidents of disruption involving the Kelana Jaya LRT Line service, Loke said his ministry is working hard to address the issue.
Source:The Star
February 28, 2026 02:36 UTC
Zahid calls for calm over Quran incident
BAGAN DATUK: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for calm following an incident in which a university student allegedly uploaded an image of someone stepping on the Quran on the Threads platform. The Deputy Prime Minister said the people should leave it to the authorities to investigate the case and not act based on emotion. “I hope that the action being taken by the authorities will help to calm the situation,” he told reporters after officiating the opening of Mydin Mart Bagan Datuk here yesterday, Bernama reported. Ahmad Zahid said the incident should never have occurred, especially involving university students. Pahang police chief Comm Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman had said the male student was arrested to assist in investigations after provocative content went viral on Tuesday.
Source:The Star
February 28, 2026 01:40 UTC
Number of flood victims in Sabah rises to 6,663
KOTA KINABALU: The number of flood victims in Sabah increased to 6,663 people from 2,331 families as of 8pm on Friday (Feb 27), compared to 6,655 people from 2,326 families at 4pm. The Sabah State Disaster Management Committee secretariat said in a statement that Beaufort had the highest number of evacuees, with 1,548 people from 545 families, compared to 1,529 people from 535 families earlier. There was no change in the number of victims in Tenom (4,345 people, 1,467 families) and Membakut (441 people, 173 families), while the number of evacuees in Sipitang dropped to 329 people from 146 families, compared to 340 people from 151 families earlier. All the victims are placed at 31 temporary relief centres opened since Wednesday (Feb 25) in the four districts, with a total of 177 villages affected by floods.
Source:The Star
February 28, 2026 01:20 UTC
All eyes on U Mobile
This week, significant developments took place at U Mobile Sdn Bhd that will change the dynamics of this company and possibly the whole local telecommunications industry. U Mobile’s two major shareholders, namely, Tan Sri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun and Tunku Tun Aminah Sultan Ibrahim, got the green light for loans from two local banks to the tune of RM3.8bil to buy a controlling stake in U Mobile from Singapore’s Straits Mobile Investments Pte Ltd, an entity that is ultimately owned by Temasek Holdings (Private) Ltd.
Source:The Star
February 28, 2026 01:11 UTC
Holding on to Gen Z
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Source:The Star
February 28, 2026 01:05 UTC
PETRONAS resilient despite 2025 slip
BIG oil names like ExxonMobil, Shell, Chevron and TotalEnergies had a weaker financial year in 2025 mainly due to softer energy prices despite the strong growth of the world economy. Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS) was no exception. Malaysia’s national oil company’s (NOC) earnings for financial year 2025 (FY25) slipped 18% year-on-year to RM45.4bil, as average crude oil prices eased to about US$70 a barrel from an average of US$80 in 2024.
Source:The Star
February 28, 2026 01:03 UTC
Skylon Appoints COBNB as Hospitality Partner, Launches COBNB+ with L’Occitane en Provence Hotel Amenities
As part of the COBNB+ rollout, all PLUS-managed residences at Skylon will feature a full upgrade to L’Occitane en Provence hotel amenities, setting a new standard for guest comfort. L’Occitane en Provence was selected as COBNB+’s premium amenities partner for its strong association with leading hotels and resorts worldwide, its commitment to responsibly sourced ingredients, and its timeless French heritage. “At L’Occitane en Provence, we believe everyday rituals can become precious moments. As COBNB continues to expand its hospitality platform, COBNB+ will serve as its flagship standard for luxury short-stay and serviced living. About L’Occitane en ProvenceFounded in the South of France, L’Occitane en Provence is a globally recognised brand known for its natural ingredients, Provençal heritage, and long-standing presence as a preferred amenities partner for premium hotels and resorts worldwide.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 28, 2026 01:02 UTC
China continues to anchor liquidity
HAVE you ever wondered why the global economy has remained remarkably resilient since the 2008 Global Financial Crisis (GFC) – almost unstoppable, except for the unprecedented supply shock during the Covid-19 pandemic? While monetary easing, fiscal expansion and productivity gains from artificial intelligence (AI) are frequently cited, in our view one foundational pillar has been liquidity – abundant and persistent.
Source:The Star
February 28, 2026 00:59 UTC
Petronas to pay RM20bil dividend to govt in 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas will pay a dividend of RM20bil to the government in 2026, guided by its affordability, says its president and group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz. "The board has just approved it and that is something that we can contend with, having evaluated more of our growth and reinvestment needs, also servicing borrowings and ensuring that there's enough proportion for in-shops," he told reporters during the Petronas Group financial results for the financial year of 2025 announcement here on Friday (Feb 27). For FY2025, Petronas's board has approved a dividend payment of RM32bil on the back of capital expenditure (capex) of RM41.6bil. "For capex, the guidance that we have over the next five years is on average RM45bil to RM50bil, depending on the phasing of projects as they come along," he said.
Source:The Star
February 28, 2026 00:55 UTC