Mercedes CEO’s luxury crown bet
SURROUNDED by more than a century of automotive history at the Mercedes-Benz museum in Stuttgart, tennis legend Roger Federer edged a jet black S-Class sedan on to the stage amid flashing cameras and pulsating music, lending star power to the German carmaker’s latest attempt to defend its luxury crown. Alongside Federer’s appearance, the unveiling featured a cameo by Nvidia Corp’s Jensen Huang.
Source:The Star
February 14, 2026 11:08 UTC
BHIC’s turnaround upside gets priced in
THE cash offer of 48 sen by Boustead Holdings Bhd for minority holders of Boustead Heavy Industries Corp Bhd (BHIC) provides relief to shareholders in the illiquid stock but limits their potential for greater upside if the company experiences a future operational rebound. The price represents a significant premium – 55% above the last trade and 71% above the six-month volume-weighted average – making it an appealing exit for minorities in a low-liquidity scenario.
Source:The Star
February 14, 2026 11:08 UTC
Mission heavy, not impossible
IT is not easy to describe the role of Khazanah Nasional Bhd. To its detractors, the sovereign wealth fund, which has been around since 1993, has a blurred focus. It has sought to straddle its role as an investment company tasked with delivering financial returns to the government while also playing a nation-building role.
Source:The Star
February 14, 2026 11:08 UTC
Tucker stars as Ireland crush Oman by 96 runs at T20 World Cup
Ireland's captain Lorcan Tucker plays a shot during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match against Oman at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo.--AFPCOLOMBO: Ireland's stand-in-captain Lorcan Tucker scored a superb unbeaten 94 as they hammered Oman by 96 runs to register their first Group B win at the T20 World Cup. It propelled Ireland to the tournament's highest score of 235-5, the second biggest total in the history of the men's T20 World Cup. Oman were never remotely in the chase at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club and were bundled out for 139 in 18 overs. Tucker put on 101 runs for the fifth wicket with Gareth Delany, who made 56 off 30 balls. In reply, opener Aamir Kaleem scored exactly 50 and Hammad Mirza 46 but they were the only bright spots for Oman.-AFP
Source:New Strait Times
February 14, 2026 10:56 UTC
A look at the National Family Compassion Policy (DKKN) 2026-2030
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri at the launch of the National Family Compassion Policy (DKKN) 2026–2030 in Ipoh today. BERNAMA PICPrime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the National Family Compassion Policy (DKKN) 2026–2030 today as a renewed national framework to strengthen families. Malaysia's previous framework, the National Family Policy (DKN) 2010–2020, was introduced in 2010 to mainstream family perspectives in national development. At the same time, national health surveys show notable levels of depression among adults and children. It means policy support is designed around different stages of family life — newlyweds, young parents, families with teenagers, adult children and elderly parents — rather than treating all families the same.
Source:New Strait Times
February 14, 2026 10:31 UTC
Hamzah receives boisterous welcome at 'Reset' gathering
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin received a boisterous welcome from hundreds of members and axed leaders at an event called "Reset" here on Saturday (Feb 14). ", the latter in reference to Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The event was organised by Bersatu vice-president and Sabah Bersatu chief Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee, who is known as a staunch supporter of Hamzah. Indera Mahkota MP Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah said that Hamzah would address the crowd not as a Bersatu leader. On Friday, the Bersatu Disciplinary Board issued dismissal notices to 17 members, including Hamzah, who is also the Opposition Leader.
Source:The Star
February 14, 2026 10:25 UTC
Govt phasing out contract system for medical officers, says Dzulkefly
PETALING JAYA: Phasing out the contract system for medical officers, is among the measures taken to address the staffing crisis, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. The manpower constraint has been driven by supply shortage due to the decline in medical graduates entering the system as well as the maldistribution of workforce across the nation. This includes the phasing out of the contract system for medical officers, mandatory mobilisation to ensure fair workforce distribution, streamlining house officers training for faster integration and enhancing healthcare workers' welfare. The Johor state health department said in January that contract medical officers have been mobilised to several hospitals in the state. In an interview with The Star in October, Dzulkefly had said a proposal to end the contract system would be tabled to the Cabinet.
Source:The Star
February 14, 2026 10:23 UTC
Tang Jie-Ee Wei serve notice of All England intent
Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei will skip the German Open to focus on the Super 1000 All England. 4 Tang Jie-Ee Wei and world No. Following the All England, only Pang Ron-Su Yin will play in the Swiss Open (March 10-15), while Tang Jie-Ee Wei will adjust plans based on their condition. World champions Tang Jie-Ee Wei reached the quarter-finals of the season-opening Malaysia Cup and were ousted in the first round of the India Open before winning the Indonesia Masters. Meanwhile, Pang Ron-Su Yin have failed to reach a quarter-final in three tournaments played this year.
Source:New Strait Times
February 14, 2026 10:23 UTC
More relief and a new tax this year
“This is the first year dividend tax applies,” said accounts and tax expert Datin Christine Koh. Tax reliefs reduce tax payable, not actual spending. “At a 20% tax rate, spending RM1,000 only saves RM200 in tax. Tax expert Datuk Koong Lin Loong said the relief applies to loan agreements signed between Jan 1, 2025 and Dec 31, 2027. “For example, if a loan is signed at the end of 2027, the tax relief can carry on to 2029,” he said.
Source:The Star
February 14, 2026 10:21 UTC
MM2H programme generated RM3.87bil for national economy in 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme has generated RM3.87bil for the nation's economy as of the end of 2025. "Since the implementation of the revised policy in June 2024, the programme has recorded 14,535 applications, comprising 5,239 principals and 9,296 dependants. Strong interest was also recorded from Singapore, the United States and the United Kingdom," it said in a statement. The ministry said the RM3.87bil economic contribution includes participation fees, fixed deposits in local banks and property investments amounting to RM1.5bil to date. The ministry urged licensed operators that have yet to record any applications to be more proactive in promoting the programme internationally.
Source:The Star
February 14, 2026 10:14 UTC
Victim of brutal murder still missing arm and leg, says son
KOTA KINABALU: A 44-year-old woman whose body was dismembered has been buried despite her left leg and right arm still being missing, her son revealed in a TikTok live broadcast. We had to proceed with the burial because further delay was not possible. What was missing were her left leg and right arm,” the son said during his broadcast on Friday night. The victim, a Filipino refugee holding an IMM13 immigration pass, had married in January this year after ending an engagement. He allegedly used a sharp object, believed to be an axe, during a fatal argument over RM7,000 in engagement money at his house.
Source:The Star
February 14, 2026 10:03 UTC
I acted in good faith when axing Hamzah, says Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR: I acted in good faith when axing Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin as this is to save Bersatu, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. "Disciplinary action is part of the mechanism in the party constitution designed to ensure the party remains stable and strong. "As president and founder of Bersatu, I have a responsibility to ensure that the party remains strong and stays on the true course of its struggle. I have also given positions in the party’s leadership line-up to individuals whom I knew opposed me. "I acted in good faith for one purpose - to ensure that Bersatu remains united, strong, and able to achieve the noble aims and objectives of the party’s struggle.
Source:The Star
February 14, 2026 09:47 UTC
'Muhyiddin is my no. 1 enemy': Hamzah refuses to appeal dismissal
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin will not be appealing his dismissal from Bersatu. “I will never submit an appeal as I have struggled (for the party) and it required sacrifice. The Larut MP also branded Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as his number one enemy. And now my number one enemy is Tan Sri Muhyiddin,” Hamzah said. Following his dismissal along with 16 other Bersatu members on Friday (Feb 13), Hamzah claimed that he was not aware of the root cause of his termination.
Source:The Star
February 14, 2026 09:45 UTC
China’s ByteDance releases Doubao 2.0 AI model for agent era
BEIJING (Feb 14): China's ByteDance has rolled out its Doubao 2.0 model, an upgrade of the country's most widely used artificial intelligence (AI) app, the company said on Saturday. The release of Doubao 2.0, ahead of a highly anticipated new DeepSeek model, is likely aimed at preventing such a scenario from repeating itself. A video-generation AI model that ByteDance released on Thursday, Seedance 2.0, has already drawn comparisons with DeepSeek's success last year after going viral on Chinese social media and drawing praise overseas on platforms like X, including from its owner Elon Musk. Doubao 2.0 is positioned for the "agent era", where AI models are expected to execute complex real-world tasks rather than only answer questions, ByteDance said in a statement. But Doubao 2.0's release could help ByteDance fend off recent pressure from domestic competitors.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 14, 2026 09:42 UTC
PM Anwar announces further RM20mil allocation for Chinese secondary schools
IPOH: A further RM20mil has been announced for secondary Chinese national-type schools (SMJKC). Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the allocation would be in addition to the RM80mil he announced in January for the maintenance and repair of schools. "In conjunction with Chinese New Year, I want to take this opportunity to announce that all Chinese schools will get more allocation. Anwar had last month announced RM80mil, an increase from RM50mil in 2025 as a "timely relief" for infrastructure needs. Also present were Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming and Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh.
Source:The Star
February 14, 2026 09:38 UTC