Bersatu expels 17 members including Hamzah, four MPs and two assemblymen
PETALING JAYA: The disciplinary board of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) has expelled 17 party members, including four Members of Parliament and two state assemblymen, for alleged sabotage of the party. A confirmed list of expelled members was issued on Friday (Feb 13) notifying that the board has received a written complaint from a Bersatu member against the 17 members. "In this regard, the disciplinary board has carried out its duties under the Bersatu disciplinary case management procedures on Feb 12 and subsequently made decisions in accordance with the provisions of Clause 22.5 of the Bersatu Constitution," disciplinary board chairman Datuk Mohd Radzi Manan said. Another 11 party members were also expelled on Friday (Feb 13). ALSO READ: Hamzah sacked from Bersatu with immediate effectEarlier on Thursday, notices of expulsion involving the four MPs, including Hamzah, were circulated on social media.
Source:The Star
February 14, 2026 02:55 UTC
Post-mortem reveals 89 injuries on woman killed by husband in Kepong
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have confirmed that 89 injuries, believed to be stab wounds and defensive cuts, were found on the body of a woman who was believed to have been killed by her husband in an incident at SPK Damansara, Kepong, on Wednesday (Feb 11). Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said that these details were obtained from the post-mortem results conducted on Thursday at Kuala Lumpur Hospital and added that while there were 89 injuries on the wife's body and neck, the husband sustained 10 injuries. Fadil shared these updates with reporters after launching the Kuala Lumpur Contingent-level Ops Selamat 25 in conjunction with the 2026 Chinese New Year at a shopping mall on Friday. It was reported on Tuesday that a local unemployed man was arrested in Sentul following the discovery of the woman's body. Physical examinations showed the victim had a 4cm wound on the upper right side of her head and swelling on her eyelids.
Source:The Star
February 14, 2026 02:50 UTC
Fake doctors, real patients: Immigration raids illegal foreign-run clinics
The clinics targeted Bangladeshis who preferred medicine from their home country and found it easier to communicate with the staff. NSTP/AHMAD UKASYAHKUALA LUMPUR: The Immigration Department raided nine illegal clinics in Jalan Tun Tan Siew Sin yesterday, some of which had resumed operations after being shuttered in previous enforcement actions. He said the clinics targeted Bangladeshis who preferred medicine from their home country and found it easier to communicate with the staff. One of the detained Bangladeshis, believed to be acting as a doctor, claimed the clinics could earn up to RM10,000 a month. The raid followed surveillance by the Putrajaya Immigration Department and the Special Operations Division Tactical Support Team (Pastak), with assistance from the Kuala Lumpur Health Department.
Source:New Strait Times
February 14, 2026 02:28 UTC
SpaceX weighing dual-class IPO shares to empower Musk — Bloomberg
The move would allow insiders such as Musk to maintain control of the company even with a minority stake. SpaceX recently acquired Musk’s xAI, moving the company beyond its core businesses into artificial intelligence (AI). Under a dual-class structure that gives Musk super-voting shares, the billionaire would establish a bulwark against activist shareholders exerting changes at the company against his wishes. “That’s not so much that I could control the company, even if I go bonkers,” he said in 2024. SpaceX has discussed the feasibility of a tie-up between SpaceX and Tesla, an idea that some investors are pushing, Bloomberg News has reported.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 14, 2026 02:21 UTC
Building with the ringgit
THE Malaysian ringgit is showing a firmer footing against the US dollar this year, trading broadly in the high 3.90s at the time of writing. But this should not be mistaken for success. It is a test of judgment. For business leaders, this is not a moment for prediction or celebration. It is a moment for better decisions – and for deciding what kind of institutions Malaysian firms will become.
Source:The Star
February 14, 2026 02:03 UTC
Don't discard experienced old coaches
KUALA LUMPUR: There should be no age restriction on national athletics coaches, said former national coachR. Jaganathan. He stressed that coaches with vast experience, can help raise the standard of athletics in Malaysia. "We used to be a powerhouse in track and field events in the SEA Games. Jaganathan, who attended the interview, said that those who applied to be national coaches must have a vision to help athletes become champions. "New coaches must have a vision in not just training athletes but also producing good athletes to be on the podium.
Source:New Strait Times
February 14, 2026 01:52 UTC
Wage rise on a trot
MALAYSIA’S formal sector employees – basically all wage earners – have a long way to go before they are equitably compensated. This can be seen from the employee wages statistics for the third quarter of financial year 2025 (3Q25) released by the government in late January.
Source:The Star
February 14, 2026 01:03 UTC
A path for everyone to thrive
“NOT everyone is meant for university,” I blurted out one afternoon in the chief economist’s office at my last job before retiring. The room fell silent. He and the economist, both polished products of British postgraduate education, looked at me as if I’d just insulted the Queen.
Source:The Star
February 14, 2026 00:50 UTC
Anwar wants Kedah to be PKR's stronghold model
ALOR SETAR: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants Kedah to serve as the best stronghold model for the party in other states. State and parliamentary seats that we once captured must be defended, as this state once emerged as PKR’s earliest stronghold. He said he places trust in the party leadership at the division and branch levels, which form the foundation of PKR’s strength, and wants all members to work well as a team. Meanwhile, he said all new members are encouraged to join party programmes and training to enhance their credibility. "New members must be accepted and follow party programmes, while existing members will be guided to strengthen the organisation.
Source:The Star
February 14, 2026 00:45 UTC
Skipping tradition: Malaysian family chooses an outstation getaway for Chinese New Year
The reunion dinner was always homecooked, and she spent hours preparing every dish in the kitchen. I used to be completely exhausted after the reunion dinner,” the friendly octogenarian quips, rolling her eyes. (From left) Chi Kuen, Tan, Tokiho and Lee enjoying a family getaway in Cameron Highlands, making the most of their Chinese New Year together. Clockwise from top right: Lee, Chi Kuen, Yin Kuen, Tan and Shu Kuen. “That’s what we were taught.”For Lee, travelling during the celebration is not about abandoning tradition, but adapting it to fit the family’s current reality.
Source:The Star
February 13, 2026 22:20 UTC
Form Five student detained for allegedly burning Form One student with cigarette
KUANTAN: Police have arrested a Form Five male student for allegedly bullying a Form One student with cigarette burns at a school hostel in Bentong on Feb 11. "The incident occurred around midnight in the school hostel toilet. The victim was allegedly ordered to smoke a cigarette but refused, leading the suspect to abuse him with cigarettes,” he said in a statement on Friday (Feb 13). He said the victim informed the hostel warden about the incident before being taken to Bentong Hospital for treatment. There were also cigarette burn marks found on his body,” he said.
Source:The Star
February 13, 2026 21:19 UTC
PKR at its strongest but must keep forging ahead, says Anwar
ALOR SETAR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has told Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) to continue building on its strength and stay cohesive even as it is at its strongest at the moment. The Prime Minister said that although PKR faces heavier challenges compared with other parties, teamwork could mobilise strength and secure victory for the party. However, he said all parties must not assume that everything within the party is perfect. Anwar explained that the party's struggle must also be grounded in facts and that no country in the world has progressed by sowing the seeds of hatred. Anwar said PKR takes matters concerning Islam very seriously as it is the religion of the Federation, but the party's task is to refine the situation and not be evasive.
Source:The Star
February 13, 2026 20:59 UTC
Erratic posts on Bersatu social media following mass expulsions
PETALING JAYA: Amid the mass expulsion of several party leaders, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia’s Facebook page on Thursday is replete with a series of erratic posts questioning the leadership’s actions. The Star is verifying whether the posts were made by Bersatu members or whether the page had been compromised. Update: According to sources, the official Bersatu page was hacked and a report has been lodged with Meta. The internal rift is said to have intensified, with division leaders reportedly mobilising support for Hamzah and calling for Muhyiddin’s resignation. The party has also terminated the memberships of Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal, Padang Rengas MP Azahari Hasan and Gerik MP Fathul Huzir Ayob.
Source:The Star
February 13, 2026 20:41 UTC
Huge pit visible in Shanghai after viral sinkhole video
SHANGHAI: A gaping sinkhole was visible at a construction site outside Shanghai on Friday (Feb 13), an AFP reporter saw, a day after dramatic footage purporting to show the ground collapsing went viral. The edges of a large crater matching the location seen in the videos, a work site for a section of a new metro line, could be seen from a nearby shopping mall. Sections of the roads nearby were blocked off, with police and construction vehicles surrounding the site. Videos circulating widely appeared to show the ground suddenly begin to collapse, dragging temporary building structures into a widening chasm. Local media cited shop owners nearby as saying the incident had happened during Thursday morning rush hour.
Source:The Star
February 13, 2026 20:27 UTC
QuickCheck: Did a shophouse collapse in Sibu?
A SHOCKING video showing what appears to be a building collapse has gone viral on social media since early Friday (Feb 13) morning. But did a shophouse really collapse in Sibu, SarawakVerdict:TRUEA corner unit of a row of shophouses in Jalan Pahlawan, Sibu, collapsed early Friday. The building structure is still shifting and, earlier, debris was still falling," he said when met by the media at the scene. "This is very important for public safety," he added. He also urged shophouse owners to report to the council to enable it to gather the necessary information.
Source:The Star
February 13, 2026 20:23 UTC