KUANTAN: The 42-year-old pawnshop worker, who was detained to assist police investigations into the murder of a female trader on Feb 13, has been released on police bail. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The opposition has been urged to meet with the federal administration to discuss the allocation issue for its elected representatives. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: A revamp of the public health system and transparency in healthcare charges were among the key issues discussed at the second Public Accounts Committee (PAC) public hearing on health insurance premiums and private healthcare expenses. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Chicken meat is being used as bait to lure the crocodile which was spotted near a shoppingmall here into a trap set by the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan). New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Department (SFD) clarified today (Feb 21) that the 85 logs of various timber species, which the General Operations Force (GOF) claimed to have seized, were not illegally felled. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 2,448,105 National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) borrowers have made repayments since Dec 31, 2024, with 1,044,595 settling their loans completely, the Higher Education Ministry said. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

JOHOR BARU: Police seized 1,185 litres of ketum juice worth RM11,850 and arrested four men in two raids at a house and a factory in Kempas Baru over the past two days. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUCHING: The Sarawak Tourist Guides Association today appealed to the state government to restore and reopen the citys two iconic landmarks the observation tower of the Civic Centre and the forecourt of the Old Court House. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SHAH ALAM: A cleaner from Indonesia was immediately sent to jail for three months after she failed to pay a RM2,000 fine imposed by the magistrates court today for possessing the temporary identification document of another person. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry has outlined eight priorities to be focused on in the comprehensive implementation of educational reforms starting with the 2025/2026 school session. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

LABUAN: The death toll from the late-night house fire at Lazenda 2 Kerupang here on Wednesday has risen to four. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

JERTIH: A retiree in Bandar Permaisuri, Setiu, lost RM60,000 to a phone scam earlier this month. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Some individuals who have fallen victim to job scams abroad may be reluctant to return to Malaysia as they have secured high-ranking positions within the syndicates. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

GEORGE TOWN: A 10-year-old child, believed to have choked on a gummy candy, has died. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

MELAKA: A 21-year-old man narrowly escaped serious injury, or even death, when a five-tonne lorry, abandoned by its driver, crashed into his home at Taman Krubong Jaya here yesterday. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry will explore enhanced measures to tackle non-compliant retreaded tyres, including the potential use of tyre stamping or technology for verification. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

MANAMA (Bahrain): Being given the opportunity to speak in front of more than 400 Islamic scholars and intellectuals at the Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference (IIDC) is a great honour for Malaysia, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

ALOR STAR: Mutiara Perlis, the owner-developer of Perlis Sanglang Port (PSP), has entered into a strategic partnership with Bina Darulaman Bhd (BDB) following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop various maritime facilities in Sanglang, Perlis. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The construction of Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 3 will only be considered once Terminal 2 reaches its full passenger handling capacity, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

MANAMA (BAHRAIN): Malaysia and Bahrain are expected to sign several new collaborations, including in the field of Islamic financial technology, by May this year, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

BUTTERWORTH: Police received a report yesterday about the discovery of an object resembling a pistol in Pantai Bersih here. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The Customs Department seized 545kg of cannabis worth RM1.69 million left abandoned along the Kuala Perlis coastline on Feb 5. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

MANAMA, BAHRAIN: Malaysia and Bahrain are committed to strengthening the economies of both nations, including in the areas of cryptocurrency and the Sandbox platform, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

ALOR STAR: The Federation of Malaysian Hawkers and Petty Traders Associations (Gapema) has supported the Kedah Consumer Association's (Cake) call for the government to introduce a ceiling rental rate for Ramadan and Aidilfitri bazaars. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Riayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah visited flood victims at the SMK Karak Setia temporary evacuation centre in Bentong today (Feb 20). New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has outlined four key reasons for leasing 28 helicopters instead of purchasing them outright. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PETALING JAYA: GrabFood Malaysia has announced the winners of the GrabFood 5-Star Awards 2024, an annual initiative that highlights customer-rated top-performing restaurants. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The sighting of the new moon for the commencement of Ramadan for Muslims in Malaysia will take place on Friday, Feb 28. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

BUTTERWORTH: Police have urged the public not to sensationalise the case of a 10-year-old boy who is fighting for his life after choking on a gummy candy he bought outside his school on Tuesday. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA: A former 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) lawyer who was set to testify for Datuk Seri Najib Razak cannot be located and is believed to be abroad, the High Court heard today. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The February Auction Carnival returns, promising an even bigger exciting experience for buyers, investors and auction enthusiasts. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA PERLIS: Dataran Lok 9 was transformed into a kaleidoscope of colours as more than 5,000 visitors gathered to witness the Perlis International Kite Festival 2025. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The Singapore High Courts decision to grant a stay of execution for Malaysian Pannir Selvam Pranthaman has been welcomed with immense relief by human rights advocates. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

MELAKA: A man jumped out of his five-tonne lorry while being pursued by a Road Transport Department (RTD) enforcement team, causing the vehicle to crash into a house on Jalan KJ51, Taman Krubong Jaya, this afternoon. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: In a last minute turn of events, Singapore High Court grants Malaysian P Pannir Selvam a stay of execution pending unresolved court proceedings. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KEMAMAN: A lorry carrying 78,000 chicken eggs overturned at Km293.8 of the East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2) after the Chukai toll plaza exit earlier this morning. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

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BENTONG: The number of flash flood evacuees seeking shelter at SMK Karak Setia near here continues to rise, reaching 111 individuals from 31 families. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: At least 40 Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers are ready to head integrity units at government agencies and ministries. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

BALIK PULAU: For the first time in SJK(C) Sin Mins history, no Chinese pupil has enrolled in Year One for the new academic year. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd