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World leaders, including US President Trump, recently gathered in Malaysia for the 47th ASEAN Summit. The summit concluded with Malaysia handing over the ASEAN baton to the Philippines and a focus on strengthening regional ties. Key discussions included trade deals, border security, and cooperation on education and renewable energy.
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X Link 2026-02-15T14:10Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Spot gold was up 2.1% at $5022.06 per ounce as of 01:30 p.m. ET (1830 GMT) and up 1.2% so far this week. Bullion fell about 3% on Thursday hitting its lowest in nearly a week. https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/02/15/gold-rises-over-2-at-the-weekend-as-soft-inflation-data-rekindles-fed-rate-cut-hopes https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/02/15/gold-rises-over-2-at-the-weekend-as-soft-inflation-data-rekindles-fed-rate-cut-hopes"
X Link 2026-02-15T15:30Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Rising stronger from the ashes Festive whirl for CNY Azam Baki: I don't need to go on leave Get all these reports and more in your copy of The Star newspaper and on http://thestar.com.my http://thestar.com.my"
X Link 2026-02-15T17:53Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"The Umno Youth chief said the event at SJK(C) Merlimau would preserve the traditional way of celebrating the Lunar New Year and would be open to people of all races. https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/16/akmal-to-host-cny-open-house-in-merlimau-after-umrah-trip https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/16/akmal-to-host-cny-open-house-in-merlimau-after-umrah-trip"
X Link 2026-02-16T00:49Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Captain Auston Matthews said the team is building chemistry as they prepare to face the winner of the Latvia-Sweden playoff. https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/hockey/2026/02/16/olympics-ice-hockey-american-chemistry-propelling-milan-campaign-says-men039s-captain-matthews https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/hockey/2026/02/16/olympics-ice-hockey-american-chemistry-propelling-milan-campaign-says-men039s-captain-matthews"
X Link 2026-02-16T02:30Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"The event drew craft entrepreneurs and hobbyists selling artisanal Chinese New Year-themed arts and crafts as well as past Kampung Good competition winners with their food stalls. https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2026/02/16/creative-talents-gallop-into-action https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2026/02/16/creative-talents-gallop-into-action"
X Link 2026-02-16T04:35Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"The Lunar New Year travel rush or Chunyun in Chinese is often seen as a barometer for the countrys economic health and a pressure test of its vast transport system. https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/02/16/china039s-lunar-new-year-travel-rush-is-world039s-biggest-annual-migration https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/02/16/china039s-lunar-new-year-travel-rush-is-world039s-biggest-annual-migration"
X Link 2026-02-16T05:16Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"After soaring to global attention with its hugely popular TikTok app Chinese tech giant ByteDance is now positioning itself as a major player in the fast-evolving AI arena. https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2026/02/16/all-in-on-ai-what-tiktok-creator-bytedance-did-next https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2026/02/16/all-in-on-ai-what-tiktok-creator-bytedance-did-next"
X Link 2026-02-16T06:15Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Bangladesh is soon going to have a Parliament with members elected through a largely credible competition. https://www.thestar.com.my/news/focus/2026/02/16/a-new-bangladesh-demands-new-directions https://www.thestar.com.my/news/focus/2026/02/16/a-new-bangladesh-demands-new-directions"
X Link 2026-02-16T09:00Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"France are now regarded as Europes new badminton powerhouse after toppling nine- time winners Denmark in the final of the European Team Championships. https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/02/16/france-shock-denmark-for-european-title-to-add-new-twist-to-thomas-cup-race https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2026/02/16/france-shock-denmark-for-european-title-to-add-new-twist-to-thomas-cup-race"
X Link 2026-02-16T10:30Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"The couple are prioritising the mothers health and well-being while focusing on prenatal care said the agency. https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2026/02/16/south-korean-celebrity-couple-lee-seung-gi-and-lee-da-in-expecting-their-second-child https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2026/02/16/south-korean-celebrity-couple-lee-seung-gi-and-lee-da-in-expecting-their-second-child"
X Link 2026-02-16T11:10Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"The Defence Ministry had stressed that it would not hesitate to take legal action against any party disseminating confidential information related to the Armed Forces' strategic matters on social media"
X Link 2026-02-16T13:55Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Bowling: Intan proves a real gem with Masters gold triumph The Star PETALING JAYA: National bowler Intan Nor Edryana Nor Azliman put on a stellar performance to clinch the girls' Masters title at the International Friendship Youth Championship in Doha"
X Link 2026-02-15T13:19Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Football: Red Giants enter Malaysia Cup semis in style The Star PETALING JAYA: Selangor fans left for home with smiles wide on their faces after their beloved side produced one of their best performances of the season by thrashing Negri Sembilan 5-1 in the Malaysia Cup quarter-final second leg at the Petaling Jaya Stadium on Saturday (Feb 14)"
X Link 2026-02-14T17:04Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Less waiting for travellers The Star GEORGE TOWN: Expecting long queues Ray and Sandy Owens from Australia budgeted an hour to clear immigration at the Penang International Airport"
X Link 2026-02-15T00:50Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Time for Europe to become geopolitical power France's Macron says The Star (Corrects to Merz in last paragraph)"
X Link 2026-02-14T03:55Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Athletics: Azeem misses final by a whisker turns focus to SEC The Star PETALING JAYA: National sprint ace Mohd Azeem Fahmi (pic) is taking the positives after missing the cut for the Tigers Paws Invitational 60m final in North Carolina yesterday"
X Link 2026-02-15T01:08Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Police still hunting for missing limbs in Sepanggar murder case The Star KOTA KINABALU: Police are still searching for the remaining body parts of a 44-year-old woman whose remains were found in two separate dustbins at the Indah Permai shophouses in Sepanggar on Thursday (Feb 12)"
X Link 2026-02-15T06:00Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Ringgit to trade broadly this week The Star PETALING JAYA: The ringgit is likely to trade broadly around the [----] level against the US dollar this week according to Kenanga Research"
X Link 2026-02-16T00:07Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Added ETS trips for CNY The Star KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will operate [--] daily Electric Train Service (ETS) trips this Chinese New Year boosting capacity to meet surging balik kampung demand says Transport Minister Anthony Loke"
X Link 2026-02-15T00:55Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Foreign residents make up [---] per cent of people in 20s in Japan The Star TOKYO: (Bernama-Kyodo) Foreign residents made up [---] per cent of the people in their 20s in Japan in [----] more than double the [---] per cent in [----] a Kyodo News Agency analysis of government data showed Saturday (Jan 3) highlighting their potential role in sustaining the country's social welfare system amid a shrinking population of young Japanese"
X Link 2026-02-15T08:46Z 1.7M followers, [--] engagements
"Other Sports: Olympics-Figure skating-Shaidorov's triumph marks historic gold for Kazakhstan The Star MILAN Feb [--] (Reuters) - Sitting in the leader's chair Mikhail Shaidorov watched one contender after another falter each mistake sharpening the sense of an upset unfolding the realisation dawning that the Olympic title was shifting unmistakably in his direction"
X Link 2026-02-14T06:25Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Taiwan TV host Dee Hsu returning to work a year after sister Barbie Hsus death The Star The 47-year-old stepped away from work after her elder sister actress Barbie Hsu died at the age of [--] in February [----] from pneumonia during a family trip to Japan"
X Link 2026-02-16T06:56Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Putting a stop to disappearing parks The Star As Kuala Lumpur (KL) pursues aggressive urban renewal a growing unease is settling among its residents. This anxiety stems not from development itself but from the potential loss of public parks community spaces and the social security that long-term residents have spent decades building"
X Link 2026-02-15T03:55Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"South Korean runners brave subzero cold at 'Naked Marathon' The Star SEOUL: A total of [---] participants braved freezing temperatures on Saturday (Feb 14) as they ran shirtless in the Pyeongchang Daegwallyeong Naked Marathon"
X Link 2026-02-15T10:40Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Other Sports: Olympics-Figure Skating-Japan take silver and bronze in bittersweet night for Kagiyama The Star MILAN Feb [--] (Reuters) - Japan claimed silver and bronze in the men's figure skating final on Friday but the double podium proved bittersweet for Yuma Kagiyama who said he was a bit frustrated by an errorfilled skate that fell short of his hopes on Olympic ice"
X Link 2026-02-14T06:35Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Plenitude posts net profit of RM26.25mil in 2Q The Star PETALING JAYA: Plenitude Bhd attributed its lower earnings for the second quarter of financial year ending June [--] [----] (2Q26) to weaker performance by its property development division"
X Link 2026-02-06T13:00Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Dzulkefly: Prevention beats treatment The Star HULU LANGAT: With tens of billions of ringgit spent on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) annually the Health Ministry is shifting its focus towards prevention through healthcare programmes aimed at keeping Malaysians healthy before they fall ill"
X Link 2026-02-09T02:42Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Woman charged with RM465500 CBT over vehicle permit proceeds The Star JOHOR BARU: A woman has pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here to five counts of criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving RM465500 belonging to a car dealership"
X Link 2026-02-16T04:11Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"South Korean liberal lawmaker reprimanded over gifts from officials at daughter's wedding The Star SEOUL: Rep Choi Min-hee a two-term lawmaker of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea has been reprimanded by the party's ethics panel over alleged acts of improper solicitation and abuse of power"
X Link 2026-02-14T08:50Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Nearly RM9mil worth of vape products seized in nationwide op The Star KUALA LUMPUR: Almost RM9mil worth of e-cigarette products and related items have been seized in raids under Ops E-Cig Mega a nationwide integrated operation launched on Feb 10"
X Link 2026-02-16T04:15Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Bangladesh freezes bank accounts of Singaporean tycoon amid probes; businessman denies allegations The Star SINGAPORE: The authorities in Bangladesh have frozen the bank accounts of a naturalised Singaporean billionaire amid probes into business dealings"
X Link 2026-02-15T07:40Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Box office bust The show may be over for another Hong Kong cinema The Star IFC Mall is reportedly looking at the big picture as it explores potential tenants to replace upscale movie theatre Palace IFC"
X Link 2026-02-15T07:50Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Why Japan wage growth matters more than prices The Star After nearly three decades of what may be described as "chronic deflation" Japan finally entered an inflationary phase in the spring of 2022"
X Link 2026-02-11T05:35Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Generation Alpha are the biggest gaming enthusiasts study finds The Star Young people belonging to Generation Alpha born after [----] love video games. In fact this is the generation that devotes the largest share of its entertainment time to this activity ahead of streaming sites and social networks"
X Link 2025-05-12T15:02Z 1.7M followers, 638.8K engagements
"Ladies do consider getting screened for these cancers The Star Confused by all the cancer tests out there Prioritise screening for these cancers to stay healthy"
X Link 2026-02-15T06:45Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Meta TikTok and others agree to teen safety ratings The Star For the Safe Online Standards (S.O.S.) program an independent panel of global experts will evaluate companies on parameters including safety rules design moderation and mental health resources"
X Link 2026-02-14T07:15Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Hockey: Olympics-Ice hockey-US men beat Germany fall short of top seeding The Star MILAN Feb [--] (Reuters) - The United States beat Germany 5-1 but came up short of earning the top seeding from the preliminary stage of the men's Winter Olympic ice hockey tournament on Sunday as they finished second-best to Canada heading into the knockout stages"
X Link 2026-02-16T01:35Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Perak cops nab [--] undocumented migrants trying to go to Indonesia The Star IPOH: The police have arrested [--] foreign migrants who were trying to go to Indonesia in Bagan Datuk"
X Link 2026-02-14T09:54Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Body-worn cameras ready for all cops nationwide The Star KUALA LUMPUR: All frontline police personnel and officers throughout Malaysia have now begun wearing body-worn cameras (BWC) as Bukit Aman step up a gear in the fight against misconduct corruption and abuse of power"
X Link 2026-02-15T00:35Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Football: Soccer-Wrexham edge Ipswich Chelsea thump Hull in FA Cup fourth round The Star WREXHAM Wales Feb [--] (Reuters) - Hollywood-backed Wrexham kept up their hopes of a fairytale run in the FA Cup with a 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town in their fourth round tie at the Racecourse Ground on Friday while Chelsea eased past Hull City with a 4-0 success"
X Link 2026-02-14T04:55Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Football: Soccer-Man City beat Salford Newcastle knock out Villa Liverpool cruise in FA Cup The Star Feb [--] (Reuters) - Manchester City beat League Two Salford City 2-0 in the FA Cup to move into the fifth round on Saturday as January signing Marc Guehi scored his first goal for the Premier League club while Burnley were stunned 2-1 by League One side Mansfield Town"
X Link 2026-02-15T01:35Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Gold rises over 2% at the weekend as soft inflation data rekindles Fed rate-cut hopes The Star US consumer prices rise less than expected in January; Gold on track for a weekly gain but silver platinum and palladium headed for weekly loss"
X Link 2026-02-15T15:30Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Experts: Clear guidelines needed to define harmful content The Star PETALING JAYA: The Online Safety Act which came into force on Jan [--] prioritises public awareness and education over punishment cybersecurity experts say"
X Link 2026-02-16T04:46Z 1.7M followers, [--] engagements
"Bursa Malaysia pares earlier losses to close slightly higher ahead of CNY holidays The Star KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia pared earlier losses to close slightly higher on Monday as investors continued to adopt a measured opportunistic approach rather than broad-based risk aversion ahead of the Chinese New Year (CNY) holidays"
X Link 2026-02-16T11:27Z 1.7M followers, [--] engagements
"Love has no Valentines price tag The Star PETALING JAYA: For couples celebrating Valentine's Day today the occasion is not just about meaningful gifts but also about spending quality time together"
X Link 2026-02-14T04:00Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"US China clash over Perus Chancay megaport after court bars regulator oversight The Star Ruling limits state supervision of Chinese-controlled hub prompting sovereignty warning from Washington and sharp rebuttal from Beijing"
X Link 2026-02-15T06:50Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Cambodian PM Hun Manet to attend Board of Peace meeting in US visit Europe The Star PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet will attend the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace initiated by President Trump in the US before travelling on to Europe"
X Link 2026-02-14T10:10Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Athletics: Azeem rewrites 200m indoor record at Tiger Paw The Star PETALING JAYA: National sprint ace Mohd Azeem Fahmi looks set to make his mark in the 200m after rewriting the Malaysian indoor record in the event at the Tiger Paw Invitational"
X Link 2026-02-15T01:15Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"New Melaka association to serve as voice of OKU The Star MELAKA: The establishment of Persatuan Orang Kurang UpayaMelakamarks a strategic initiative to strengthen ties between the state government andpersons with disabilities (OKU) saidstate women family and community development committee chairman Datuk Kalsom Noordin"
X Link 2026-02-15T01:10Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Unlikely Kiandee joining GRS but coalition should be open to idea says Armizan The Star KOTA KINABALU: Talk that Bersatu vice president Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee will join Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) is mere speculation says Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali"
X Link 2026-02-15T09:46Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Mounting bike repair cost leads owner to pull the brakes The Star A SAFETY and security officer who sent his 17-year-old motorcycle for repair was unhappy that the mechanic could not resolve the problem but asked for more money"
X Link 2026-02-16T04:15Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Don't get sense EU countries ready to give Ukraine date for membership EU's Kallas says The Star MUNICH Feb [--] (Reuters) - European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Sunday she felt that EU governments were not ready to give Ukraine a date for membership despite a demand to do so from President Volodymyr Zelenskiy"
X Link 2026-02-15T12:30Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Penang landowners given avenue to appeal new land tax rates The Star GEORGE TOWN: Landowners in Penang can submit appeals regarding the recent land tax increase to their respective District and Land Offices said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow"
X Link 2026-02-15T05:19Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"When fire meets hoofbeats The Star"
X Link 2026-02-15T00:09Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Winter wonderland woos tourists The Star Snow and ice may have brought travellers to China's winter cities but it is food shopping and leisure services that are increasingly shaping how long they will stay and how they will experience the trip"
X Link 2026-02-14T03:05Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Badminton: Kenny: Changes bring challenges for hosts but badminton will benefit The Star PETALING JAYA: Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) secretary Datuk Kenny Goh believes that the Badminton World Federation's (BWF) move to extend the duration of the World Tour Super [----] competitions from [----] onwards and increase the prize money will bring fresh challenges for the tournament hosts but they will be beneficial for the sport"
X Link 2026-02-11T01:05Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Hazmah to hold 'reset' briefing after dismissal from Bersatu The Star PETALING JAYA: After being expelled from Bersatu Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin is set to hold a briefing regarding the direction and political reset"
X Link 2026-02-14T03:09Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Golf: Leading duo ready for next test The Star Ervin and Khavish's fearless tempo set to shape their regional storylines"
X Link 2026-02-15T02:55Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Medal table at Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on February [--] The Star MILAN Feb. [--] (Xinhua) -- Following is the medal table at the Milan-Cortina [----] Olympic Winter Games after the competitions on Sunday February [--] (tabulated under delegations gold silver bronze and total medals):"
X Link 2026-02-16T06:06Z 1.7M followers, [--] engagements
"PKNS Selangor Masters all set for thrilling finish with four-way tie for the lead after third round The Star The stage is set for a thrilling finish to the PKNS Selangor Masters [----] as a day of mixed fortunes for yesterday's front runners resulted in a bunched-up leaderboard at the season-opening event of the [----] Asian Development Tour (ADT)"
X Link 2026-02-13T12:53Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"South Korean celebrity couple Lee Seung-gi and Lee Da-in expecting their second child The Star Lee Seung-gi [--] and Lee Da-in [--] tied the knot on April [--] [----] and welcomed their firstborn a girl on Feb [--] 2024"
X Link 2026-02-16T11:10Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Indian man pleads guilty in New York assassination plot against Khalistani terrorist The Star NEW YORK: An Indian national Nikhil Gupta pleaded guilty on Friday (Feb [--] local time) in a federal court in New York to participating in a failed plot to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun an India-designated terrorist and US citizen US authorities said"
X Link 2026-02-14T06:40Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Wage rise on a trot The Star Malaysia's formal sector employees basically all wage earners have a long way to go before they are equitably compensated"
X Link 2026-02-14T01:55Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"From love to murder The Star KOTA KINABALU: Two days after a woman was found chopped into seven pieces her son went on a TikTok broadcast telling a story of broken love money for separation harassment and brutal murder"
X Link 2026-02-15T00:45Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"IR bridge to better governance The Star The idea of a listed company differing from a Sdn Bhd lies in the composition of shareholders"
X Link 2026-02-14T01:45Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Motorsport: Motor racing-Mercedes end first Bahrain F1 test one-two on the timesheets The Star Feb [--] (Reuters) - Kimi Antonelli led George Russell in a Mercedes one-two as Formula One wrapped up its first Bahrain pre-season test on Friday but the team continued to play down their prospects"
X Link 2026-02-14T04:15Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Football: Soccer-Vinicius double fires Real Madrid to 4-1 win over Real Sociedad The Star MADRID Feb [--] (Reuters) - Vinicius Jr struck twice from the penalty spot as Real Madrid powered to a 4-1 home victory over Real Sociedad on Saturday that sent them provisionally to the top of LaLiga"
X Link 2026-02-15T01:45Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Ringgit set to trade higher next week on strong growth momentum The Star KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is expected to trade firmerand remain aroundthe [----] level against the US dollar next week supported bythe strong domestic economic growth momentum that continues to influence marketsentiment"
X Link 2026-02-14T05:02Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"The importance of fish at the CNY reunion table The Star Why fish dishes are essential during the annual CNY reunion dinner and a few simple recipes to try at home"
X Link 2026-02-16T07:03Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"City-state moves to curb blind box gambling The Star The island republic said it plans to regulate the sale of "blind box" products after the controversial marketing strategy raised concerns worldwide about gambling inducement"
X Link 2026-02-14T04:50Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Chinese soul singer Tia Ray hits a high note with her first English album The Star The acclaimed Chinese soul singer releases her first English album after years of cross-cultural collaboration"
X Link 2026-02-15T06:55Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"MM2H brought in RM3.87bil in cash property investment last year The Star KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme has generated RM3.87bil for the nation's economy as of the end of last year"
X Link 2026-02-15T00:30Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"MSCI adds KSL removes four from Malaysia Small Cap Index The Star KUALA LUMPUR: MSCI has announced changes to the MSCI Malaysia Small Cap Index with KSL Holdings Bhd set to be included in the latest review"
X Link 2026-02-13T09:32Z 1.7M followers, [--] engagements
"Monarchists rally in support of ex-king as Nepal limps toward election The Star KATHMANDU Feb [--] (Reuters) - Thousands of supporters of Nepal's former king rallied in Kathmandu on Friday to greet its last monarch Gyanendra on his return from holiday ahead of the first election since anti-graft unrest by Gen Z young people"
X Link 2026-02-14T08:15Z 1.7M followers, [--] engagements
"Football: Kim-me more time The Star PETALING JAYA: K-dramas and K-pop may be extremely popular in Malaysian culture but don't expect every South Korean footballer to take to the Super League like fish to water"
X Link 2026-02-14T05:45Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Akmal to host CNY open house in Merlimau after Umrah trip The Star JASIN: As lanterns and red decorations go up in Merlimau Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh is preparing to mark the Year of the Horse by hosting an open house in his constituency on Feb 28"
X Link 2026-02-16T00:49Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Man allegedly murders mother mutilates body over inheritance row The Star IPOH: Some [--] pieces of a body believed to be that of an elderly woman's were found in a sewage tank of a house in Taman Kerian Parit Buntar on Saturday (June 4)"
X Link 2022-06-05T01:22Z 1.7M followers, [--] engagements
"Third of children who use AI chatbots consider tech to be a friend The Star Almost a third of children who use AI chatbots say they would describe the technology as like one of their friends a survey in the UK suggests"
X Link 2026-02-15T05:55Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Mercedes CEOs luxury crown bet The Star Surrounded by more than a century of automotive history at the Mercedes-Benz museum in Stuttgart tennis legend Roger Federeredged 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"
X Link 2026-02-14T03:01Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Govt to ensure stronger ringgit benefits passed on to consumers says Amir Hamzah The Star BALIK PULAU: The Finance Ministry will continue to work closely with the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry to ensure that the benefits of a stronger ringgit are reflected in lower consumer prices and not fully absorbed by importers"
X Link 2026-02-15T06:18Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Experts: Disperse data centres to reduce resource strain The Star JOHOR BARU: Despite Johor's boom as a data centre hotspot environmentalists are relieved with the state government's move to disallow the setting up of Tier [--] and Tier [--] data centres in its bid to control heavy water usage"
X Link 2026-02-14T01:00Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"India's competition regulator orders probe into IndiGo after mass flight cancellations The Star NEW DELHI: India's competition regulator has ordered an investigation into IndiGo after the airline's widespread flight cancellations in December rattled the country's air travel sector"
X Link 2026-02-05T06:55Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"China turns old oil pipeline into new carbon highway in green cost-cutting gambit The Star Successful 27km trial unlocks vast carbon dioxide transport potential bridging geographical gaps to accelerate a process seen as vital to large-scale decarbonisation"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:30Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Victim of brutal murder still missing arm and leg says son The Star 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"
X Link 2026-02-14T06:00Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Nuture children with love education says PM Anwar The Star TANJUNG RAMBUTAN: A child's foundation begins with early education and love within the family that values and characters must be nurtured from a young age says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim"
X Link 2026-02-14T06:08Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Ive nothing to hide: Azam Baki says ready to face independent probe over share ownership The Star KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has expressed his readiness to be investigated by any independent committee established by the government to examine issues related to his share ownership"
X Link 2026-02-13T02:21Z 1.7M followers, [--] engagements
"Horses gallop into Klang school for memorable start to CNY The Star KLANG: Pupils and teachers of SJK(C) Pandamaran A ushered in the Year of the Horse with thundering gusto as they welcomed five horses as special guests to their school"
X Link 2026-02-15T01:40Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Super Bowl spots spark fight over whether we're ready for ads from our chatbots The Star Despite being the "AI Super Bowl" none of the major AI companies OpenAI Google Anthropic made the top [--] brands that performed well in generative AI search and conversation during Super Bowl week"
X Link 2026-02-14T07:05Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Football: Brunei can count on Hakeme to sting like a bee against Cats The Star PETALING JAYA: Brunei are turning to young winger Hakeme Yazid Said to help them overturn a two-goal deficit against Kuching City in their Malaysia Cup quarter-final second leg match at the State Stadium today"
X Link 2026-02-14T08:00Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Char kuay teow fires up love The Star KULAI: Char kuay teow as it turns out is the way to a woman's heart"
X Link 2026-02-15T01:00Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Loved students like her own: Tributes pour in for beloved former Singapore teacher Claudette Poulier who dies at [--] The Star SINGAPORE: Generations of old girls from Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (PLMGS) have been paying tribute to a beloved former teacher who died on Saturday (Feb 14)"
X Link 2026-02-15T07:57Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Diving: Divers face trickier test to qualify for Olympic spots The Star PETALING JAYA: It's going to get tougher for Malaysia to secure Olympic diving spots for the [----] edition in Los Angeles"
X Link 2026-02-15T02:25Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Youths say no to home buying The Star More young Malaysians are renting instead of buying. But does that mean the dream of owning a home is dead"
X Link 2026-02-09T10:25Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Expert: Set proper rules protocols for body cameras The Star PETALING JAYA: Bukit Aman's widening use of body-worn cameras by its frontliners will lead to better action against any wrongdoings but its implementation must be backed by proper protocols says criminologist Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy"
X Link 2026-02-15T00:12Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Xi extends Chinese New Year greetings to ring in Year of Horse The Star BEIJING: President Xi Jinping on Saturday (Feb 14) extended Spring Festival greetings at a reception in Beijing to usher in the Chinese New Year the Year of the Horse"
X Link 2026-02-15T06:25Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Philippines unveils 10-year green energy auction to boost renewable energy capacity The Star MANILA: (Bernama-Xinhua) The Philippines has rolled out a 10-year Green Energy Auction (GEA) Programme that will offer at least [--] gigawatts of additional renewable energy capacity through annual competitive auctions starting this year the country's Department of Energy (DOE) said on Friday (Feb 13) reported Xinhua"
X Link 2026-02-14T06:00Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"I owe all my success to him: Singapaore sprinter Shanti Pereira on her coach Luis Cunha The Star SINGAPORE: For three years in a row coach Luis Cunha has been Shanti Pereira's Valentine's Day date"
X Link 2026-02-16T05:30Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Football: Sultan reminds fans to behave maintain discipline The Star KUALA LUMPUR: The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has reminded football fans to be disciplined and watch their behaviour and conduct whether in or outside the stadium to uphold the dignity of the team and state"
X Link 2026-02-16T00:33Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Salon bookings surge as more primary schoolgirls opt for manicures The Star JOHOR BARU: Nail salons here are seeing a rise in primary schoolgirls booking manicures ahead of Chinese New Year with many arriving alongside their mothers for the makeover"
X Link 2026-02-14T00:31Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Isa Samad goes to jail The Star PUTRAJAYA: A simple "salam" has cost Tan Sri Mohd Isa Samad his freedom after the Federal Court ruled the greeting was a form of solicitation for bribes totalling RM3.09mil by the former Felda chairman"
X Link 2026-02-11T00:00Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"The Pram Trap The Star Malaysia has an unspoken category of poor the kind that doesn't qualify for aid doesn't show up in hardship headlines and still looks "okay" on paper"
X Link 2026-02-14T04:45Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Raw oysters from France linked to food poisoning cases in Hong Kong The Star Seven diners fell ill after eating oysters sourced from Brittany France at O Delice in Tsim Sha Tsui SCMP learns"
X Link 2026-02-14T09:47Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"MACC seeks to forfeit Prince Turkis overseas assets linked to 1MDB funds The Star PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has filed a court order to forfeit overseas assets belonging to Prince Turki Abdullah Al-Saud"
X Link 2026-02-15T06:00Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Mindef to set up more specialist regiments boost reserve force numbers The Star PETALING JAYA: The Defence Ministry will establish specialist regiments in key strategic sectors including oil and gas healthcare cybersecurity and the media to strengthen the Armed Forces ecosystem says Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin"
X Link 2026-02-16T04:45Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Other Sports: Olympics-Figure skating-Germany's Fabienne Hase Volodin surprise leaders after pairs short programme The Star MILAN Feb [--] (Reuters) - Germany's Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin seized the lead after the pairs short programme at the Milano Cortina Olympics in a session defined as much by precision as by unexpected errors"
X Link 2026-02-16T02:05Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"US Justice Department sends letter regarding Epstein files redactions to lawmakers Politico reports The Star Feb [--] (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice sent a letter to lawmakers regarding redactions in the files pertaining to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein Politico reported on Saturday"
X Link 2026-02-15T05:35Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Craftsmanship awards for local artisans The Star LOCAL craft practitioners took centre stage as their skill dedication and creativity were honoured at a special ceremony"
X Link 2026-02-14T08:25Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Snoopy x Lego: Lego launches its first Peanuts-themed building set The Star SINGAPORE: If you're a Snoopy fan who also loves building Lego bricks here's the good news: Lego is launching its first Peanuts-themed building set Peanuts: Snoopy's Doghouse featuring Snoopy his bestie Woodstock and the black-and-white beagle's famous red doghouse"
X Link 2026-02-15T05:50Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"VTAR Institute earns five-star rating cements place among Malaysias top TVET institutions The Star PETALING JAYA: VTAR Institute has been recognised as a leading force in technical and vocational education after receiving the coveted five-star rating from Malaysia's Skills Development Department (JPK) marking a major milestone for the institution"
X Link 2026-02-15T05:08Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Smart kitchens with an edge The Star Inside kitchens across a growing number of restaurants cafes and hotels a tech revolution is stirring"
X Link 2026-02-14T04:02Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Opinion - How Asean can resolve its Myanmar dilemma post-election The Star YANGON: Derided by most international observers and the Myanmar diaspora as a sham the recently concluded three-phase elections in Myanmar have entrenched military rule under a new constitutional government"
X Link 2026-02-14T10:01Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Hanoi to relocate over [------] residents out of the core area for restructuring plan The Star HANOI: Hanoi authorities have recently approved a master plan for the 2026-45 period in which more than [------] residents from the urban core area inside Ring Road [--] will be relocated to serve the capital's urban restructuring plan"
X Link 2026-02-15T08:30Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Queen urges serious attention to online safety of children and teens The Star KUALA LUMPUR: Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah Queen of Malaysia calls for the safety of children and teenagers in the online space to be given serious attention by both authorities and society cautioning that it risks becoming a highly toxic environment with potentially lasting harmful effects if left unchecked"
X Link 2026-02-14T03:31Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Political stability lifts SET outlook The Star Thailand's stock market looks set to ride a wave of renewed optimism after the general election with analysts betting that political continuity and faster policy execution could underpin a sustained re-rating into [----] and beyond"
X Link 2026-02-14T02:05Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"We are partners not adversaries The Star The foreign minister told his French and German counterparts that Beijing was not to blame for Europe's economic and security problems as he pushed for more cooperation at a summit in Munich a foreign ministry statement said"
X Link 2026-02-15T04:30Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"PM: RM20mil for Chinese schools The Star IPOH: An additional RM20mil has been allocated for Chinese national-type schools (SJKC) this time for secondary institutions to improve facilities and basic amenities says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim"
X Link 2026-02-15T00:20Z 1.7M followers, [----] engagements
"Tight EKVE U-turn ramp raises safety concerns The Star THE opening of the elevated U-turn ramp as part of the East Klang Valley Expressway (EKVE) in Ukay Perdana Hulu Kelang has noticeably relieved traffic congestion in the area"
X Link 2026-02-14T07:55Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Lion dance: A symbol of hope luck and heritage The Star IPOH: For many the lion dance is festive entertainment but behind its agile movements and drumbeats lies a rich tradition symbolising luck prosperity and community bonds"
X Link 2026-02-15T02:26Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Man fined BND42600 for possessing illicit cigarettes vape pods in Brunei The Star BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: A 26-year-old local man was fined BND42600 by the Magistrate's Court in Bandar Seri Begawan on Saturday (Feb 14) after pleading guilty to possessing undeclared cigarettes and vape devices"
X Link 2026-02-14T09:44Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Malaysia's economy grows 6.3% in 4Q above forecast The Star KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian economy beat expectations with 6.3% growth in the fourth quarter of [----] on the back of positive labour market conditions and income-related policy support"
X Link 2026-02-16T08:43Z 1.7M followers, [--] engagements
"Asian markets extend global retreat as tech worries build The Star Asian equities sank again on Friday as a tech rout that battered Wall Street for the third day in a row showed no sign of letting up amid growing unease about the hundreds of billions splashed out on artificial intelligence"
X Link 2026-02-07T06:17Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Senators named ICC co-perpetrators The Star Two of the country's sitting senators have been identified as "co-perpetrators" in the trial for crimes against humanity involving former president Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC) documents released by prosecutors show"
X Link 2026-02-15T04:10Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Hamzah:Muhyiddin is my number one enemy The Star KUALA LUMPUR: Sacked Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has declared his former leader Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as his "number one enemy" saying that he is now a free man to continue his own political struggles"
X Link 2026-02-15T00:41Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"School stabbing: 'I'm heartbroken my son did this' says suspect's father The Star PETALING JAYA: The father of the 14-year-old student who stabbed a girl to death at a Bandar Utama school is heartbroken over the incident"
X Link 2025-10-14T14:38Z 1.7M followers, 4.2M engagements
"Australia unveils initial US$2.8bil for new nuclear subs facility The Star SYDNEY: Australia unveiled AU$3.9 billion (US$2.8 billion) in spending on Sunday as a "down payment" on a new facility to build nuclear submarines under the tripartite AUKUS security pact with Britain and the United States"
X Link 2026-02-15T07:30Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Apple Watch blood pressure alert can't replace screening study shows The Star An Apple Watch feature to spot signs of high blood pressure cannot reliably be used instead of regular screening tests according to new research"
X Link 2026-02-15T06:05Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Tapping into the growth surprise The Star For the global real estate investor the most lucrative opportunities often emerge from a growth surprise: That specific window of time where economic reality outpaces consensus projections. As the nation moves through [----] Malaysia has become the epicentre of such a phenomenon"
X Link 2026-02-15T03:35Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Football: Soccer-Tudor agrees to interim manager role at Tottenham until end of season - reports The Star Feb [--] (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur are to appoint former Juventus boss Igor Tudor as interim manager until the end of the season according to British media reports after they sacked Thomas Frank with the club five points above the relegation zone"
X Link 2026-02-14T04:35Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Dzul: Well phase out contract system for MOs The Star PETALING JAYA: Phasing out the contract system for medical officers is among the measures being taken to address staffing crisis in the Health Ministry's facilities says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (pic)"
X Link 2026-02-15T02:20Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Businessman loses RM100900 to online investment scam The Star KUALA TERENGGANU: A 35-year-old businessman lost RM100900 after being duped by an online share investment scam syndicate that lured him with promises of high returns"
X Link 2026-02-15T01:47Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Ringgit opens firmer vs US$ tracking positive momentum on 4Q [----] GDP growth The Star KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar at the opening on Monday tracking positive momentum on the better-than-expected fourth quarter (4Q) [----] gross domestic product (GDP) growth of [---] per cent which was announced last Friday an analyst said"
X Link 2026-02-16T01:51Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"REITs can get it right The Star As interest rates in Malaysia have normalised and stabilised albeit at an "elevated level" following the tightening cycle listed real estate investment trusts (REITs) are now focusing on capital discipline cash-flow visibility and asset quality"
X Link 2026-02-16T00:05Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Johor cops expecting 30% increase in vehicles on roads this CNY The Star JOHOR BARU: The number of vehicles entering Johor including those from Singapore is expected to increase by at least 30% this Chinese New Year say Johor police"
X Link 2026-02-14T07:23Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Revealed: global funds from BlackRock to Temasek back Chinas largest biotech firms The Star Global institutional investors have built up sizeable positions in firms including Innovent 3SBio WuXi Biologics Jiangsu Hengrui Akeso and BeOne"
X Link 2026-01-25T11:10Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Trump says Iran regime change could be 'best thing' as second carrier heads to Middle East The Star (Refiles to fix hyperlinks)"
X Link 2026-02-14T03:53Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
"Task force to be set up to protect Johor SMEs The Star JOHOR BARU: A multi-agency task force will be set up by the Johor government to protect local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and ensure they benefit from opportunities brought in by foreign investments says Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi"
X Link 2026-02-15T03:10Z 1.7M followers, [---] engagements
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