PRESS DIGEST - Malaysia - Feb 22

Following are the main stories in Malaysian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

THE STAR (www.thestar.com.my)

- Malaysians are set to see a number of children or family members either taking over from their parents of campaigning alongside them in the general election.

- MISC Bhd (MISC.KL: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd to set up a joint-venture company to manage a dedicated container terminal at the port for the shipping group.

NEW STRAITS TIMES (www.nst.com.my)

- Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said on Thursday he would present a progress report on the government's performance from 2004 to 2007.

BUSINESS TIMES (www.btimes.com.my)

- Bumiputra-Commerce Holdings Bhd (BUCM.KL: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz), Malaysia's second biggest banking group, said fourth quarter net profit rose nine percent to 486 million ringgit, boosted by higher net interest income and lower loan provisions, group Chief Executive Officer Nazir Razak said.

THE EDGE FINANCIAL DAILY (www.theedgedaily.com.my)