Living

Contradictheory: The more queens, the better

Women are at a disadvantage in competitive chess, which is why more of them need to participate, says the columnist.

Nation

Dr Ling's foresight defined Malaysia's modern logistics sector, says FMFF

PETALING JAYA: ⁠⁠With a foresight that would come to define an entire industry, Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik was remembered for laying the foundations of Malaysia's modern logistics sector while shaping both policy and talent development.

Nation

Loke hails Tun Ling’s role in building nation’s ports, KLIA

PETALING JAYA: Transport Minister Anthony Loke extended his condolences to the family of Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik, Malaysia's longest-serving Transport Minister, who passed away on Saturday (April 4).

Nation

Motorcyclist dies after being run over by car in George Town

GEORGE TOWN: A 26-year-old local man has died after he sustained severe head injuries in an accident along Jalan Ahmad Nor.

Nation

Bagan MCA flies flag at half-mast to honour Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik

BUTTERWORTH: The Bagan MCA division is flying the party flag at half-mast at its premises along Jalan Kampung Benggali in remembrance of former president Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik.

World

Hungary's PM Orban says explosives found near gas infrastructure in Serbia

BUDAPEST, April ⁠5 (Reuters) - Hungary's Viktor ⁠Orban said on Sunday ‌that he had a phone call with Serbia's President Aleksandar ​Vucic who told ⁠him that ⁠explosives had been found near ⁠gas ‌infrastructure in Serbia connecting their ⁠countries.

Nation

Malaysians must understand impact of Middle East conflict, says Anwar

KOTA TINGGI: Although the Middle East conflict is miles away, Malaysians must understand the reality on the ground and its impact on the world economy, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Japan

Rewards for reporting illegal foreign workers in Japan spark controversy

A Japanese local government's plan to reward people with around 10,000 yen (S$81) for reporting businesses hiring illegal foreign workers has sparked controversy.

Global

KLIA among world’s top five airports with most shops and restaurants

Asia dominates the Top 10 list of airports with the most retail and dining options for travellers.

Asia & Oceania

Open-cast pit to eco park: India reinvents old mines

This place in India went from an open-cast coal pit to a beautiful tourism eco park. 

Nation

Pahang royal couple sends deepest sympathies to family of late Dr Ling

PETALING JAYA: The Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and the Tengku Ampuan of Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah expressed their deepest condolences on the passing of Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik.

Nation

Residents relieved over capture of two male elephants

GUA MUSANG: Over 500 residents and workers around Felda Aring 10 and 11 expressed their relief after the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) captured two male elephants that had been roaming the area for the past two years.

Japan

Nearly 500 elderly killed by family caregivers in Japan in FY 2006-2024

OSAKA: A recent analysis of a government report in Japan showed that nearly 500 people aged 65 and older died between fiscal 2006 and 2024 as a result of murder or abuse by family members or relatives who had been caring for them, Kyodo News reported.

South Korea

New govt app in S. Korea to allow victims to monitor stalkers

SEOUL: A new mobile application in South Korea will allow stalking victims to track their stalkers' whereabouts, the justice ministry said Sunday (April 5), as authorities seek to bolster protection for victims following the killing of a young woman last month, Yonhap News Agency reported.

Nation

Hot weather: Perak closely monitors main dams

IPOH: The Perak state government is maintaining close and detailed monitoring of water levels in the state's main dams, which have been declining due to prolonged hot weather.

Cambodia

Svay Rieng casino licence revoked after over 100 scammers detained in Cambodia

PHNOM PENH: The authorities have revoked the licence of a casino in Svay Rieng province after an investigation uncovered an online scam operation that led to the detention of 107 foreign nationals.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah civil society groups call for transparency on undocumented population

KOTA KINABALU: Civil society groups are calling for greater transparency on Sabah's undocumented population and stronger action to curb rising xenophobia.

Brunei

HIV awareness programme educates Brunei youth on risks, prevention

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Some 70 students from Sultan Omar 'Ali Saifuddien College on Saturday (April 4) morning participated in the Brunei Darussalam AIDS Council's (BDAIDSCouncil) HIV Awareness Programme for Peers and Youths (H.A.P.P.Y) as part of their school awareness initiatives.

Philippines

Couple charged with trafficking Filipino caregivers in California

SAN DIEGO: A couple who allegedly forced three undocumented Filipino caregivers to work as much as 24 hours a day at their North County elder care facilities pleaded not guilty this week to human trafficking and wage theft charges

Technology

Foxconn first-quarter revenue jumps, company cautions on geopolitics

TAIPEI, April 5 (Reuters) - Taiwan's ⁠Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, reported a 29.7% ⁠on-year rise in first-quarter revenue on strong demand for artificial intelligence ‌products, though it cautioned about "volatile" global politics.