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Nation

Baking their way to independence

KUALA LUMPUR: Their freshly made cookies look irresistible but the story of the bakers is even more compelling.

Other Sports

Perak eyes 50 golds, top-five finish at Sukma

IPOH: Perak is targeting at least 50 gold medals and a top-five finish at the Malaysia Games (Sukma) in Selangor from Aug 15-24, a significant improvement from its seventh-place finish at the previous edition in Sarawak

Athletics

Umar clinches 800m silver in New Taipei City

PETALING JAYA: National middle distance runner Umar Osman (pic) continued his impressive run at the New Taipei City Athletics Open by winning silver in the men's 800m event on Sunday.

Metro News

‘e-ART to drive connectivity in JB’

The Federal Government's approval of the e-ART system in Johor Baru has the potential to revolutionise transportation, drive urban growth and boost economy.

Metro News

Over 100,000 visitors flock to Zoo Johor after dark

ZOO Johor's night experience has drawn over 100,000 visitors in the first two months since its launch.

Philippines

Mindanao quake toll rises to 32

The death toll in a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao has risen to at least 32 with dozens of people injured, disaster officials said, as Manila stepped up search and rescue operations

Metro News

Over 200 seniors to benefit from free dentures, oral health education

Some 240 Malaysians aged 50 and above will benefit from the provision of free dentures under a dental care brand's corporate social responsibility programme.

Nation

Energy crisis not just about oil prices, says Hassan Marican

KUALA LUMPUR: The ongoing global supply and energy crisis should not be viewed solely as an oil price issue, but as a broader physical disruption that could affect households through rising costs of living, says Tan Sri Mohd Hassan Marican.

Markets

Tanco receives UMA query after sharp drop

KUALA LUMPUR: Tanco Holdings Bhd has received an unusual market activity (UMA) query from Bursa Malaysia, following a sharp decline in its share price yesterday.

Markets

Pressure on Jakarta to deliver firm policy guidance

JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities need to provide firm policy guidance and unveil concrete steps to improve sentiment after last week's sell-off that pummelled stocks and the currency, according to analysts, who say investors will remain unconvinced by assurances alone.

Nation

Youths find their stride at PLKN 3.0

KUALA LUMPUR: Jenifer Kumar did not just step out of her comfort zone for the holidays – she marched entirely out of it, trading her university semester break for 45 days of gruelling military-style drills and pre-dawn wake-up calls under the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0.

Nation

Stamps to showcase Malaysia to the world

KUALA LUMPUR: A special ­commemorative stamp series launched in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM 2026) is set to become a miniature ambassador for the nation, said Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Chiew Choon Man.

Nation

Billions lost in invisible care work

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is losing billions in invisible labour as families shoulder unpaid caregiving duties, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri (pic).

Badminton

Experience trumps youth as Sze Fei-Izzuddin thrive in lion’s den

PETALING JAYA: Many players are intimidated by the atmosphere at the Istora Senayan but not shuttlers Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani.

Nation

Fishermen to weather global energy storm

KUALA NERUS: The country's fish output is expected to decline slightly towards the end of the year following a sharp increase in diesel costs linked to the global energy crisis.

Nation

‘Get tough on M’sians who abet illegal operators’

PETALING JAYA: Tougher action against illegal foreign-run operations will provide respite for local businesses as such activities are squeezing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and creating an uneven playing field in the market.

Nation

PM: Prepare for crackdown

PETALING JAYA: Crackdown efforts on illegal business activities involving foreigners will be intensified, says the Prime Minister.

Nation

High spirits fuel Jaslinda’s recovery

TAPAH: Jaslinda Saludin, who is receiving treatment at Tapah Hospital here, says she wants to recover and be discharged as soon as possible so that she can return to work and attend her son's convocation ceremony.

Letters

Taiping Prison inquiry must mark a turning point for institutional reform and accountability

A letter from CSO Platform for Reform

Markets

Limited impact from tech sell-off

PETALING JAYA: Bursa Malaysia's FBM KLCI was one of many regional indices swamped by a tidal red wave yesterday, as South Korea's Kospi led a purge that saw it dive almost 9% in early morning trade, before recovering fractionally to close 8.3% lower than last Friday.