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Badminton

No fun trip as Rexy demands full effort from all at Asian meet

PETALING JAYA: No one should be in holiday mood in Ningbo, China.

Nation

Authorities issue 12 warnings in contact lens enforcement raid

PETALING JAYA: At least 12 warnings have been issued to businesses at Bazaria Wangsa Maju in Kuala Lumpur for selling unregistered contact lenses without proper labelling.

Nation

50-litre daily petrol subsidy enough for fishermen's operations, says LKIM

IPOH: The maximum limit of 50 litres of subsidised petrol per day at RM1.65 per litre is currently enough for the operational needs of most fishermen in the country.

Badminton

Ee Wei back with smile, ready for Asian test

PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles shuttler Toh Ee Wei is ready to compete in the Asian Championships in Ningbo next Tuesday after receiving the green light from the medical team.

Nation

Some bosses found making irregular PERKESO contributions

SHAH ALAM: Some employers have been making inconsistent contributions to the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO), possibly in an attempt to cut operational costs.

Markets

FBM KLCI slightly higher at midday amid uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR: The main stock index ended the early session slightly higher on Friday after the volatility seen in the previous day as traders' hopes for a concrete resolution to the Middle East conflict was dashed by talk of more attacks on Iran.

Smartphones

Infinix launches Smart 20 smartphone with 6.78in screen, priced from RM399

Infinix has added to its lineup of budget smartphone offerings with the Infinix Smart 20, a device equipped with a 6.78in display capable of up to 120Hz refresh rate.

Living

Designing with emotion: four creatives on crafting spaces that connect

From homes and cafes to public housing, designers are increasingly focusing on how spaces make us feel – not just how they look.

Animals

This shorebird flies 30,000 km a year – can nations save it?

Chasing an endless summer, one shorebird species undertakes a gruelling annual journey from the Arctic to the tip of South America and back – a feat increasingly fraught with peril.

Nation

New tribunal, council to boost safeguards for gig workers

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has taken a major step to strengthen protections for gig workers with the appointment of members to two newly established bodies under the Gig Workers Act 2025.

Technology

Systems that let drivers take their hands off the wheel don't improve safety, NTSB head says

The systems that allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel are convenient but don't improve safety because people are often too reliant on them and end up paying more attention to their cellphones and infotainment screens than to the road, the head of the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday.

Nation

JPJ welcomes call for special court to handle serious accidents

PUTRAJAYA: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has welcomed proposals to establish a special court to handle serious road accidents, especially those involving fatalities.

Forex

Japan turns up FX heat as volatility rises, signals readiness to act

TOKYO: Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Friday put currency traders on notice, saying the government stands ready to act against speculative moves in foreign exchange markets as volatility has risen "significantly."

Nation

DOE Deputy D-G charged with six counts of bribery

KUALA LUMPUR: Another senior official of the Department of Environment (DOE) has been charged at the Sessions Court.

Myanmar

Myanmar parliament starts voting on presidency

YANGON: Voting was underway in Myanmar's parliament on Friday (April 3) on a new president, according to a live broadcast.

Sabah & Sarawak

Stay calm, rice supply sufficient in Sabah, says deputy minister

KOTA KINABALU: There is no need for panic buying as rice supply in Sabah remains sufficient and is under close watch by Bernas and the state government, says Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

Nation

Widow, children of motorcyclist killed in Klang crash eligible for Survivor's Pensions, says PERKESO

SHAH ALAM: The welfare of a widow and three children will be safeguarded as they are eligible to receive a Survivors' Pension from the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO).

Philippines

Braving high fuel costs, Filipinos flock to crucifixion spectacle

SAN FERNANDO, Philippines: Hundreds of Filipinos and tourists flocked to a sun-bleached field north of Manila on Good Friday (April 3) to witness one of the country's most blood-soaked displays of religious fervour, undeterred by rising fuel prices driven by the Middle East conflict.

Nation

Harsher penalties for intoxicated drivers on the way, says JPJ DG

PUTRAJAYA: The Road Transport Department Malaysia (JPJ) will review provisions under the Road Transport Act 1987 to impose stricter penalties on those driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs, in the wake of recent fatal accidents.

Internet

Europe pushes for a gentler Internet for children

The European Union and national capitals are trying to make social media and algorithms less addictive and safer, especially for children.