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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.

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.

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.

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.

Entertainment

Boxing drama 'Bloodhounds' returns with K-pop star Rain as main villain

According to the singer, he signed on out of longstanding admiration for the filmmaker.

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.

Nation

WFH not a free pass to take it easy, Chief Sec reminds civil servants

PETALING JAYA: The implementation of the work from home (WFH) policy from April 15 is not a ticket for civil servants to take their responsibilities lightly, says Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.

Rugby

Rugby-Former rugby league great Glover dies aged 70

April 3 (Reuters) - Former ⁠rugby league winger Neville Glover, who ⁠represented Australia and New South Wales, has ‌died aged 70, the Parramatta Eels said on Friday.

Nation

Segamat fatal accident: Trailer lorry driver remanded for four days

JOHOR BARU: The trailer lorry driver involved in a fatal accident involving three vehicles at KM212 on Jalan Johor Baru-Seremban near Taman Golden Hill intersection, Gemas Baharu, yesterday evening was remanded for four days starting today until next Monday.

Nation

Implementation of GP fee revision to be monitored

PETALING JAYA: The revised general practitioners' consultation fee will be monitored closely to ensure its intent is not undermined in practice, says the Federation of Private Medical Practitioners' Associations Malaysia (FPMPAM).

Technology

Microsoft to invest $10 billion in Japan for AI and cyber defence expansion

TOKYO, April 3 (Reuters) - ⁠Microsoft on Friday said it will invest ⁠1.6 trillion yen ($10 billion) in Japan between 2026 ‌and 2029 to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure and strengthen cybersecurity cooperation with the government.