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Badminton

Injured Zii Jia postpones training stint with national squad

PETALING JAYA: The national badminton squad may have to wait a little longer after there was no sign of professional men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia at the Academy Badminton Malaysia (ABM) in Bukit Kiara on Wednesday (April 1).

Social media

France eyes ban on social media for under-15s

President Emmanuel Macron is hoping France will become one of the first European Union countries to ban social media for under-15s, following similar moves in Australia and Indonesia.

Nation

Perak Customs foils RM2.4mil smuggling of rice, meat, tiles, e-bikes

IPOH: The Perak Customs Department has foiled several smuggling attempts involving rice, frozen meat, tiles and electric bicycles, with total seizures and unpaid duties estimated at RM2.4mil.

Football

Soccer-Mexico draw 1-1 with Belgium in Chicago ahead of World Cup

March 31 (Reuters) - Mexico ⁠and Belgium played out a 1-1 ⁠draw in a friendly at Soldier Field ‌on Tuesday, capping off their final warm-up matches before finalising their 26-man World Cup squads.

Myanmar

Myanmar's rebuild stutters year after deadly quake

MANDALAY, Myanmar: The gaping holes torn in a road to Mandalay by last year's devastating earthquake have been filled in, and the route in northern Myanmar partly resurfaced.

World

South Korea and Indonesia discuss energy security, sign agreements on minerals and tech

SEOUL, April ⁠1 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held talks on Wednesday with Indonesian leader Prabowo Subianto, discussing energy ⁠security and agreeing to expand cooperation in areas such as defence, Lee's office said.

Vietnam

Vietnam mulls waiving selected aviation, maritime fees till year-end

HANOI: Vietnam's Ministry of Finance has proposed waiving a range of fees and charges in the aviation and maritime sectors from Wednesday (April 1) through the end of this year to help businesses cope with volatile global fuel prices, local media VnExpress reported Tuesday.

Nation

Zahid: Nadma to carry out cloud seeding operations in four states

PUTRAJAYA: The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) will conduct four series of cloud-seeding operations in Perak, Kedah, Perlis, and Johor from April 6 to 9, as a proactive measure to increase water levels in dams affected by prolonged hot weather.

Nation

Proceedings involving two Myanmar nationals over death of countryman postponed to April 23

GEORGE TOWN: Proceedings against two Myanmar nationals at the Magistrate's Court here on Wednesday (April 1), in connection with the murder of a fellow countryman at Gat Lebuh Macallum last month, have been postponed to April 23.

Football

Soccer-Tuanzebe shines for DR Congo as they qualify for World Cup

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, April 1 (Reuters) - Former ⁠England under-21 international Axel Tuanzebe basked in the adulation of one of ⁠Africa's largest nations on Tuesday after his goal in extra time against ‌Jamaica put the Democratic Republic of Congo into the World Cup.

Entertainment

‘We will get married this year’: Syed Saddiq confirms, says he’s leaving the wedding planning to Bella

The 33-year-old MP says he is not overly concerned with wedding preparations, as he is more focused on life after marriage.

Technology

'Confidential mode': How to revoke access to emails you send in Gmail

Social media posts and chat app messages can easily be edited or deleted for everyone after sending, but when it comes to emails, sent usually means sent.

Philippines

Philippines steps up crackdown on illegal fare hikes as fuel prices surge

MANILA: The Philippine National Police (PNP) has intensified its support for transport regulators in going after unauthorised fare increases, warning public utility vehicle operators against exploiting the ongoing spike in fuel prices.

Nation

Malaysia Gifts Fair 2026 gears up for its largest edition

KUALA LUMPUR: The 16th Malaysia Gifts Fair (MGF 2026) was officially launched at the Connexion Conference and Event Centre (CCEC), Bangsar South, marking the beginning of preparations for Malaysia's premier gifts and premium trade exhibition.

Rugby

Rugby-League recruit Lomax set for Super Rugby debut off the bench

SYDNEY, April 1 (Reuters) - Former ⁠Australia rugby league international Zac Lomax is set to ⁠make his Super Rugby Pacific debut off the bench ‌this weekend after being named in the Western Force squad for their match against the Queensland Reds.

Indonesia

Indonesia demands UN investigation into peacekeeper deaths, official says

JAKARTA: Indonesia has called on the United Nations to conduct an investigation into the deaths of three of its UNIFIL peacekeepers following Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, a foreign ministry official said in a statement published on Wednesday (April 1).

STARPICKS

Samsung’s agentic AI elevates experience, supports Malaysia’s digital future

Our thumbs glide nimbly across the smartphone screens. Swiping up to close a messaging app, tapping into the Calendar app to check scheduling conflicts, searching for reviews on a cafe we want to visit, and then returning to the messaging app to confirm plans.

Football

Soccer-Japan high on confidence ahead of World Cup after beating England

April 1 (Reuters) - Japan claimed ⁠their first victory over England with a 1-0 win in a ⁠friendly at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday, giving coach Hajime Moriyasu ‌confidence his side can beat anyone at the World Cup.

Thailand

Chiang Mai declares two wildfire disaster zones, steps up emergency aid

BANGKOK: Chiang Mai has declared wildfire disaster zones in two districts as worsening forest fires and haze continue to batter parts of the northern province in Thailand.

Nation

No notice yet from organisers of upcoming rally against Azam Baki, says cop

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have yet to receive any application or notification regarding a planned rally by Sekretariat Tangkap Azam Baki, which is expected to take place on April 25 at Dataran Merdeka.