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Cycling

TSG Under-21 squad seek important exposure at JCM Series

PETALING JAYA: The opening round of the Junior Cycling Malaysia (JCM) Series 1, set to take place in Langkawi on April 3, will serve as a key platform for TSG Cycling Academy's development squad to benchmark their performance at the start of the 2026 season.

Short Position

Pursuing the Elixir of growth

On the surface, shareholders of Willowglen MSC Bhd, a provider of technology solutions such as industrial automation and remote monitoring solutions, are getting a pretty good offer from Singapore-based private equity firm PrimeMovers Equity (S) Pte Ltd (PME), whose special-purpose vehicle, Elixir II Pte Ltd, is proposing to buy the company's core business in a cash-and-share deal worth RM215.2mil.

Nation

Milestone move for labour rights

KUALA LUMPUR: Another milestone was reached in protecting gig workers in the country with the appointment of members to the newly established Gig Workers Tribunal (TPG) and Gig Workers Consultative Council (MPGig).

Cycling

Azizul’s impressive rise in UCI rankings raises possibility of LA28 outing 

PETALING JAYA: Veteran cyclist Azizulhasni Awang's continuing rise in the UCI world rankings for men's elite sprint has raised the interesting question of whether he is game to take another shot at the Olympics in 2028.

Star Biz7

The AI finance revolution

Artificial intelligence (AI) is steadily reshaping financial institutions, increasing operational risks and competitive pressures while offering new efficiency and investment opportunities, according to Fitch Ratings.

Insight

Cutbacks needed, not handouts

As each day passes, the hope for a short conflict in West Asia becomes more uncertain, with some commentators now predicting a longer period of hostilities, even perhaps extending for one to three years.

Nation

Third life saved by Cecil Market defibrillator

GEORGE TOWN: What is usually seen as just another fixture on the wall at Lebuh Cecil Market proved its worth when it was used to revive a tourist who collapsed suddenly among the crowds.

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Mediation centre to streamline legal process under consideration

KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysia Mediation Centre (MMC) under the Legal Aid Department is being mulled to strengthen out-of-court dispute resolutions, reduce case backlogs and lower legal costs for the public.

Short Position

Making WtE ambitions a reality

The country's plan to build 18 waste-to-energy (WtE) facilities by 2040, with energy production projected at 600MW, comes at a time when rising waste volumes coincide with heightened global energy uncertainty. Geopolitical uncertainty and increasing conflicts are leading to supply disruptions and all of this reinforces the need to diversify the energy mix.

Badminton

Separate ways for Hon Jian and Haikal

PETALING JAYA: More changes have also taken place in the national badminton camp, with doubles pair Choong Hon Jian-Mohd Haikal Nazri the latest to be split as they form new combinations.

Nation

DUI voids motor insurance coverage, says PIAM

PETALING JAYA: Driving under the influence (DUI) voids motor insurance coverage, even if the accident involves only the moto­rist's vehicle, says the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM).

Nation

More roadblocks to spot drivers under the influence

KUALA LUMPUR: More roadblocks and enforcement operations will be mounted, particu­larly during high-risk periods to tackle the rising number of fatal accidents involving drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs, says Comm Datuk Seri Muhammed Hasbullah Ali (pic).

Nation

‘I cannot grieve for too long’

SHAH ALAM: Though it has only been a few days since the tragic loss of her husband in a road accident, Nor Nadia Abdul Majid is forced to set aside her grief to support her family.

Nation

Fast-track road fatality cases, say groups

PETALING JAYA: Barely a week after a delivery rider was killed in a road accident involving a motorist accused of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, yet another tragedy struck again.

Nation

JPJ backs special court

PUTRAJAYA: The Road Transport Department Malaysia (JPJ) is backing a special court for serious road accidents, saying it could speed up case handling.

Nation

Rising crash cases spur calls for dedicated court to be set up

PETALING JAYA: With a few thousand cases of fatal road accidents taking place each year, legal experts weigh in on the need for a special court to hear road accident cases.

Nation

Disaster scene in real life

CYBERJAYA: It was the second day of Hari Raya, many people were on leave and all seemed quiet at Hospital Cyberjaya.

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JB-Singapore RTS fares to be fixed by end of year

JOHOR BARU: The specific fares for the Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link) will only be announced later this year, pending agreement between the Malaysian and Singaporean governments, says Anthony Loke.

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When the paper chase is a cherished gift for the dearly departed

JOHOR BARU: Pianos, bicycles and fishing rods are among the items on the long list of paper replicas Shieh Siow Leong has painstakingly handcrafted, helping families keep the memories of their departed loved ones alive.

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Development and neglect claim 20,000ha of padi farms

PEKAN: More than 20,000ha of padi farms have been overtaken by development across the ­country so far, the Agriculture and Food Security Minister revealed.