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‘Undang’s assembly role is customary’

PETALING JAYA: The presence of the Undang, or the ruling chiefs, at the Negri Sembilan state assembly is customary rather than legally required, says a legal expert.

Badminton

Last-minute setback for Japan as Kobayashi injured

PETALING JAYA: Japan's squad continue to be hit by an injury crisis after men's doubles player Yugo Kobayashi was ruled out at the last minute from the Thomas Cup Finals, which begins today in Horsens, Denmark.

Esg

Conserving the Kawasi spring for the future of life

Implementing proper governance is crucial for protecting water sources around mining areas. The conservation of a spring in Kawasi Village, Obi District, South Halmahera Regency, North Maluku, can serve as a reference.

Sabah & Sarawak

Usno pulls out of GRS, Pandikar steps down from posts

KOTA KINABALU: Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia has pulled Parti Usno out of Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), citing irreconcilable differences with the GRS administration and its policies.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah charts bold growth plan with RM12.02bil allocation

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is going the extra mile to steer economic growth in a holistic manner with many plans and development initiatives in place.

Football

Motika pleads for patience with demanding Deer fans

PETALING JAYA: Negri Sembilan winger Jovan Motika (pic) has called for patience from their demanding supporters, insisting the team are still a work in progress.

Esg

When EV batteries die, the story isn’t over

For the last decade, the global conversation around electric vehicles (EVs) has focused almost entirely on adoption.

China

Inflation slips under the sheets as condom prices rise

A warning of higher condom prices by the world's top maker has gone viral in China with the hashtag "condom prices rising" garnering more than 60 million views on Chinese social media and stoking talk of stockpiling.

Nation

RM18.3mil in assets seized by graftbusters in NGO fund probe

KUALA LUMPUR: Graftbusters have seized immovable assets worth more than RM18.3mil to assist in investigations into the alleged misappropriation of funds by a non-governmental organisation.

Nation

Lawyer fined and jailed 14 days for drink driving

KUALA LUMPUR: A lawyer has been sent to jail for 14 days after the High Court revised his sentence in a drink-driving case. 

Football

Junior Tigers in avengers’ mood for Vietnam showdown

PETALING JAYA: Vengeance will be the name of the game as Malaysia's Under-16 football team square off against Vietnam in the AFF Under-17 Championship final in Sidoarjo, Indonesia, today.

Esg

Iran crisis accelerates Malaysia’s energy transition, ESG imperative

The situation unfolding in the Strait of Hormuz over the past six weeks is sobering. Tankers idling, supply chains strained and energy markets in turmoil. The ongoing conflict has triggered what many analysts are calling the biggest global energy shock since the 1970s, cutting off around 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply.

Nation

Rogue cops get the boot

GEORGE TOWN: Disciplinary action was taken against 1,429 police personnel last year, including 134 sackings for corruption, extortion, causing injury, and drug-related crimes, says the Deputy Inspector-General of Police.

Nation

JPJ: P_P plate series sees surge in online bids

PUTRAJAYA: The special "P_P" vehicle registration number series, bid via the online JPJeBid system, has continued to receive an overwhelmingly enthusiastic response since it opened on Monday.

South Korea

Privacy breach lands matchmaker hefty fine

The country's data protection agency said it has fined a matchmaking service over the leak of its members' sensitive personal information, including their weight, blood type and whether they were previously married.

Food News

Strawberries, tea for a delightful afternoon repast

THERE is something about strawberries that suit afternoon tea.

Japan

Cleaning up a soiled reputation

Billions of dirty diapers end up ­buried or burned every year in the country, more from seniors than babies. But a recycling breakthrough has given them a new lease of life, one hot mess at a time.

Nation

Retail co-ops to serve as buffer against impact of Middle East conflict

PUTRAJAYA: Over 2,600 cooperative retail stores nationwide will be "activated" to shield Malaysians from the impact of the rising cost of living triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Nation

RSS Malawali to bolster Sabah border security

KUDAT: A new remote sensor site (RSS) on Pulau Malawali will enhance surveillance across northern Sabah, giving authorities a powerful new tool to detect and deter intrusions, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (pic).

Nation

Mat Sabu: Vietnam ties key to securing food supply

KUALA LUMPUR: Close Malaysia-Vietnam ties are vital to ensure the country's food supply remains stable amid global shortages triggered by the Middle East conflict, says Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu (pic).