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RM275.33mil for new Sibu prison, can take in 1,000

A new prison in Sibu, Sarawak, will be built to replace the existing facility, Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said.

Metro News

Mighty horses reign at malls

CHINESE New Year decorations have returned to malls across Klang Valley, filling atria and concourses with lanterns, sculptural centrepieces and seasonal motifs.

Nation

For Sakinah, distance makes marriage stronger

ACTRESS Sharifah Sakinah says being in a long-distance marriage presents challenges but has ultimately strengthened their relationship, Kosmo! reported.

Cambodia

Historical evidence sought from France on border row

PRIME Minis­ter Hun Manet has asked France to provide historical documents to help resolve an enduring border dispute with Thailand that twice spilled over into armed conflict last year, Cambodia's foreign ministry said.

Japan

Nuclear power to resume soon

THE nation will switch the world's largest nuclear power plant back on next week, after a glitch with an alarm forced the suspension of its first restart since the 2011 Fukushima disaster.

Nation

RM200mil in drugs seized

KUALA LUMPUR: A series of anti-narcotics operations by Bukit Aman have led to seizures of drugs worth about RM200mil.

India

Teacher bags US$1mil prize

AN Indian teacher and activist known for creating hundreds of learning centres and painting educational murals across the walls of slums won the US$1mil (RM3.95mil) Global Teacher Prize.

Nation

Cable car works ruled out in Penang Hill bushfire

GEORGE TOWN: The 8ha bushfire along Penang island's hill range could not have been caused by existing work on the cable car project as the alignment of the cable car is at least 500m from the site of the fire.

Nation

Toll discounts, price caps for CNY

PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet has agreed to provide highway toll discounts and implement price controls on selected food items in conjunction with the Chinese New Year period, government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said.

Insight

The slow climb out of PN17

Practice Note 17, otherwise known as PN17, is part of Bursa Malaysia's Listing Requirements for the Main Market.

Star Biz7

A question of adequate coverage

The government's base medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) plan, covering hospitalisation, surgery, medicines and select critical illnesses, has faced criticism from health experts who argue that the priority should be strengthening the public healthcare sector, as around 80% of Malaysians lack medical insurance.

Why Not?

Curious tempest over temples

I USED to love the view from my house when I first moved in. There was a huge mining pond with smooth waves running over it, a soothing sight at any time of the day.

Nation

Paul Yong’s bid to review rape conviction rejected

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has dismissed a leave application by former Tronoh assemblyman Paul Yong, who sought to review the Federal Court's decision that affirmed his conviction and sentence for raping his domestic helper.

Badminton

Japan defeat highlights Malaysia’s depth issues ahead of Thomas Cup

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's lack of depth in their back-up squad was exposed at the Badminton Asia Team Championships – a worrying sign ahead of the Thomas Cup Finals from April 24–May 3 in Horsens, Denmark.

Badminton

All-England test awaits world junior champs Aaron-Kang

PETALING JAYA: National men's doubles shuttlers Aaron Tai-Kang Khai Xing will get a shot to play against the world's best when they compete at the All-England next month.

Badminton

Stand up to the noise, Ee Wei advises next-gen shuttlers

PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles start Toh Ee Wei has called the next generation players to stand tall against criticism.

Nation

It’s all systems go for CNY exodus

PETALING JAYA: With hordes of Malaysians travelling home for Chinese New Year, it's all systems go for buses, trains and even planes.

Metro News

Liverpool seek lift-off

THE 4-1 win over Newcastle United last week was a huge result for Liverpool.

Nation

Open burning flares across states

JOHOR BARU: There are at least seven major open burning cases nationwide, with at least five of them in the state, says the Fire and Rescue Department.

Short Position

Tech stocks hit by fresh AI fears

Just as some calm was thought to have settled over the artificial intelligence (AI) bubble fears, following a string of reassuring third-quarter (3Q) earnings and guidance from major technology players such as Nvidia, Microsoft and Alphabet, massive selloffs erupted afresh this week.