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Badminton

Dreaded Istora a good test of Justin’s mental resilience

PETALING JAYA: Istora Senayan in Jakarta is a unique venue on the badminton tour calendar, often pushing players to their limits in their quest to perform at the highest level.

Football

UM-Damansara won’t slow down after setback against Turtles

PETALING JAYA: A1 Semi-Pro club Universiti Malaya (UM)-Damansara are not selling themselves short against Terengganu despite going down 0-2 in their Malaysia Cup round of 16 first leg match on Monday.

Basketball

3x3 wheelchair basketball team’s golden dream shattered

PETALING JAYA: The national men's 3x3 wheelchair basketball squad's dream of contributing a gold medal at the Asean Para Games (APG) in Thailand was shattered after they narrowly lost 11-13 to the Philippines in the semi-finals in Korat.

Badminton

Jonassen stresses qualities that new coach must possess

PETALING JAYA: The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) are on the lookout for a new coach who not only brings experience but can also work seamlessly with the existing coaching team and players to strengthen the national squad.

Squash

Sharon hopes to inspire more women to be sports leaders after making history

PETALING JAYA: Sharon Wee has made history after being elected Melaka Squash Racquets Association's (MSRA) first woman president, bringing with her vast experience as a former national elite player.

Badminton

Tze Yong faces one more fitness test to determine return

PETALING JAYA: Men's singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong is waiting with bated breath for an upcoming fitness test that could determine his return to competitive badminton.

Insight

Asia’s growing economic power shapes global derivatives market

The Asia-Pacific region is playing an increasingly important role in the global economy and is expected to contribute around 60% of global growth in both 2025 and 2026, says the International Monetary Fund.

Badminton

Aaron-Soh’s early exit shows demanding schedule taking its toll

PETALING JAYA: The first-round exit of world No. 2 men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik at the Indonesian Masters yesterday may be a bitter pill to swallow, but it underlined the toll of a demanding competition schedule.

Other Sports

Aaliyah has no fear skiing alongside alligators in Florida

PETALING JAYA: Waterskier Aaliyah Yoong Hanifah is looking forward to spending time back home after she is done skiing alongside the gators in Florida this year.

Insight

Continuity and change from NAM to BRICS

Asean's enduring strength has never been its ability to project power, but its capacity to manage diversity through restraint, process and dialogue.

Badminton

Rehab programme for Jun Hao to ensure he returns in top condition 

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's top men's singles player Leong Jun Hao pulled out of this week's Indonesian Masters due to an internal issue, not illness.

Economy

Franc is safe haven bet in Trump’s tariff flare-up

The Swiss franc is cementing its position as the world's go-to refuge after US President Donald Trump's latest tariffs drove investors toward the safest assets and dimmed the appeal of the dollar.

Corporate News

Mercedes starts SUV production in Hungary

Mercedes-Benz Group AG has kicked off production of its fully-electric GLB compact sport utility vehicle or SUV in Hungary as the threat of further tariffs and competition from China intensifies the fight to cut costs.

Corporate News

LPI Capital upbeat on synergy with Public Bank

Analysts remain upbeat on LPI Capital Bhd's prospects, given its ambitious growth targets and sustainable dividend profile.

Other Sports

Aruwin set to be first Malaysian woman to compete in two straight Winter Olympics

PETALING JAYA: Her father Salehhuddin Ayob is the only Malaysian canoeist to have taken part at the Olympics, achieving the feat in finishing 43rd in the men's kayak singles in 1996 in Atlanta, the United States.

Corporate News

Positive response to IPO of One Gasmaster

One Gasmaster Holdings Bhd's initial public offering (IPO) has been oversubscribed by 25.24 times, ahead of its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Corporate News

Most Malaysian CEOs target growth beyond core sectors

About 84% of chief executive officers (CEOs) in Malaysia plan to expand beyond their traditional industry boundaries over the next three years, targeting adjacent and fast moving sectors, according to PwC's 29th Global CEO Survey – Malaysia.

Corporate News

BHP reports record 1H iron-ore production, flags price concessions

Australian mining giant BHP Group has accepted lower prices for some iron ore during annual contract negotiations with China, it said, as it reported record first-half production of the key steelmaking ingredient.

Economy

Brazil coffee exports hit record US$16bil

Brazilian coffee exports hit a record US$15.6bil in 2025 even though the country's total shipments of 60kg bags declined by a fifth, as higher average coffee prices offset the impact of a fall in volumes, according to exporters group Cecafe.

Banking

UK lawmakers call for AI stress tests on banks as risks mount

Britain's financial regulators should start stress-testing the risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI) because their current wait-and-see approach leaves the public and economy in danger of "serious harm," a group of lawmakers warn.