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Hockey

Carolan focuses on MHL as he seeks fresh faces for Speedy Tigers   

PETALING JAYA: New national hockey team head coach Brendon Carolan has the perfect opportunity to scout for fresh faces when the Malaysian Hockey League (MHL) starts next week.

Nation

Yusuf Bahrin and Zizi Kirana’s divorce confirmed

ACTOR Yusuf Bahrin, 34, has said that he is unaware of the reasons behind singer Zizi Kirana's decision to file for divorce, reported by Sinar Harian.

Nation

Targets must be met even with WFH

SHAH ALAM: Department heads must ensure that employees working from home (WFH) adhere to prescribed rules and procedures and meet the set key performance indicators (KPIs), says the Chief Secretary to the Government.

Squash

Joachim treads with caution as he steps closer to world meet

PETALING JAYA: National squash player Joachim Chuah is keeping cool as he is just one step away from qualifying for his maiden World Championship appearance.

Singapore

City-state to give targeted household aid

THE city-state will enhance household support measures and roll out targeted aid for hard-hit sectors as part of steps to cushion the impact of the Middle East conflict on its import-dependent energy system.

Nation

A distant conflict rocks Asean

WHEN the United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes on Iran on Feb 28, the immediate headlines focused on missiles and geopolitics.

Badminton

Rexy: Don’t hide behind your elite teammates

PETALING JAYA: Relying on a small group can come back to bite and that is something Rexy Mainaky wants to avoid.

Insight

Time to wean off protectionism

The recent kerfuffle surrounding BYD's investment in Tanjung Malim has elicited different opinions on the auto industry in Malaysia.

Badminton

National body will assess Zii Jia’s form before naming Thomas Cup squad

PETALING JAYA: There is no way Malaysia will bring an injured player to the Thomas Cup Finals.

Short Position

Impact assessment timely for construction sector

The Public Works Ministry recently said that it would undertake an impact assessment on rising construction costs, following news that geopolitical tensions in West Asia were causing energy prices to rise while disrupting supply chains.

Nation

Drawing the line on crash content

KUALA LUMPUR: Immediate discussions are needed between the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) and the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) to identify appropriate ethical guidelines for reporting and broadcasting videos related to accidents or tragedies, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

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.

Nation

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.

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.

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.

Nation

PM: Holistic education key

KUANTAN: Holistic education, combined with strong moral grounding and human values, is a crucial foundation to shaping the country's future generation, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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.