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Archery

Veteran Juwaidi sees a silver lining

BANGKOK: National compound archer Juwaidi Mazuki walked off the arena without any regret, only quiet acceptance and respect for his young opponent.

Nation

Abandoned vet clinic under probe

PETALING JAYA: The Selangor Veterinary Services Department (DVS) is investigating the deaths of neglected animals at an ­abandoned veterinary clinic in Damansara Damai here.

Squash

Four in the bag, and Sanjay hopes for payback

BANGKOK: The national squash squad have completed a clean sweep of four gold medals at the Thailand SEA Games, but for top seed Sanjay Jeeva, revenge is very much on his mind.

Nation

No honeymoon period, new ministers told

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has told the new ministers that there will be no honeymoon period and that they will have to hit the ground running.

Nation

Toll freeze for 10 highways

PETALING JAYA: The government will bear financial implications exceeding RM500mil next year due to the toll freeze at 10 major highways, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi (pic).

Nation

Tribunal to bolster gig workers’ rights

PUTRAJAYA: The setting up of the Gig Consultative Council and Gig Workers Tribunal are among the priorities for empowering the country's employment ecosystem within the next two years, says Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.

Nation

Native crafts boom thanks to Mak Intan

KUALA LUMPUR: What began as a deep appreciation for the Orang Asli handicraft heritage has grown into an internationally recognised enterprise for Hanim Apeng, better known as Mak Intan.

Nation

Bigger funds for MSMEs

PUTRAJAYA: The bumiputra financing fund under the National Entrepreneurial Group Economic Fund (Tekun) will increase from RM300mil this year to RM500mil in 2026, says Steven Sim.

Corporate News

Advancecon bags RM19mil industrial deal

Advancecon Holdings Bhd has received a letter of award from Damai Jaya Realty Sdn Bhd for the execution of earthworks, soil treatment, and ancillary site works for a proposed industrial development in Mukim Ijok, Selangor, worth RM19.33mil.

Corporate News

Binasat lands RM52mil govt project

Binasat Communications Bhd has accepted a contract from Lembaga Dius Api for managed and secure Internet service featuring software-defined wide area network for the headquarters, collection offices and navigation system.

Commodities

Record high for gold on the cards

Gold is closing in on another record after a historic run that has reshaped how investors think about the metal.

Corporate News

BP appoints Meg O’Neill as CEO after Auchincloss’ abrupt exit

Oil and gas major BP has appointed Meg O'Neill, the head of Australia's Woodside Energy, as its chief executive officer (CEO) effective April 1 after an abrupt exit by Murray Auchincloss.

Community Sports

Selangor cycling event in Cyberjaya draws 1,000

Selangor International Ride (SIR) at Cyber Valley, Cyber­jaya, Selangor, attracted 1,000 local and international cyclists from countries such as Singapore, Germany and Brazil.

Hockey

Four golds beckon in hockey

CHONBURI: Malaysia can look forward to four more gold medals in hockey – all four teams have made it to the finals.

Corporate News

Yinson acquires wind farm in New Zealand

Yinson Renewables has acquired the rights to the 94.6MW Mt Cass Wind Farm in Canterbury, New Zealand, from MainPower New Zealand Ltd.

Nation

Police expertise will further strengthen border control, says DG

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) needs police expertise to curb various issues at the country's entry points, especially contraband smuggling, says Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain (pic).

Corporate News

OCK’s Selangor deal to lock in recurring income 

OCK Group Bhd's recent strategic collaboration with the Selangor state government-owned digital infrastructure company, Smartsel Sdn Bhd, is set to ensure recurring income for the group.

Corporate News

I-Bhd’s first AI experience centre opens at i-City

I-Bhd has announced the opening of the AI World Experience Centre at i-City Sales Gallery, touted as a large-scale immersive showcase of artificial intelligence (AI) and humanoid robotics.

Property

Stable growth in 2026 for property sector, REITs

The local property and real estate investment trust (REIT) sectors head into 2026 on stabilising fundamentals with ample earnings visibility and supportive policy, analysts say.

Economy

Tourism, policy support to boost consumer sector

The consumer sector is poised to benefit from a convergence of tourism momentum and domestic policy support as spending patterns adjusted ahead of a busier travel calendar.