Other Sports

Ridzwan’s the one for futsal team to count on

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia futsal team player Mohd Ridzwan Bakri knows winning a medal at the Thailand SEA Games will be a major challenge, but he believes Malaysia can finally end their eight-year wait for a podium finish.

Letters

Why Malaysia’s first homegrown EV matters

FROM DR SYED ALWEE ALSAGOFF Fellow, National Council of Professors Kajang

Football

Take a chance on the other Abba

PETALING JAYA: Eight years ago in Kuala Lumpur, national Under-23 defensive midfielder Ahmad Haziq Kutty Abba sat in the stands at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil, watching the Harimau Muda take on Thailand in the 2017 SEA Games football final.

Letters

Streamline approvals to bring in mega stars 

FROM LAWRENCE CHIEW KAI HENG MCA Tourism Bureau chairman

Squash

Sangari finds Hania too hot to handle again, but q-final finish in Hong Kong a positive

PETALING JAYA: National squash player S. Sivasangari closed out her year with a quarter-final finish in the Hong Kong Open.

Economy

Data centres in Vietnam are transforming nation into high tech era

The data centre market in Vietnam is in the midst of explosive growth, evolving from a mere technical infrastructure to becoming a coveted high-tech real estate asset that attracts global investors, say experts.

Economy

Indonesia to maintain 5% growth to 2027

Indonesia's economy is expected to grow at a rate of 5% this year and next, supported by resilient domestic demand, improving financial conditions and a moderately expansionary fiscal stance, according to the latest assessment from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

Insight

HSBC chair is one of the toughest jobs – Fancy it?

HSBC Holdings Plc's hunt for a new chair is over – for a few years, at least.

Economy

‘Snow break’ reshaping domestic travel business

As temperatures plunge across northern parts of China, consumer sentiment is heating up, as a newly introduced "snow break" is swiftly reshaping travel and local spending patterns.

Economy

Thailand updates liquor production laws

Pornchai Thiraveja, director-general of the Excise Department, revealed that the Cabinet has approved the revised 2025 Liquor Production Act, aiming to align the licensing criteria for liquor production with current industry needs.

Nation

30,000 receive welfare assistance from Melaka govt

MELAKA: About 30,000 locals have received assistance under state welfare initiatives, reflecting the Melaka government's push to strengthen social support amid Malaysia's shift towards an ageing population, says Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh (pic).

Corporate News

Haily wins RM43mil housing job

Haily Group Bhd has secured a RM42.85mil construction contract to build 187 double-storey terrace houses and a Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) substation in Bandar Putra, Senai, Johor.

Corporate News

Mulpha International CEO retires

Mulpha International Bhd's chief executive officer (CEO) Gregory David Shaw has announced his retirement, with effect from Dec 5.

Corporate News

Pharmaniaga buys RM26mil Sabah property

Pharmaniaga Bhd is acquiring a single storey factory with a two-storey office within the Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park in Sabah from Yang Guang Furniture (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd, for RM26mil.

Energy

India’s clean energy firms seek better weather data

India's clean-energy producers have flagged the lack of effective weather forecasting models in the country, as the power regulator proposes stricter rules on how closely developers must adhere to their grid supply commitments.

On Your Side

Respecting rights of the elderly

NEXT Wednesday, the world observes Human Rights Day, a reminder of the ongoing importance of equality, justice and dignity for all people worldwide.

Indonesia

Mining firms face action as deforestation blamed for floods

The nation will revoke mining permits if companies are found to have violated rules on flood-ravaged Sumatra island, the Energy Minister said as questions intensified about the role of deforestation in worsening the deadly disaster.

Metro News

Festive splendour lights up season

Aman Central, the leading shopping destination in northern Malaysia, is welcoming the festive season with its "Euphoria Christmas" celebration. Located in the heart of Alor Setar, Kedah, the mall's celebration is a dazzling display of holiday splendour, marking 10 years of growth, innovation and excellence.

China

Macron pushes Xi on ceasefire, ties

French President Emmanuel Macron appealed to Xi Jinping to help end the war in Ukraine and to tackle trade deficits as the two leaders met in Beijing.

Economy

GDP likely to grow 4.6% next year

Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to expand by 4.6% in 2026, supported by improving external demand despite a slight moderation in domestic activity, says CGS International (CGSI) Research.