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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.

Nation

Finding joy in simpler celebrations

PETALING JAYA: As rising costs reshape festive habits, some celebrants are placing greater emphasis on quality food and family time rather than lavish decorations.

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.

Metro News

Liverpool seek lift-off

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

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.

Star Biz7

Big Tech’s mammoth AI spend

Four of the biggest US technology companies together have forecast capital expenditures that will reach about US$650bil in 2026 – a mind-boggling tide of cash earmarked for new data centres and the long list of equipment needed to make them tick, including artificial intelligence (AI) chips, networking cables and backup generators.

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.

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.

Star Biz7

Indonesian hiccup or structural concern?

Despite the recent sharp decline, the outlook for Indonesian equities still leans towards recovery rather than long-term damage, with policy support, earnings growth and structural reforms expected to reassert themselves once near-term volatility fades.

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

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.

Sports Box

Fast and furious action in January – and the whole year

JANUARY came and went in a flash – not quite as fast as Jamaican Usain Bolt but close enough to make you realise you hardly had time to blink.

Nation

Long wait for a lifeline

PETALING JAYA: Kevin Hng is a retired accounts clerk but for the last few years, his retirement has been all about waiting for a call that has yet to come.

Short Position

Credibility is Malaysia’s 2026 test

The ringgit has strengthened about 17% since early 2024, foreign investors poured US$6.5bil into local currency bonds in 2025, and the benchmark equity index is up 12% year-on-year, hitting levels last seen in 2018.

Squash

Path clear for Sivasangari to reach quarters in Chicago

PETALING JAYA: The road is clear for national squash player S. Sivasangari (pic) to reach the quarter-finals of the Windy City Open after pulling off a superb opening round victory in Chicago.

Motorsport

Keep the motor running

PETALING JAYA: Former MotoGP rider Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah and Qabil Irfan Azlan won the top honours at the 2025 Aeon Credit Motorsports Association of Malaysia (MAM) Awards Night in Bukit Kiara on Thursday.

Insight

New drivers steering China equities

Despite the strong recovery in both onshore and offshore China equities over the past two years, investors have largely remained underweight, unconvinced that the stock market rally is sustainable.

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.