Sabah & Sarawak

Outcry over Kasigui’s fate

KOTA KINABALU: A decades-old rain tree (Samanea saman) that has withstood fire, disease and past development threats is now set to be felled next week, sparking an outcry among locals.

Nation

On call 24/7 on RM92mil budget

PETALING JAYA: Rescue and humanitarian assistance remained a major part of the Fire and Rescue Department's operations, with 81,207 cases recorded nationwide last year.

Focus

Rethinking Care in a changing Malaysia

With an ageing population and evolving family dynamics, a new roadmap positions care work as both a social priority and an economic driver.

Cycling

Para cyclist Suraiya retains her sprint gold as elite riders fall short at Asian C’ships

PETALING JAYA: Para cyclist Nur Suraiya Mohd Zamri rode her way to a second gold medal at the Asian Cycling Championships in Tagaytay, the Philippines, yesterday.

It's Just Politics

Who’s on the menu in GE16?

Statistics aren't immutable. Just as a grand old coalition was ultimately decimated, a former lion of the Opposition could face a slaughter in the next polls.

On The Beat

Hari Raya is about coming together

Social media, especially the Threads platform, seems to be an ugly battlefield. But don't be fooled. Malaysians in real life remain harmonious, as the many Iftar meals and open houses show.

Focus

Why Gen-Z protests demand a new blueprint

As Gen Z movements shake the foundations of traditional politics from Indonesia, Nepal to Europe, the old pillars of representative democracy are no longer enough to hold up the world.

Focus

Thought Impact: Lee-ding with values

The media has a big role to play in empowering citizens, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.

Football

Soccer-Easy win for Belgium over US rings alarm bells for World Cup co-hosts

ATLANTA, March 28 (Reuters) - Belgium bounced back ⁠after going behind to register a runaway 5-2 win over the United States in their ⁠friendly international on Saturday in a result that will ring alarm bells for the World ‌Cup co-hosts.

Tennis

Tennis-Sabalenka beats Gauff in Miami final, completes 'Sunshine Double'

March 28 (Reuters) - Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka ⁠beat hometown favourite Coco Gauff 6-2 4-6 6-3 in the Miami Open final on Saturday ⁠to join an exclusive club by completing the coveted 'Sunshine Double'.

Cycling

Motorcycling-Aprilia Racing's Martin wins US MotoGP sprint, Bezzecchi crashes

March 28 (Reuters) - Jorge Martin won ⁠the U.S. MotoGP sprint in Austin on Saturday while Aprilia Racing ⁠teammate and championship leader Marco Bezzecchi crashed and failed to finish a sprint ‌for the second time this season.

Football

Soccer-Eight players leave England camp ahead of Japan friendly

LONDON, March 28 (Reuters) - ⁠England boss Thomas Tuchel will have no ⁠choice but to ring the changes ahead ‌of Tuesday's friendly with Japan at Wembley Stadium after eight players left the camp on Saturday with a variety ​of health issues and injury ⁠concerns. 

World

World Insights: Chinese firms eye bigger EU footprint despite policy uncertainty

BRUSSELS, March 28 (Xinhua) -- Chinese companies are planning to deepen their presence in the European Union (EU) market despite concerns over regulation and policy uncertainty, according to a report released this week at a forum in Luxembourg.

Cricket

Cricket-Kohli and Duffy star as defending champions RCB overpower Hyderabad

BENGALURU, March 28 (Reuters) - India great Virat Kohli ⁠and New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy led from the front as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru opened their ⁠2026 IPL campaign with a commanding six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.

World

Don't strike a deal with Iran's current leaders, opposition figure Pahlavi warns

GRAPEVINE, Texas, March 28 (Reuters) - Iranian ⁠opposition figure Reza Pahlavi on Saturday warned that negotiating for peace with the current leaders ⁠of Iran would only push the threat to Americans down the road, and said he would ‌once again call for Iranians to protest in the streets.

Football

Soccer-Defiant Senegal display Afcon trophy before beating Peru in friendly

PARIS, March 28 (Reuters) - Senegal defiantly displayed the ⁠Africa Cup of Nations trophy to their supporters on Saturday before going on to beat Peru 2-0 ⁠in their World Cup warm-up game at the Stade de France.

World

5 police officers killed in ambush in Philippines' Mindanao

MANILA, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Five police officers were killed Saturday night in an attack in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur province, in southern Philippines' Mindanao island, said local authorities.

World

Azerbaijan's capital sees record rainfall

BAKU, March 28 (Xinhua) -- The Azerbaijani capital of Baku and the surrounding Absheron Peninsula were hit by record-breaking rainfall on Friday, with precipitation levels exceeding seasonal averages and shattering century-old meteorological records.

Cycling

Motorcycling-Di Giannantonio breaks US Grand Prix lap record for back-to-back poles

March 28 (Reuters) - VR46 Racing's Fabio Di ⁠Giannantonio claimed pole position at the United States Grand Prix after a thrilling ⁠qualifying session at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin where the lap ‌record was broken repeatedly on Saturday.

World

All pay high price for U.S.-Israeli war against Iran: Polish PM

WARSAW, March 28 (Xinhua) -- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Saturday that all are paying a high price for the war of Israel and the United States against Iran, as well as the Russia-Ukraine conflict.