Badminton

Aaron-Wooi Yik, Zii Jia receive ca$h from 100Plus for Olympics feat

PETALING JAYA: 100PLUS today announced that Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik will share an incentive payout of RM150,000 while Zii Jia will receive RM100,000.

Robotics

Shanghai’s robot startup wants to brew up a coffee revolution with automated kiosks

Shanghai Hi-Dolphin Robot Technology aims to cut down the costs of operating coffee shops to revive the industry, says founder Philip Han.

Entertainment

‘Sing Sing’ actor exonerated of murder after nearly 24 years in prison

A Manhattan judge vacated the 48-year-old’s wrongful conviction in the killing of retired New York City police officer Albert Ward during a robbery in 1998.

Nation

Husky abused by shuttler still seeks new home in Petaling Jaya

PETALING JAYA: The Kitster, a husky recently abused by a national shuttler, is still available for adoption, according to the Selangor Veterinary Services Department (SVSD).

Football

Soccer-Ancelotti makes no excuses after Real's shock defeat at Lille

(Reuters) - Defending champions Real Madrid failed to show the best version of themselves in a shock 1-0 Champions League defeat at Lille on Wednesday and must accept the criticism that comes their way, manager Carlo Ancelotti said.

News

Ipoh couple claims money in FD transferred out without their knowledge

IPOH: An aquarium shop owner and her husband were shocked to find out that RM23,080 from their fixed deposit accounts had been transferred out without their knowledge or consent.

Nation

Cops submit investigation papers on US Embassy protest to public prosecutor

KUALA LUMPUR: The police have submitted the investigation papers concerning a protest at the United States Embassy to the deputy public prosecutor.

Forex

Strong economic fundamentals driving ringgit's growth - Bank Negara governor

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's strong economic fundamentals are among the factors supporting the ringgit's growth, even during times of currency weakness, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Nation

Najib to know whether to enter defence in RM2.28bil 1MDB case on Oct 30

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Razak will know on Oct 30 whether he has to enter his defence or walk away a free man in the RM2.28bil 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) case.

Indonesia

Malaysia leads tourist arrivals in Indonesia for August 2024

JAKARTA: Malaysia has emerged as the leading source of tourists to Indonesia in August 2024, with 188,750 visitors, accounting for 14.09 per cent of total arrivals, according to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS).

Nation

Penang-bound flight forced to turn back due to smoke in cabin

PETALING JAYA: A Penang-bound flight operated by Firefly was forced to turn back to the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang due to smoke in the cabin.

Technology

Elon Musk and Mark Cuban agree on one thing: Dogecoin is no longer a joke

Dogecoin was quite literally meant to be a joke. Yet 11 years into its existence, a punchline is emerging that no one expected: The token has become surprisingly popular among businesses looking to accept crypto for real-world purchases.

Thailand

Thai govt to inspect all buses with compressed natural gas cylinders after tragic school bus fire

BANGKOK: The Transport Ministry has given the Department of Land Transport (DLT) two months to inspect all passenger buses equipped with compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinders to ensure that they pass fire safety standards, deputy minister Surapong Piyachote said on Wednesday (Oct 2).

Sabah & Sarawak

Victims of Inanam fire seek assistance to rebuild homes

KOTA KINABALU: Victims of the recent fire in Inanam, which claimed five lives, are appealing for assistance to rebuild their homes.

Living

At work, aim to take a 15-minute break every two hours

It's essential to reduce the amount of time we spend sitting down. But how can you do this when you have an office job?

Mobile apps

MyDigital ID cites issues like blurry photos and device errors for registration problems

MyDigital ID apologised on its website for registration difficulties, stating that a preliminary investigation indicates multiple factors, some unrelated to its platform, may have contributed to the issue.

World

Ship queue grows at US ports as dockworker strike enters third day

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Long lines of container ships queued up outside major U.S. ports on Thursday as the biggest dockworker strike in nearly half a century entered its third day preventing unloading and threatening shortages of everything from bananas to auto parts.

Metro News

Malaysia to host Rubik’s Cube Asian Championship next month

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia Cube Sports Association has won the bid to host Rubik’s Cube World Cube Association (WCA) Asian Championship this year, which is expected to attract over 1,000 contestants from some 50 countries.

South Korea

Burned-out South Korea and China youth embrace nutrient IV therapy to boost energy

SEOUL (SCMP): Office workers in South Korea and China have taken to intravenous (IV) drips to combat fatigue and restore their energy for work.

Entertainment

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi share wedding photos from Italy

She married on Bon Jovi's son in intimate ceremony back in May.