Badminton

No fear as youngest shuttler Zi Yu eager to make her mark at Asiad

MALAYSIA'S youngest athlete Low Zi Yu (pic) will be out to gain priceless experience when she gets her first taste of action as the women's team take on Hong Kong for a place in the quarter-finals at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games today.

Football

Assistant coach Ishak takes temporary charge of injury-hit KL 

PETALING JAYA: Kuala Lumpur's assistant coach Ishak Kunju faces a tough challenge of dealing with an injury-plagued side as he takes temporary charge for their FA Cup quarter-final first-leg clash against Brunei today.

Nation

Workers to get better protection under EIS

PETALING JAYA: Contributors under the Employment Insurance Scheme will receive enhanced benefits and protection of up to RM25,000 following amendments to the Employment Insurance System Act, says Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.

Golf

Engage your quads, keep your head down 

A hot putter can save far more than just a few strokes on the golf course.

Shooting

Age and distance not a long shot for Suryani

AGE and distance will not stop national shooter Nur Suryani Taibi (pic) from giving her best at the Asian Games.

Nation

IGP: Police family association a vital support network

MELAKA: The Police Family Association (Perkep) must continue to serve as a support network for police personnel, particularly by ensuring that the education of their children and the emotional well-being of their families remain priorities, says Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail.

Other Sports

Late blow for Malaysia as Noraizat ruled out before opener

MALAYSIA's sepak takraw team have been dealt a late blow after tekong Noraizat Nordin was ruled out of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with an injury suffered just a day before their opening match at the Paloma Mizuho Arena.

Star Biz7

Building for tomorrow

As urban populations grow, cities are entering an era of increasing uncertainty. Rapid change is placing new pressures on urban areas, making it increasingly difficult to anticipate and prepare for future disruption.

On The Beat

When men of God lose sight of God

A place in heaven is up to the Almighty, whatever name we call him by. We should not fall for people in robes who purport to speak for God.

All the pieces matter

Is AI going nuclear?

Which AI prophecies should we believe, doom or boom? This writer asks AI for answers.

Nation

Prisons Dept to issue SOP soon

KUALA LUMPUR: The Prisons Department is expected to issue standard operating procedures (SOP) for the implementation of Datuk Seri Najib Razak's house arrest in the near future, says Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar.

On The Line

An election that began with a violation

IN over three decades covering Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) congresses, I have never witnessed proceedings as unprecedented as those before Thursday's elections.

The Star Says

Relief from the heat, but use power wisely

THE hot weather has been hard enough for many Malaysians – add the haze and many of us have had little choice but to stay indoors, with air conditioners and fans running full blast for longer than usual.

Focus

English, but Malaysianised

The words may be English, but Malaysians have given some of them distinctly local meanings and uses. Malaysian English remains a key part of our everyday life – and it is evolving with the young.

Nation

Power to grant pardons within the law, says Azalina

PETALING JAYA: The constitutional power to grant pardons should not be seen as placing an individual above the law, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

Nation

Anwar flags off 20,000 at sarong run around Kuala Lumpur city centre

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Sarong Music Run 2026 attracted about 20,000 participants.

Cycling

Modern Adventure hope to climb high in LTdL debut with De Bod

PETALING JAYA: American outfit Modern Adventure Pro Cycling may be the newest addition to the 30th edition of Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) from Sept 27-Oct 4 but they have a few tricks up their sleeves.

Badminton

In tune for final dance

GOH Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie are hoping to finally get their hands on an Asian Games medal in what could be their last appearance at the continental showpiece.

Nation

STR recipients hope for more aid in Budget

PETALING JAYA: Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) recipients are hoping for higher cash aid and an expansion of food categories under Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) in the upcoming Budget 2027.

Nation

MAKING ALL-HOUR SOCIAL PROTECTION ACCESSIBLE

PETALING JAYA: The Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) has officially launched the third edition of Festival Mega iLINDUNGu, allowing workers from various sectors to opt back into the Lindung 24 Jam protection scheme.