Nation

KL cops nab four over wheelie stunts caught on video

KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic police arrested four youths over video clips allegedly showing the suspects performing dangerous motorcycle stunts on the road.

China

China says 'firmly opposed' to US blacklist of Chinese companies

BEIJING: Beijing said on Tuesday (June 9) it "firmly opposed" the US blacklisting of Chinese companies after Washington added tech giants Alibaba and Baidu to a list of firms it says are aiding the Chinese military.

STARPICKS

Why Malaysia’s OGSE sector must transform to stay relevant

MALAYSIA's oil and gas (O&G) industry, a pillar of the national economy contributing 8.6% to the gross domestic product (GDP), is reaching a defining turning point.

Corporate News

Dayang forms 50:50 JV to pursue Brunei O&G opportunities

PETALING JAYA: Dayang Enterprise Holdings Bhd (Dayang) has entered into a joint venture agreement with Brunei-based Petrokon Utama Sdn Bhd (PUSB) to pursue opportunities in Brunei's oil and gas (O&G) sector, as part of the former's strategy to expand its regional presence and strengthen its participation in maintenance, turnaround and construction activities.

Football

Soccer-Climate cost of expanded World Cup under scrutiny as emissions set to soar

MANCHESTER, England, June 9 (Reuters) - The World Cup kicks off on Thursday ⁠as a celebration of goals, drama and global fandom, but it is also expected to carry a climate cost more than double that of Qatar 2022, throwing a harsh spotlight on the environmental ⁠price of football's expanding showpiece.

Philippines

Philippines takes diplomatic action against China over floating structure in South China Sea

MANILA: The Philippines' foreign ministry has undertaken appropriate diplomatic action against China in connection with the "illegal presence" of a floating structure in a disputed atoll, the country's South China Sea task force said on Tuesday (June 9).

Starpicks

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Singapore

Singapore man who took upskirt videos while shopping with wife gets 11 weeks jail

SINGAPORE: A man who took multiple upskirt videos of four women while shopping with his wife at VivoCity shopping mall has been sentenced to 11 weeks' jail.

Nation

PAS may leave or be expelled from Perikatan after split with Bersatu, say analysts

KUALA LUMPUR: PAS may either leave or be expelled from the Perikatan Nasional coalition, after deciding to end its political cooperation with Bersatu, according to a political analyst.

Thailand

Japanese man held at Thai airport over alleged yakuza-linked call-centre scam

BANGKOK: Thai police have detained a 31-year-old Japanese national at Suvarnabhumi Airport over his alleged role in a transnational call-centre scam network linked to a yakuza organisation.

Markets

FBM KLCI extends decline, underperforms regional markets

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI closed lower for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, underperforming most regional markets despite a rebound across Asia.

Technology

UK reviewing Palantir's NHS contract amid pressure to use break clause

LONDON, June 9 (Reuters) - Britain is conducting ⁠a full review of its National Health Service contract with U.S. data analytics ⁠firm Palantir, amid growing political pressure for the government to use a break ‌clause at the end of the initial term in early 2027.

Indonesia

Man in Indonesia allegedly laced chicken satay with rat poison, killing mother-in-law

JAKARTA: A man in Indonesia's Central Java has been charged after he was found to have allegedly poisoned satay to be consumed by his mother-in-law, causing her death in May.

AseanPlus News

Opportunity London brings £22bil investment pipeline to Kuala Lumpur and the Asean region

London's capital investment partnership touches down as officials meet institutional and private investors eyeing the capital's landmark regeneration programme.

Football

Soccer-Denmark coach Riemer hails 'unity' after Eriksen's collapse in friendly

June 9 (Reuters) - ⁠Denmark coach Brian Riemer said he ⁠would remember the "beautiful unity" shown by ‌those at the stadium in Odense after midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed in a friendly ​against Ukraine at the weekend.

Europe

Can taking a trip to Spain's Benidorm ever be sustainable?

Benidorm, the concrete-clad tourist megacity on the Spanish coast aims to go green. 

Business

ASNB enhances zakat fulfilment via new zakat al-mustaghallat, khultah method

KUALA LUMPUR: Muslim unitholders of Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB) fixed-price funds can now opt for the "zakat al-mustaghallat" via "khultah" (collective) payment method.

AI

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Nation

Family of four escapes Bukit Mertajam blaze by climbing onto neighbour's roof

BUKIT MERTAJAM: A family of four escaped unharmed by climbing onto the roof of a neighbouring house after a fire broke out at their double-storey terrace house in Taman Bukit Minyak here on Tuesday (June 9).

Nation

Police receive 18 reports after alleged reckless driver damages vehicles

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Police have received 18 reports of vehicle damage caused by a four-wheel drive vehicle (4WD) that was allegedly driven recklessly on the North-South Expressway here yesterday.