Football

Soccer-Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament

June 9 (Reuters) - ⁠Iran's football ⁠federation (FFIRI) said on Tuesday ‌that its ticket allocation for the World Cup ​has been pulled ⁠just days ⁠before football's global showpiece ⁠kicks ‌off, leaving supporters ⁠who had already made travel ​plans ‌unable to attend their ⁠team's ​matches.

Banking

Indonesia raises rates in surprise move to prop up sinking rupiah

JAKARTA: Indonesia's central bank raised interest rates by 25 basis points on Tuesday in an unexpected off-cycle rate hike, taking the benchmark rate to 5.50% as it moves to stabilise the rupiah, which has hit a series of record lows.

Technology

AI saves clinicians time but most lack training, survey finds

June 9 (Reuters) - AI is ⁠saving clinicians time, but the majority of healthcare professionals say training ⁠in the technology is inadequate, inconsistent or unavailable, a global ‌survey by Philips showed on Tuesday.

Nation

Human skull found in fishing net in Sedili waters

KOTA TINGGI: A skull belonging to a man was found stuck in a fishing net at 113 nautical miles (209.27km) of Tanjung Sedili waters near here.

Nation

Drive safely, responsibly and you could get up to 10% extra insurance discount, says Loke

KUALA LUMPUR: Motorists with good driving records could soon enjoy an additional insurance premium discount of up to 10% under a new government initiative aimed at rewarding safe and responsible road users.

Nation

Thunderstorm warning for 10 states, Putrajaya until 6pm

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for 10 states and Putrajaya, with heavy rain and strong winds expected until 6pm on Tuesday (June 9)

Pakistan

What’s eating Pakistan’s mangoes?

ISLAMABAD: Fruit sellers at roadsides and bazaars are bracing for Pakistan's yearly mango madness. Their baskets are filled with the early Sindhri crop for now as they wait for the Punjab Langra and Dusehri, soon to be followed by the Chaunsa and Anwar Ratol.

Auto

Exports help BYD to win back sales crown

BYD reclaimed China's monthly auto sales crown in May, overtaking SAIC Motor for the first time in five months, as robust overseas demand and strong performance from its premium brands helped offset persistent pressure in the domestic market.

Entertainment

French star Patrick Bruel held by police on sexual assault allegations

Bruel, facing sexual assault allegations from multiple women, was taken into police custody on Monday, as two new rape complaints were filed against him.

AseanPlus News

Temporary facilities completed in Mongolia ahead of UN COP17 conference

ULAANBAATAR: Preparations for the 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (COP17) have reached a major milestone as Ulaanbaatar completes the construction of 12 temporary venue facilities.

Nation

July 8 court date for Azam Baki's defamation suit against Albert Tei

KUALA LUMPUR: The Shah Alam High Court has fixed July 8 for case management in a defamation lawsuit filed by former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki against businessman Albert Tei.

Business

EPF, PNB and KWAP to allocate capital to support MY Value Up principles

KUALA LUMPUR: Government-linked investment companies (GLICs), namely the Employees Provident Fund, Permodalan Nasional Bhd and Retirement Fund Incorporated (KWAP), will allocate a portion of their capital to support companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to value creation and the adoption of 'MY Value Up' principles.

Nepal

Everest survivor out of intensive care, as probe calls grow

KATHMANDU: A Nepali mountaineer who spent six days dragging himself off Mount Everest after being abandoned has been moved out of intensive care as he slowly recovers, his family said Tuesday (June 9).

Cybersecurity

Sri Lanka emerging as a new base for Asia’s scam networks

The crackdown on scam compounds in Cambodia is leading some gangs to relocate to beach resorts and office buildings in Sri Lanka, in what may be the next phase of one of the world's fastest-growing criminal industries.

Arts

Valentine Willie, pioneering gallerist and champion of South-East Asian art, dies aged 71

Valentine Willie championed emerging and established artists alike, positioning Malaysian art within a broader regional context

Nation

GLICs to allocate capital to companies adhering to MY Value Up principles, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Government-Linked Investment Companies (GLICs) will allocate a portion of their capital to support companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to value creation and the adoption of MY Value Up principles.

AseanPlus News

Australia's Queensland charges 16 in methamphetamine trafficking investigation

SYDNEY: Police in the Australian state of Queensland have arrested 16 people following a four-month investigation into methamphetamine trafficking in Brisbane.

Nation

Property developers must prioritise ecology over land clearing, urges Nga

PETALING JAYA: Property developers are urged to put ecology ahead of land clearing in future projects before construction begins, to align with Malaysia's sustainable urbanisation push, says Nga Kor Ming.

Technology

India’s TCS chair says AI agents may equal headcount, dampen hiring

BENGALURU, June 9 (Reuters) - India's largest software ⁠services exporter Tata Consultancy Services expects IT companies to slow down hiring, as the ⁠company moves towards having an equal number of employees and AI agents in its ‌workforce, Chairman N Chandrasekaran said at the company's annual general meeting on Tuesday. 

Sabah & Sarawak

Consumer group urges stronger safeguards for local businesses

KOTA KINABALU: The National Consumer Foundation Malaysia (YPNM) Sabah Chapter has called on the Federal Government to strengthen protections for local businesses, warning that many are struggling to compete with large foreign companies.