Corporate News

YTL Cement takes control of Cepco with RM103.8mil stake

KUALA LUMPUR: YTL Cement Bhd has emerged as the controlling shareholder of Concrete Engineering Products Bhd (Cepco), following an acquisition of shares worth RM103.8mil

North Korea

North Korea's Kim pets puppies, kittens at Pyongyang pet shop

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un petted puppies and kittens with his delighted daughter as they toured a new Pyongyang housing district, state media said Friday (April 3).

Arts

Weekend for the arts: Alya Hatta exhibition, 'Architecture Of Devotion' collection

A list of arts and culture events to check out in the Klang Valley this weekend and beyond

Philippines

Seven injured after part of ceiling at Manila airport collapses

MANILA: A section of the ceiling at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 1's arrival extension area collapsed in Manila on Good Friday (April 3).

Corporate News

Nextgreen secures RM50mil working capital facility from Bank Rakyat

PETALING JAYA: Nextgreen Global Bhd (NGGB) accepted a RM50mil working capital financing facility from Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd.

World

Exclusive-US upends global supply program for malaria and HIV amid warnings of gaps

NAIROBI/LONDON, April 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. is ⁠upending the way it delivers medical supplies for diseases such as HIV and malaria to lower-income countries, according to seven sources and an internal email, risking a second dislocation ⁠of life-saving services in just over a year.

Nation

Immigration Dept cripples 'Geng Ashraf' migrant smuggling syndicate, 30 detained

PETALING JAYA: The Immigration Department has crippled a migrant smuggling syndicate known as "Geng Ashraf" following a raid on a house used as a transit point in Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.

Nation

Over nine million Malaysians have saved RM2.8bil due to energy incentives

KUALA LUMPUR: About 9.2 million electricity consumers in Peninsular Malaysia have benefited from the Energy Efficiency Incentive, with total savings amounting to RM2.8bil since its introduction, aimed at easing the financial burden amid the global energy crisis.

Singapore

‘Price of everything is increasing’: Daily life in Singapore takes hit from Iran war

SINGAPORE: The impact of the Iran war has so far been relatively contained in Singapore, with no emergency measures or work-from-home orders, unlike in many countries around the world

World

Russian Su‑30 fighter crashes on training flight in Crimea, TASS reports

MOSCOW, April ⁠3 (Reuters) - A ⁠Russian Su‑30 fighter jet ‌crashed in Crimea on Friday during a scheduled ​training flight, with ⁠both crew ⁠members ejecting safely, the ⁠TASS ‌state news agency ⁠reported citing Russia's defence ministry.

World

World food price rise set to continue if Iran war lasts, FAO says

PARIS, April ⁠3 (Reuters) - World food prices climbed in March to their highest level since September last year ⁠and could rise further if the Middle East conflict that pushed up energy prices continues, ‌the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday.

China

China urges respect for Palestinian rights after Israel passes death penalty law

BEIJING: China called on Friday (April 3) for Palestinians' rights to be protected after Israel approved a bill to allow the execution of Palestinians convicted on terror charges for deadly attacks.

World

Greek PM to reshuffle cabinet amid farm fraud scandal over EU aid

ATHENS, April 3 (Reuters) - Greek ⁠Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to reshuffle ⁠his cabinet, a government official said on Friday, ‌as an investigation into alleged farm-aid fraud involving EU funds widens, reaching more senior members of the ruling centre-right party.

Economy

Anwar, AIIB president discuss sustainable development agenda

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the president and chair of the Board of Directors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Zou Jiayi, have discussed a sustainable development agenda covering the transition to green energy as well as the empowerment of digital infrastructure and advanced technology.

Vietnam

Quang Ninh launches round-the-clock medical service for tourists at Ha Long Bay

QUANG NINH: The northern province of Quang Ninh has officially deployed round-the-clock medical teams on Hạ Long Bay starting Thursday (April 2) to provide immediate first aid and handle health emergencies for tourists.

Other Sports

Chess-Nakamura criticises FIDE's anti-cheating measures at Candidates tournament

April 3 (Reuters) - U.S. grandmaster Hikaru ⁠Nakamura has criticised the International Chess Federation (FIDE) over what he described as excessive ⁠anti-cheating measures at the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus.

TV Review

'Unfamiliar' review: Slick saga mixes spycraft with family drama

Streaming thriller gets right down to business and hits the sweet spot for pacing and intrigue.

Living

Heart And Soul: The gift of early learning

Early childhood education prepares children emotionally, socially and academically for primary school.

Nation

MACC nabs two over RM1mil in bribes

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested two men, including a managing director of a company, for soliciting and accepting about RM1mil in bribes.

Corporate News

Kee Ming wins RM6.7mil data centre subcontract

KUALA LUMPUR: Kee Ming Group Bhd's wholly-owned unit Kee Ming Electrical Sdn Bhd has secured a RM6.7mil subcontract for electrical and commissioning works at a hyperscale data centre project in Elmina Business Park 1A.