Nation

Engagement sessions on separating AG-Public Prosecutor roles with NGOs completed, says Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR: Engagement sessions with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) regarding the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026 on separating the roles of the Attorney-General and Public Prosecutor have been completed.

Nation

More than 1,300 jobs up for grabs at Southern University College fair

JOHOR BARU: More than 1,300 job opportunities are up for grabs at a three-day job fair at Southern University College here, says state executive councillor Aznan Tamin.

Nation

Papagomo files appeal against sedition conviction

KUALA LUMPUR: Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, also known as Papagomo, has filed a notice of appeal against a Sessions Court ruling that fined him RM4,000 for posting seditious content targeting the King, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim.

Internet

Streaming channel for pets launched in China

Cats and dogs can now fill the hours their owners are at work with a dedicated all-day streaming channel for pets launched by Chinese tech giant Tencent.

Entertainment

Sources confirm Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding date, venue

They are slated to celebrate tying the knot on Saturday, June 13 — halfway until Swift's birthday and a nod to Swift's lucky number, but also in line with 'Travis' offseason rhythm,' sources told Us Weekly.

Letters

Diesel price hike: Stop shifting the burden onto the people under the guise of reform

THE recent surge in diesel prices and subsidy adjustments have triggered a chain reaction that will ripple across the economy As this is not an isolated increase, the Government must stop downplaying the impact and misleading the public with chest-thumping narratives.

Thailand

From full houses to five customers a day: How the Iran conflict has hollowed out Bangkok tourism

BANGKOK: Retail assistants sat idly on stools outside their stores, scrolling on their mobile phones, while hotel receptions fell silent, with barely any guests checking in.

Nation

Driver of car that crashed into two motorcycles pleads not guilty

KUALA LUMPUR: The driver of a car that crashed into two motorcycles here has pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate's Court to two charges of reckless and dangerous driving.

Economy

Matrade aims to boost Malaysia-Uzbekistan trade, taps Central Asia as strategic gateway

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia External Trade Development Corp (MATRADE) is stepping up efforts to strengthen bilateral trade between Malaysia and Uzbekistan, positioning the Central Asian nation as a strategic gateway to the broader regional market.

Badminton

Zii jia indicates ABM return on Saturday, says Chong Wei

PETALING JAYA: Professional men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia may join the national squad for a training camp ahead of the Thomas Cup Finals from April 24-May 3 in Horsens, Denmark.

Badminton

Chong Wei: We will not include Zii Jia if he's injured

PETALING JAYA: Independent men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia may miss the Thomas Cup Finals in Horsens, Denmark, from April 24-May 3 if he does not fully recover from his injury.

World

Forget democracy, Burkina Faso military leader Traore says

DAKAR, April ⁠3 (Reuters) - Burkina Faso's military leader, who seized power in a coup ⁠in September 2022, told journalists that "people need to forget about ‌democracy" and that "democracy kills", the latest sign he aims to rule for the long term. 

World

Italy’s Uffizi hit by cyberattack, jewels moved to Bank of Italy, Corriere reports

ROME, April 3 (Reuters) - Florence's Uffizi ⁠Galleries were hit by a serious cyberattack earlier in the year that prompted ⁠emergency measures including the transfer of valuable jewels to the Bank of ‌Italy, Corriere della Sera reported on Friday.

World

Australians cancel Easter travel as worries mount over fuel crisis

(Corrects spelling in third paragraph to Ucak, ⁠not Ulcak)

World

Russia conducting rolling aerial attack on Ukraine, Kyiv says

KYIV, April 3 (Reuters) - Russia ⁠is conducting a rolling aerial attack on Ukraine since Thursday ⁠evening, Ukraine's air force said on Friday, adding that a ‌large number of enemy drones were in Ukrainian airspace.

Aviation

Price hikes, outlook cuts - What airlines are doing as fuel costs surge

A surge in jet fuel prices driven by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has upended the global aviation industry, forcing airlines to raise fares and revise financial outlooks.

AseanPlus News

Bhutan bets on mega farms to boost food security, create jobs

THIMPHU: The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) is investing in large commercial projects such as Chirub Farms and the Yarjugang Open-Air Prison (OAP) Farm to reduce food imports and keep up with rapid urbanisation.

Brunei

Brunei Year 7 students attend nationhood briefing

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: A total of 169 Year 7 students from Sultan Sharif Ali Secondary School, Salambigar, attended the national briefing programme 'Our Monarch, Appreciating the National Flag and Anthem of Brunei Darussalam' on Wednesday (April 1).

Entertainment

Jay-Z says he felt ‘uncontrollable anger’ amid rape lawsuit: ‘The darkest moment’

The rap giant and Roc Nation billionaire spoke candidly about the fallout and emotional toll of the accusations in a lengthy — and rare — conversation with GQ magazine.

Markets

China stocks decline for third straight week on Mideast jitters

SHANGHAI: China stocks slipped on Friday, decliningfor the third straight week, as uncertainties in the Middle East reinforced a risk-averse mood ahead of a local holiday. Hong Kong market was closed for the Easter holiday.