Corporate News

Duopharma says data files extracted in cyber incident

PETALING JAYA: Duopharma Biotech Bhd said a set of data files, allegedly including personal data, was extracted following an unauthorised attempt to access its information technology infrastructure.

World

After election triumph, German far-right seeks allies to form state government

MAGDEBURG, Germany, Sept 11 (Reuters) - After its ⁠triumph in Sunday's state election in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany's far-right AfD needs to attract defectors from other parties or reach ⁠an agreement with the small far-left BSW party that is setting difficult conditions in return for its support.

AseanPlus News

In Gyirong Port, small items speak of the human cost of the China-Nepal disaster

In the ruins of a bustling border crossing, the search goes on for signs of the lives that were swept away on that devastating day

Football

Soccer-Hull fined over offensive chanting

Sept 11 (Reuters) - Hull ⁠City have been fined £30,000 ($40,512) by the ⁠Football Association over discriminatory chanting during ‌their FA Cup defeat by Chelsea in February, the governing body said on Friday.

Fashion

Men’s trouser lengths are all over the place – what does fashion say?

Men's trouser lengths have become a matter of personal style, with everything from cropped hems to full breaks now sharing the fashion spotlight.

Nation

After Sabah, PM departs for New Delhi to attend BRICS Summit

KUALA LUMPUR: After concluding his working visit to Sabah on Friday (Sept 11), Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim departed for New Delhi to attend the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit.

Forex

Ringgit ends firmer against most currencies, down versus US dollar

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit appreciated against most major and regional currencies on Friday, although it declined against the US dollar.

Football

Soccer-Home clubs to get bill for increased policing costs at high-risk matches, German FA says

BERLIN, Sept 11 (Reuters) - The ⁠German Football Association (DFB) said on Friday that it would ⁠pass on increased policing costs for high-risk matches ‌to home clubs, adding that it still opposed charging fees for policing.

Cricket

Cricket-Growth of cricket in US a 'slow-burn', says Ponting

Sept 11 (Reuters) - Ricky ⁠Ponting said the growth of cricket in the United States has not ⁠been as fast as he expected, but he still sees potential with ‌the U.S. national team becoming more competitive, and the sport set to feature in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

AseanPlus News

Kazakhstan aims to become education hub, but experts say jobs must match skills

Experts on panel at SCMP's China Conference: Central Asia 2026 say collaboration with Hong Kong and mainland universities is in the pipeline

Nation

MACC seeks public help to locate man in connection with KL court trial

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is seeking a 48-year-old man to assist in a trial at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court.

Corporate News

Citaglobal bags RM82.1mil residential college contract

KUALA LUMPUR: Citaglobal Bhd has secured an RM82.12mil contract to design and build a new residential college at the Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Bahasa Melayu in Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur.

World

Mexico, Washington sprint toward bilateral trade deal before US elections

MEXICO CITY/WASHINGTON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - ⁠Mexico and the United States are racing to reach a bilateral trade deal before the U.S. midterm elections in less than eight weeks, according to six sources in both countries familiar with the talks, ⁠an effort made more urgent by the collapse of Canadian negotiations with Washington.

AseanPlus News

Hong Kong celebrity Jeffrey Ngai splashes out on US$16,000 rental home

The singer and actor recently moved into a Mid-Levels duplex near his friend, singer Tyson Yoshi, market sources say

Nation

Haze: Serian hits very unhealthy API again, Pasir Gudang drops to moderate as of 6pm

KUALA LUMPUR: Serian in Sarawak once again recorded very unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings due to the haze as of 6pm on Friday (Sept 11)

Nation

Jalan Magazine to close Sept 14-Oct 5 for Mutiara Line LRT project

GEORGE TOWN: Jalan Magazine here will close for 21 days from Sept 14 to facilitate road widening and utility relocation works for the Mutiara Line LRT project.

Nation

Asean-US to step up early detection, genomic surveillance for health security, says Dr Dzul

KUALA LUMPUR: Asean and the United States (US) will strengthen cooperation in early detection, genomic surveillance, big data analytics and One Health approaches to enhance regional health security, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Nation

Asean, Japan to share solutions in ageing, universal health coverage, says Dr Dzul

KUALA LUMPUR: Asean and Japan can leverage each other's strengths to share practical solutions for healthy ageing and advance sustainable universal health coverage for all, says Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad.

World

Uganda holding last-ditch talks over king's succession to allow him to be buried

KAMPALA, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Uganda's government is racing ⁠to help resolve a bitter royal succession dispute in the Tooro Kingdom after the death of monarch Oyo Nyimba aged 34, so ⁠he can be buried on Saturday, a spokesperson for the kingdom said on Friday. 

Corporate News

PTT Synergy to acquire Penang land for RM62.53mil

PETALING JAYA: PTT Synergy Group Bhd is acquiring a 3.925-hectares freehold land in Seberang Perai Selatan, Penang, for RM62.53mil to support its future development and business expansion plans.