Auto

Total vehicles sold in 2025 surprises on the upside

The total industry volume (TIV) for the Malaysian automotive market last year grew a further 0.5% over 2024 to 820,752 vehicles, which is another record high for the local automotive market.

Corporate News

Sarawak Oil Palms eyes higher dividends amid strong earnings

Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd is targeting higher dividend payouts once its net cash position exceeds RM1.5bil following strong earnings, according to RHB Research.

Corporate News

CGC strengthens board with two independent director appointments

Credit Guarantee Corp Malaysia Bhd (CGC) has appointed Zaida Khalida Shaari and Rohan Krishnalingam as its new independent non-executive directors, effective Jan 1 and Jan 20, 2026, respectively.

Corporate News

AAX transforms into major regional airline

AirAsia X Bhd's (AAX) acquisition of Capital A Bhd's aviation business has transformed AAX from a niche medium to long-haul operator into one of South-East Asia's largest airline groups, with shareholdings in seven airlines across five countries and a combined fleet of 250 aircraft.

Football

Soccer-Jesus in dreamland after double in Arsenal's win at San Siro

MILAN, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Gabriel Jesus ‌said it was a dream to score at the San Siro as he ‌marked his first start in this season's Champions League by netting twice in ‌Arsenal's 3-1 win at Inter Milan on Tuesday.

World

2nd LD Writethru: Two train accidents in northeastern Spain kill one, injure at least 20

BARCELONA, Spain, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) -- Two separate trains derailed in Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia on Tuesday, killing one driver and injuring at least 20 people, five of them seriously, local media reported.

Football

Soccer-Last gasp goal keeps alive Ajax’s Champions League hopes

VILLARREAL, Spain, Jan ‌20 (Reuters) - Substitute Oliver Edvardsen scored ‌in the last minute to give Ajax ‌Amsterdam a dramatic 2-1 away victory over Villarreal that keeps alive their hopes of progress in ‍the Champions League.

Football

Soccer-Olympiacos power past Leverkusen 2-0 to keep alive qualifying hopes

ΑTHENS, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Olympiacos ‌Piraeus stunned visitors Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 in the ‌Champions League on Tuesday to improve their slim chances of ‌making the playoff spots on next week's final matchday of the league phase.

Football

Ten-man Copenhagen secure draw against Napoli with Larsson goal

COPENHAGEN, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Substitute Jordan ‌Larsson's late equaliser gave 10-man FC Copenhagen a hard-earned 1–1 draw against Napoli ‌in Tuesday's Champions League clash.

Football

Soccer-PSG falter as Suarez leads Sporting to victory

LISBON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Holders Paris St Germain ‌slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Portuguese side Sporting on Tuesday, jeopardising their bid to qualify directly ‌for the Champions League last 16 after Luis Suarez struck twice, netting the winner in the ‌final minute.

Football

Soccer-Mbappe and Vinicius shine as Real Madrid thrash Monaco 6-1

MADRID, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Kylian Mbappe struck twice ‌and Vinicius Jr scored a spectacular solo goal and provided two assists as Real Madrid cruised to a 6-1 victory over Monaco at the ‌Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday in the Champions League.

World

1st LD: Two separate trains derail in Spain, killing one, injuring at least 20

MADRID, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) -- Two separate trains derailed in Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia on Tuesday, killing one driver and injuring at least 20 people, five of them seriously, local media reported.

World

Assassin of Japan's former PM Abe sentenced to life in prison

NARA, Japan, Jan 21 (Reuters) - ‌A man accused of fatally shooting former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday, three  and ‌a half years after the incident that stunned the nation. 

Football

Soccer-Tottenham beat 10-man Dortmund to close in on last-16 spot

LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur shrugged off ‌their domestic gloom with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund that took the heat off head coach Thomas Frank and put them within ‌touching distance of the Champions League knockout stages on Tuesday.

Football

Soccer-Arsenal in seventh heaven with 3-1 win at Inter

MILAN, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Arsenal made it seven wins from ‌seven in the Champions League with a 3-1 victory over Inter Milan at the San Siro on Tuesday, where Gabriel Jesus ‌scored a first-half double and Viktor Gyokeres netted late on.

World

Urgent: Two separate trains derail in Spain, killing one, injuring at least 20

MADRID, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) -- Two separate trains derailed in the region of Catalonia on Tuesday evening, killing one of the drivers and leaving at least 20 people injured, five of them seriously, local media reported.

World

Flash: Monday train derailment near Barcelona in Spain's Catalonia region causes one death: media

Flash: Monday train derailment near Barcelona in Spain's Catalonia region causes one death: media

World

Urgent: Two separate trains derail in Spain, injuring at least 20 people: media

MADRID, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) -- Two separate train accidents occurred on suburban rail lines in the region of Catalonia on Monday evening, leaving at least 20 people injured, five of them seriously, local media reported.

World

Commuter train derails near Barcelona, 15 injured - police

BARCELONA, ‌Jan 20 (Reuters) - ‌A commuter ‌train derailed on Tuesday after ‍a containment ‍wall fell ‌on the track ‍near ​the ⁠Spanish city of Barcelona, injuring ‌15 people, ⁠emergency ‍authorities announced.

World

Chinese carmaker SAIC Motor launches new hybrid model in Israel

JERUSALEM, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese automaker SAIC Motor on Tuesday began the sales of a new hybrid model in Israel under its MG brand, Israeli car importer Lubinsky Group said in a statement.