Sabah & Sarawak

Sarawak Governor conveys Good Friday, Easter greetings to Christians

KUCHING: Sarawak Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi have conveyed greetings and warm wishes to Christians in conjunction with Good Friday and Easter this weekend.

Nation

Ampang, Sri Petaling lines fully resume after power disruption

KUALA LUMPUR: Services on the Ampang/Sri Petaling Line fully resumed at 5.52pm on Thursday (April 2) following a power supply disruption between the Awan Besar and Sri Petaling stations.

AseanPlus News

Nepal charges 32 over fake helicopter rescue scam

KATHMANDU: Nepal has charged 32 people over a multi-million-dollar insurance scam involving fake helicopter rescues of trekkers, police said Thursday (April 2), a long-running racket that has cast a shadow over the country's vital tourism industry.

Myanmar

Myanmar announces temporary tax exemption on high-speed diesel to stabilise prices

YANGON: Myanmar's Ministry of Finance and Revenue has announced a temporary tax exemption on imports of high-speed diesel in a bid to stabilise and lower commodity prices. The state-owned daily The Global New Light of Myanmar reported on Thursday (April 2)

Economy

US weekly jobless claims fall as layoffs remain low

WASHINGTON: New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits fell last week amid low layoffs, suggesting labor market conditions remained calm in March, though economists have warned that a prolonged war in the Middle East posed a downside risk.

Corporate News

UEM Edgenta shareholders approve proposed SCR, paving way for delisting

KUALA LUMPUR: UEM Edgenta shareholders today approved the proposed selective capital reduction and repayment exercise (SCR), paving the way for UEM Group to increase its current 69.14 per cent stake in the asset management and infrastructure solutions company to 100 per cent.

Nation

Terengganu PERKESO rehab centre to boost recovery, re-employment

PETALING JAYA: A new Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) Rehabilitation Centre in Terengganu is set to boost rehabilitation services and help injured workers return to employment, says Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.

Brunei

Brunei to host headquarters of proposed South-East Asia Fertilizer Association

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei Darussalam is set to host the headquarters of the proposed South-East Asia Fertilizer Association (SEAFA), following a joint declaration signed by key regional industry players, according to a press release from Brunei Fertilizer Industries Sdn Bhd (BFI).

Energy

Oil leaps back towards US$110, stocks tumble as Trump vows to keep hitting Iran

LONDON: Oil prices surged and global equity and bond markets recoiled again on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump dashed hopes of a swift resolution to the Middle East war.

Singapore

Two new cases of mpox strain confirmed in Singapore; risk to public low, say authorities

SINGAPORE: Two men in Singapore have been infected with the mpox variant clade Ib but are in stable condition, the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said on April 2, adding that both were likely infected through sexual activities.

Nation

Only those travelling more than 8km allowed to WFH, says PSD

PETALING JAYA: Only civil servants who stay more than 8km away from the office will be allowed to work from home three times per week.

Corporate News

Ni Hsin in tie-up to accelerate EV deployment in Malaysia

PETALING JAYA: Ni Hsin Group Bhd, via its wholly-owned subsidiary Ni Hsin EV Tech Sdn Bhd (NHEVT) has signed a contract manufacturing agreement with MARS Greentech Sdn Bhd to accelerate the rollout of electric two-wheel mobility solutions in Malaysia and the broader South-East Asian market.

Arts

In Mumbai, an iconic Indian painting sells for record US$17.9mil

Raja Ravi Varma, born in 1848, is known for his use of European technique in the context of Indian narratives

Nation

Anwar chairs global energy crisis special meeting with MB, CMs

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has chaired a special meeting of mentris besar and chief ministers to review developments in the global energy crisis following the conflict in the Middle East.

Football

Soccer-Serie A title race back in the spotlight after turbulent week for Italian football

April 2 (Reuters) - Champions Napoli host AC ⁠Milan this Easter weekend with both sensing opportunity after leaders Inter Milan's momentum stalled, as Serie A returns ⁠from an international break that cast a dark shadow over Italian football.

Mind

Follow the Mediterranean diet for your brain's benefit 

Research is finding that eating this healthy diet could also help prevent neurodegenerative conditions like dementia.

Entertainment

HK singer Sally Yeh on why she married George Lam: 'He gives me freedom'

Yeh praises Lam for always respecting her independence and allowing her the space to enjoy the things she loves.

Indonesia

North Sumatran student dies by suicide over inability to afford school supply

MEDAN: A 16-year-old student in North Sumatra has taken his own life, allegedly after his parents were unable to afford his school supplies, marking yet another student suicide linked to economic hardship in Indonesia this year

Corporate News

Sunway eyes joint procurement after IJM takeover, says president

KUALA LUMPUR: Sunway Bhd plans to implement joint procurement in construction as part of its short-term strategy within nine months of acquiring IJM Corp Bhd.

World

Uganda police say four pupils killed in Kampala school stabbing

KAMPALA, ⁠April ⁠2 (Reuters) - Four ‌pupils were ​killed in ⁠a ⁠school stabbing ⁠in ‌Uganda's capital, ⁠Kampala, ​police ‌said ⁠on ​Thursday, ⁠adding that a ​suspect was ⁠in custody.