Hockey

Olympics-Ice hockey-NHL teammates become foes with gold on the line

MILAN, ⁠Feb 21 (Reuters) - NHL alliances will be ripped apart in relentless pursuit of Olympic gold - for ⁠three periods, at least - as Canada and the United States face off in a ‌dream championship game for National Hockey League fans on Sunday.

Technology

Microsoft Gaming head Phil Spencer retires, insider Asha Sharma takes over

Feb 20 (Reuters) - Microsoft ⁠said on Friday gaming head Phil Spencer is retiring after 38 years at ⁠the software maker, in a major leadership shake-up.

Technology

SEC probe involving AppLovin still active, Bloomberg News reports

Feb 20 (Reuters) - The ⁠U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's investigation into marketing platform ⁠AppLovin is continuing, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.

Nation

Friends plead not guilty to raping 14-year-old

KLANG: Two friends claimed trial in the Sessions Court here to a charge of raping and sexually assaulting a teenage girl at a ­rented house in Puncak Alam between Feb 6 and 7.

Nation

‘Chartered flight’ experience for tourist on Sichuan Airlines

A TOURIST paid just 200 yuan (RM113) and unexpectedly received "chartered flight" treatment, flying alone from Jiuzhaigou county to Chengdu city in China.

Nation

Permanent houses for Orang Asli fire victims

JOHOR BARU: Some 143 victims from 40 families affected by a fire at Kampung Orang Asli Teluk Jawa will be temporarily moved to the People's Housing Programme (PPR) at Taman Cendana in Pasir Gudang.

Nation

Cops looking for more than 30 people to assist in probes

PETALING JAYA: Police are looking for more than 30 people to assist in investigations into various offences, including murder, rape, gang robbery, housebreaking, impersonating a public servant and sexual harassment.

Nation

PM and family among Johor eatery’s VIP patrons

JOHOR BARU: Known as the "go-to" place for local delicacies, Sedap Corner has attracted people from all over – including VIPs seeking traditional favourites when in Johor.

Nation

GOF moots demolishing illegal stores

TUMPAT: Illegal stores built along the banks of Sungai Golok in Rantau Panjang ought to be demolished, according to a proposal by the General Operations Force (GOF), Bernama reported.

Nation

37 tonnes of e-waste seized at port

PETALING JAYA: An inspection at Westport, Port Klang, uncovered 37 tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) concealed in two ­shipping containers that had been smuggled into the country using false customs declarations, says the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS).

Nation

Dr Wee extends best wishes to Muslims as fasting month begins

PETALING JAYA: May the blessed month of Ramadan bring peace and further strengthen the spirit of harmony among Malaysians, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

Nation

Police hunt illegal fireworks seller after man loses leg

JOHOR BARU: Police are looking for the individual involved in ­selling illegal fireworks that led to a man losing a leg during Chinese New Year, says Johor police chief Comm Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad.

Nation

MMEA assures transparent probe into personnel misconduct

PUTRAJAYA: Thorough and transparent investigations will be carried out into any violations of rules or laws by officers or personnel, says the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA).

Nation

Former footballer back in action with ‘air balang’ business

PONTIAN: Last year, former national football player Mohammad Gopi Rizqi Rama Chandra made headlines after revealing he had faced financial difficulties after not receiving his wages for eight months.

Nation

Chow: Tax revised to better align with actual land use

GEORGE TOWN: The multi-thousand-ringgit spike in land taxes in Penang is mostly for lots large enough for building retailing centres or rows of terraced houses, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

Sabah & Sarawak

Hajiji urges flood victims to prioritise safety

KOTA KINABALU: Flood victims statewide, especially in the worst hit areas of Paitan, Kota Marudu, Pitas and Sandakan, are urged to refrain from taking any risks and to put safety as a priority.

Nation

RM200mil treatment plant set to boost Seremban water supply 

SEREMBAN: The new Ngoi-Ngoi Phase Two Water Treatment Plant (LRA), costing over RM200mil will strengthen water supply in this district and ensure adequate treated water for future growth, says Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.

Sabah & Sarawak

Paitan hit hardest by floods 

KOTA KINABALU: Houses, buildings and vehicles were damaged while livestock as well as pets were killed following floods in the interior Paitan district.

Nation

Kedah octogenarian keeps his passion for woodwork alive

AGE is no barrier for Md Isa Said who continues to produce and sell woodwork even at the age of 84, Harian Metro reported.

Nation

Designer Jovian Mandagie’s RM5mil bankruptcy appeal dismissed

KUALA LUMPUR: Fashion designer Datuk Jovian Mandagie has failed to reverse his bankruptcy status for defaulting on a RM5mil friendly loan from a construction company.