Insight

Towards work-life mastery

Dear captains, In recent years, few workplace ideas have been discussed as frequently and as loosely as work–life balance. It is often raised with good intentions, defended passionately, and yet applied inconsistently.

Thailand

Thai police go undercover as lion dancers to nab burglar

When Thai police were having trouble catching a serial burglar who repeatedly slipped through their fingers, they came up with a creative plan: going undercover in a traditional lion costume to get close to their elusive quarry.

Philippines

Former leader Duterte faces pre-trial ICC hearing

Former president Rodrigo Duterte (pic) faces a pre-trial hearing at the International Criminal Court (ICC) over crimes against humanity allegedly committed as part of a brutal crackdown on drugs.

Star Biz7

Watts from water

Nestled amid oil palm estates in Bestari Jaya, Kuala Selangor, a vast former tin mining pond is being transformed into one of South-East Asia's largest floating solar facilities.

India

Fresh faces campaign on anti-corruption platform

Kishori Karki, 25, has been seeking blessings from elders in her community as the young candidate prepares to fight for change ahead of the country's landmark election next month.

Indonesia

Indonesian crew member dies in cruise ship blaze

A fire on a cruise ship killed one crew member and prompted the evacuation of hundreds of passengers, the city-state's maritime and port authority said.

Pakistan

Pakistan, US sign pact to redevelop Roosevelt Hotel

The nation has agreed with the US government to jointly redeve­lop New York's Roosevelt Hotel, the government in Islamabad said, allowing Islamabad to unlock value from its major overseas investment.

Letters

Safeguarding workforce in Safety 5.0 era 

A letter from DR MOHD ZUBAIRY SHAMSUDIN, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).

Metro News

Ipoh traders warned not to sublet lots at Ramadan sites

SUBLETTING of Ramadan bazaar stalls is strictly prohibited, says Sandrea Ng.

Football

Kuching brace for intense battle with Selangor in race for second spot

Kuching brace for intense battle with Selangor in race for second spot

Star Biz7

Singapore’s financial sector a big winner

Liquidity will lead the charge in Singapore's equity market.

Badminton

Rexy keeps Thomas Cup door open despite Goh-Izzuddin joining training

PETALING JAYA: The door remains open for any men's doubles pair hoping to force their way into Malaysia's Thomas Cup squad for the Finals in Horsens, Denmark, from April 24-May 3, even after independent pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani agreed to come on board.

Star Biz7

Chow Tai Fook courts the young

China's largest jewellery retailer, Chow Tai Fook, which competes with Tiffany and Cartier and is in the middle of its biggest makeover in decades, is introducing new products and store formats as it moves into overseas markets.

Badminton

Zakry doubles down on depth in women’s ranks

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia stand to gain plenty if they can have more than two top class women's doubles pairs.

Squash

Rachel needs something special yet simple to get past Kennedy

PETALING JAYA: National squash player Rachel Arnold has some unfinished business at the Cincinnati Gaynor Cup as she hopes to break her quarter-final barrier on her sixth attempt in Ohio.

Badminton

Chong Wei plays down Zii Jia concerns, gives him time to decide on Finals

PETALING JAYA: It is nothing serious. That was the assurance from Badminton Association of Malaysia performance committee chairman Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei regarding professional men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia condition after he withdrew from next week's German Open due to injury.

Star Biz7

Dubai luxe property keeps booming

Shahab Lutfi just sold a Dubai penthouse for more than US$100mil, and he's betting that the boom in the city's ultra-luxury property market will continue.

Star Biz7

Jinhua – a trading hub without borders

In Jinhua, an inland prefecture-level city in East China's Zhejiang province, traders like to say the air smells of orders.

Star Biz7

Asia bonds for diversification

Three forces are reshaping Asia's bond markets, as Allianz Global Investors (GI) sees it.

Sports Box

Empathy and care for athletes is para-mount

For most, that would be the death knell for any sporting ambition. Not Cheah Liek Hou.