World

Thai PM says meeting with Myanmar's military envoy not "endorsement"

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's prime minister said on Thursday his meeting with Myanmar's military-appointed foreign minister this week following a coup in the neighbouring country did not mean "endorsement".

Corporate News

Genting registers RM1bil loss in 2020, flags highly uncertain year ahead

KUALA LUMPUR: Genting Bhd registered a small net profit in the last quarter, but warned that the outlook for 2021 is "highly uncertain" due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Nation

Cops nab four over armed robbery at shop selling luxury items

JOHOR BARU: The police have arrested four men believed to be involved in an armed robbery here.

Technology

Tesla temporarily halts production at Model 3 line in California - Bloomberg News

(Reuters) - Tesla Inc has told workers it will temporarily halt some production at its car assembly plant in California, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing a person familiar with the matter.

Technology

Coinbase reveals healthy revenue growth, profit in listing application with SEC

(Reuters) - Coinbase Global Inc on Thursday disclosed its regulatory filing to go public, revealing surging revenue growth and healthy earnings and setting the stage for a landmark stock market listing for the U.S. cryptocurrency exchange.

Football

Tributes paid after father of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson drowns in Brazil

SAO PAULO (AP): Two Brazilian clubs have expressed condolences following the sudden death of the father of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker.

Football

Chelsea win over United would complete landmark week for Tuchel

LONDON (Reuters) - After Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel's relatively low-profile start to life in the Stamford Bridge hot seat the German will welcome Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday after a week in which he has stamped his mark on his new club.

World

UK announces more sanctions against Myanmar's military

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain announced on Thursday further sanctions against members of Myanmar's military after it seized power in a coup at the start of this month.

Football

No Margin for error for Juve as refreshed Inter threaten to pull away

(Reuters) - Juventus go into Saturday's trip to Hellas Verona knowing any further slip-ups could leave them with a mountain to climb in the Serie A title race, with a refreshed Inter Milan hitting top form at the right time.

World

Myanmar: The revolution will be Facebook-lived

(Reuters) - When he heard soldiers had taken power in Myanmar again, Thar Lon Zaung Htet hurried to the office of his news agency in Yangon, grabbed a few essentials and carefully locked up.

Rugby

Wales centre Davies return as North eyes record v England

(Reuters) - Wales coach Wayne Pivac has opted for midfield muscle and selected Jonathan Davies to play at inside centre alongside George North in the Six Nations clash with England at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.

World

Italy's Mount Etna lights up night skies

ROME (Reuters) - Europe's tallest active volcano, Italy's Mount Etna, has been lighting up the night sky with explosions, lava fountains and ash plumes, dazzling onlookers and viewers on social media.

Property

LBS Bina Q4 profit up, sales exceed full year target 

KUALA LUMPUR: LBS Bina Group Bhd recorded a 24.6% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase in profit after tax and minority interest (PATAMI) to RM18.4mil for the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2020.

Nation

No open houses and visits, Sabahans celebrating Chap Goh Meh reminded

KOTA KINABALU: Sabahans celebrating Chap Goh Meh on Friday (Feb 26) have been reminded to avoid open houses and not to visit the homes of friends and relatives in line with standard operating procedures issued previously.

Rugby

France v Scotland postponed amid COVID-19 outbreak - France TV

(Reuters) - Sunday's France against Scotland Six Nations rugby game has been postponed amid a COVID-19 outbreak within the French squad, broadcaster France TV said on its website.

Technology

From Clubhouse to Twitter Spaces, social media grapples with live audio moderation

(Reuters) - The explosive growth of Clubhouse, an audio-based social network buoyed by appearances from tech celebrities like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, has drawn scrutiny over how the app will handle problematic content, from hate speech to harassment and misinformation.

World

Greece to toughen laws on sex crimes after wave of abuse allegations

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece will toughen laws to combat sexual abuse and protect minors, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday following a cascade of recent scandals in culture and sport.

Nation

Malaysia to receive Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine on Saturday (Feb 27)

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Malaysia is set to receive China's Sinovac vaccine for Covid-19 on Saturday (Feb 27), the second brand of vaccine within a span of one week, after welcoming the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, thus further strengthening the country’s economic recovery path.

Nation

Health Ministry: 18 Covid-19 clusters end, eight new ones emerge

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has declared that 18 Covid-19 clusters have ended, after no new cases linked to them were registered for 28 consecutive days.

Nation

MCO violators face up to RM10,000 fine under amended Emergency Ordinance from March 11

PETALING JAYA: Those who breach movement control order (MCO) regulations may be fined up to RM10,000, according to the e-Federal Gazette.PETALING JAYA: Those who breach movement control order (MCO) regulations may be fined up to, according to the e-Federal Gazette.