Other Sports

Sport-Women's elite sports revenues to reach $3 billion in 2026, Deloitte says

April 8 (Reuters) - Global ⁠revenues in women's elite sports will reach at ⁠least $3 billion for the first time in ‌2026, marking an increase of 25% compared to last year, Deloitte said in a report on Wednesday.

Wellness

Is it safe to deliver chemotherapy at home?

Doctors in the United States look into whether this could be a safe and practical alternative to hospital care.

Corporate News

Infoline Tec subsidiary to purchase RM18.6mil factory buildings

PETALING JAYA: Infoline Tec Group Bhd has proposed to acquire two adjoining three-storey semi-detached factory buildings in Sungai Buloh, Selangor, for a total cash consideration of RM18.58mil, alongside plans to introduce an employees' share option scheme (ESOS).

Nation

Dr Akmal's resignation rejected, still a Melaka exco member, says CM

JASIN: Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has confirmed that the resignation of Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh as a state executive councillor (Exco), tendered by the Umno Youth chief in January, has been rejected.

World

Trump announces 50% tariffs on nations supplying Iran with weapons

WASHINGTON, ⁠April 8 (Reuters) - ⁠U.S. President ‌Donald Trump on Wednesday said ​any country ⁠supplying ⁠Iran with military ⁠weapons ‌will ⁠face immediate 50% tariffs ​with ‌no exemptions, ⁠announcing ​the duty in ⁠a social ​media post one day after ⁠agreeing to a two-week ceasefire ​with ⁠Tehran.

Nation

Defamation suit against Najib not meant to destroy him politically, says Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR: Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad told the High Court here on Wednesday (April 8) that his decision to file a RM5mil defamation suit against Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was not motivated by a desire to destroy the former premier politically.

Nation

Cloud seeding requests from five states with declining dam levels, says MetMalaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Cloud seeding operations have been requested by five states facing declining dam water levels, says the Malaysian Meteorological Department.

Corporate News

PMW International ties up with STIDC for new Sarawak manufacturing facility

PETALING JAYA: PMW International Bhd has entered into a share subscription and shareholders' agreement with Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) to undertake the development and operation of a new manufacturing facility in Tanjung Manis, Mukah, Sarawak.

Thailand

Thailand pushes common ticketing as MRT taps shift to EMV cards

BANGKOK: The Transport Ministry is stepping up efforts to roll out its common ticketing policy, aiming to make fare payments more convenient and reduce travel costs for the public.

Brunei

Brunei's population growth slows to 0.7% in 2025: report

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei Darussalam's population reached an estimated 458,600 in 2025, reflecting a growth rate of 0.7 per cent, down from 1.1 per cent recorded in 2024, according to the latest Population Estimates report released by the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (DEPS) under the Ministry of Finance and Economy.

Corporate News

LSH unit secures Kuantan road upgrade contract

PETALING JAYA: Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (LSH Capital) has entered into a strategic collaboration and secured a provisional subcontract for a road upgrading project in Kuantan, Pahang, marking a step in its ongoing construction activities.

Nation

Malaysian Media Council enters Phase 2 of complaints mechanism

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Media Council (MMM) enters Phase 2 of its Complaints Mechanism, effective from April 8 to 30.

Badminton

Pearly-Thinaah finally end their Asian Championships first round jinx

PETALING JAYA: World No. 2 women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah finally ended two years of first round exits at the Asian Championships after defeating Hong Kong's Fan Ka Yan-Yau Mau Ying on Wednesday (April 8).

World

Hungary's Tisza party seen winning two-thirds majority in parliament, Median projection shows

BUDAPEST, April 8 (Reuters) - Hungary's opposition ⁠party Tisza is on track to win a two-thirds parliamentary majority ⁠in Sunday's election, allowing it to amend the constitution and key ‌laws needed to unlock EU funds, a projection from polling agency Median showed on Wednesday.

Banking

AIBIM: Islamic banking industry remains resilient amid Middle East uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Islamic banking industry remains resilient, supported by strong capital and liquidity positions, amid uncertainties in the Middle East, said the Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM).

India

India mulls over reptile river guards on Bangladesh border

KOLKATA, (India): India is considering releasing snakes and crocodiles along its frontier with Bangladesh, the Border Security Force said on Wednesday (April 8), as New Delhi seeks to stave off unauthorised crossings.

Singapore

Jet fuel supply will take months to recover even if Hormuz remains open: IATA chief

SINGAPORE: Global supplies of jet fuel will take months to recover even if the Strait of Hormuz remains open, meaning oil prices could stay elevated for some time, said the director-general of global airline industry body International Air Transport Association (IATA) Willie Walsh on Wednesday (April 8).

Sabah & Sarawak

Woman fined RM4,500 for threatening father with knife

KOTA KINABALU: An unemployed woman has been fined RM4,500 or 10 months' jail for threatening her father with a knife.

Nation

Work From Handphone: Fahmi says public communication will remain seamless during WFH transition

PUTRAJAYA: Public sector productivity and government communications will not be compromised during the upcoming Work From Home (WFH) period, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Fashion

From Y2K to now, wedge heels make a fashionable and wearable comeback

Wedge heels are stepping back into the spotlight, reimagined with modern textures and styling that make this once-retro staple feel fresh and versatile.