Focus

Wheat a problem

Malaysia is bracing for further price increase and shortages of wheat flour as exporters’ conflicts and domestic issues prolong while extreme weather threatens.

It's Just Politics

All eyes on Pahang by-election

Once again an election in a little town is getting outsized attention. Could results affect who rules the state?

Golf

Leading retailer opens new outlet in Shah Alam

GOLFERS in the Shah Alam neighbourhood will be pleased to learn that MST Golf has opened a retail outlet there.

Shooting

Old-timer Suryani will play it cool on her special day

COOL and breezy conditions can have an impact on focus and concentration especially for the sport of shooting.

Focus

An uphill batter for local bakeries

Some businesses have opted to absorb costs while others feel they have to increase prices of products.

Focus

Measures to secure Malaysia’s food security

The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry says that the war, among others, has resulted in an increase in food prices and global agricultural inputs due to supply interruptions.

The Star Says

MPs must listen, not run from debates

THE recent uproar in the Dewan Rakyat casts a shadow over the very principles and ethos of democracy.

Bowling

Bowling is muted at Asiad but Shalin can make noise as OCA rep

BOWLING is not contested at the 19th Asian Games but watch out for the voice of old-timer Shalin Zulkifli to be heard louder than the crashing pins, in Hangzhou.

Rugby

Rugby-Ireland must stay grounded says Sexton after win over Springboks

PARIS (Reuters) - Ireland must remain calm after edging defending world champions South Africa, captain Johnny Sexton said on Saturday as he lauded his team's resilience and the "insane" support of thousands of green-clad fans that lifted them in tense moments.

Football

Soccer-Best night of my life says Evans after helping Man Utd end slump

BURNLEY, England (Reuters) - Jonny Evans thought his Manchester United days were long gone but on Saturday the 35-year-old Northern Irishman played a huge role in helping them emerge from a worrying slump.

World

Fire in shop kills 35 people in southeastern Benin

COTONOU (Reuters) - At least 35 people were killed in southeastern Benin on Saturday after a fire broke out at a shop where witnesses said gasoline was being unloaded, a justice ministry representative said.

Football

Soccer-Palmeiras' facial recognition on match tickets helps police arrest criminals

(Reuters) - Facial recognition technology used on match tickets by top flight soccer club Palmeiras has helped the Sao Paulo Public Security Secretariat (SSP) arrest 28 criminals in four games at the Allianz Parque stadium, the government body said on Friday.

Football

Soccer-Fernandes eases pressure on United with winner at Burnley

BURNLEY, England (Reuters) - Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes struck a sublime volley to earn a 1-0 victory at Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday as Erik ten Hag's side ended a three-match losing streak in all competitions.

Rugby

Rugby-Ireland come out on top of bruising clash with South Africa

PARIS (Reuters) -Top-ranked Ireland claimed a 13-8 statement victory over defending champions South Africa in a high-octane heavyweight World Cup clash that lived up to the hype at a sweltering Stade de France on Saturday.

World

Pope says countries should not "play games" with Ukraine on arms aid

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (Reuters) - Pope Francis suggested on Saturday that some countries were "playing games" with Ukraine by first providing weapons and then considering backing out of their commitments.

Football

Soccer-Man City make it perfect six, Man Utd and Everton get morale-boosting wins

(Reuters) -Manchester City maintained their perfect start to the season with a sixth successive Premier League win but it was not as serene as it might have been in a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest as they played the second half with 10 men.

Other Sports

Triathlon-Coninx pulls off breathtaking win to become world champion

(Reuters) - Frenchman Dorian Coninx claimed his first world title on Saturday after a colossal effort in a breathtaking sprint finish to win the World Triathlon Championship finals in Pontevedra, Spain.

Rugby

Rugby-England coach sees new options after three flyhalves test

LILLE, France (Reuters) - England coach Steve Borthwick said playing three flyhalves for part of Saturday's 71-0 thrashing of Chile had brought a new dimension to his side that he could deploy again in future.

World

News Analysis: AIIB "increasingly attractive" to developing countries, say experts

CAIRO, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian experts said the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has achieved international expansion and become more attractive to developing countries that need financing for their ambitious development plans.

Football

Soccer-Juventus suffer 4-2 defeat at Sassuolo after Szczesny blunders

SASSUOLO, Italy (Reuters) -Juventus' unbeaten start to the season ended with a 4-2 loss at Sassuolo after Wojciech Szczesny's goalkeeping errors contributed to their defeat in Serie A on Saturday.