Nation

Loan sharks target ex-wife

KUALA LUMPUR: After spending thousands of ringgit to settle her ex-husband's debts, a manager is still living in fear.

Badminton

Stage for team players

PETALING JAYA: To win the Thomas Cup, players cannot afford to have a superstar mentality as the tournament is all about teamwork.

Nation

Two charged over offensive Facebook posts

SEPANG: Two men faced court action over offensive social media posts, with one jailed after pleading guilty and another claiming trial on similar charges involving sensitive issues of race, religion and royalty (3R).

Nation

Two NGO figures remanded over RM230mil zakat fraud

SHAH ALAM: A deputy chairman of an NGO has been remanded for four days to assist an investigation into an alleged misappropriation of about RM230mil in zakat funds.

Nation

Malaysia shares healthcare expertise with Namibia

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has shared its experience with Namibia in developing a sustainable healthcare system, particularly in achieving universal health coverage (UHC) for its people.

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Apex court: Caning is constitutional

PUTRAJAYA: In a 2-1 majority decision, the Federal Court ­dismissed review applications by three prisoners seeking to set aside their caning sentences, ruling that the punishment is constitutional.

Nation

Be wary of scams tied to World Cup

PETALING JAYA: With the 2026 World ​Cup less than two months away, the Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) has warned the public over potential scams related to the highly anticipated football tournament.

Nation

PM: Immediate aid is for all

SANDAKAN: Aid for victims of the Kampung Bahagia fire will be given regardless of status, but long-term housing solutions will prioritise Malaysian citizens, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Sabahans rally to help

SANDAKAN: After a devastating blaze reduced Kampung Bahagia to ashes in a matter of hours, aid has poured in from across Sabah, offering a lifeline to thousands left with nothing.

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INTERACTIVE: 40% of our trash is recyclable

With large portions of landfill waste being reusable, SWCorp is expanding infrastructure and food waste processing to improve recycling rates.

Economy

‘Reform, recalibrate response to global changes’

Malaysia should reform or recalibrate its response to changes in the global architecture, especially in trade, as they occur, says Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Corporate News

CapitaLand sees better earnings in first quarter

CapitaLand Malaysia Trust posted a higher profit of RM45.81mil for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to the RM37.49mil recognised for the same quarter last year.

Corporate News

JAG Capital sells 30% stake for RM44.3mil

JAG Capital Bhd is disposing of its 30% stake in oil palm management firm Sinong Sepadu Sdn Bhd (SSSB) to Sinong Enterprise Sdn Bhd for RM44.3mil.

Corporate News

Lau Choo Chin is now TAS Offshore MD

TAS Offshore Bhd has redesignated its deputy managing director Lau Choo Chin to the position of managing director with effect from April 30.

Economy

Necessity-led firms offer shelter as sentiment dips

Consumer companies with a necessities-oriented product mix are expected to fare better amid disruptions from the Middle East conflict.

Corporate News

CTOS aims for double-digit revenue rise

CTOS Digital Bhd is transitioning from a traditional bureau into a platform-centric intelligence provider, leveraging demand from fraud-related segments to target a 10%-12% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in revenue.

Energy

Energy safe-haven status grows amid Mideast war

The war in the Middle East is driving a shift in global energy investment, as capital increasingly flows toward more stable and diversified regions, with Malaysia regarded as a "safe haven" in South-East Asia.

Corporate News

Public Bank holds firm on growth trajectory

Public Bank Bhd is well-positioned to remain resilient against inflationary pressures, given its long-standing focus on high-quality assets, supported by its industry-leading loan loss coverage (LLC) of 150%, says Kenanga Research.

Corporate News

Quill Group inks MoU with China’s FAW for Hongqi distribution

Quill Group has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese automobile manufacturer First Automotive Works (FAW) Group to be the importer and distributor of luxury car brand Hongqi in Malaysia.

Nation

Survey and mapping chief denies RM130,000 graft charges

KUALA LUMPUR: The director-general of the Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia, Datuk Hazri Hassan (pic), has been charged at the Sessions Court with two counts of graft involving more than RM130,000 in funds from the Land Surveyors Board.