China

Wang Yi begins S-E Asia tour

THE country's top diplomat Wang Yi will embark on a three-country visit to South-East Asia, seeking to strengthen ties in the face of "risks", Beijing said.

India

At least 13 killed in Kerala firecracker factory blast

At least 13 people have died and nearly two dozen others injured when a powerful blast occurred inside a firecracker-manufacturing unit in the nation's southern state of Kerala, confirmed a local police officer.

Metro News

Medical camp benefits over 200 PPR residents

MORE than 200 people benefitted from a free medical camp aimed at helping those from the B40 group detect chronic diseases.

Nation

MMEA to deploy two motherships in South China Sea

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) will deploy two upco­ming Multi-Purpose Mission Ships (MPMS) in the South China Sea to strengthen maritime security operations, says its director-­general Maritime Admiral Datuk Mohd Rosli Abdullah.

Badminton

Malaysia vs China possible match up

It shapes up as a classic David vs Goliath clash, and Jun Hao will need to dig deep and draw on every ounce of resolve if he hopes to pull off an upset.

Corporate News

Maxim Global awards RM4.3mil job to Nu Infinity

Maxim Global Bhd has awarded a renovation work contract worth RM4.3mil to related party Nu Infinity Sdn Bhd to undertake renovation works at the former's new headquarters at Old Klang Road, Kuala Lumpur.

Cycling

Fresher legs for home stretch

NILAI: Cycling technical director John Beasley is hoping Azizulhasni Awang's decision to sit out the Hong Kong leg of the Track World Cup last week will pay dividends in Nilai this weekend.

Corporate News

Police unfreeze Mayu Global’s bank accounts

Mayu Global Group Bhd said seven bank accounts linked to the company and its subsidiaries have been unfrozen following the revocation of a police order.

Nation

PHEB provides RM50,000 for dialysis patients

THE Penang Hindu Endowments Board (PHEB) has provided a total of RM50,000 in assistance to dialysis patients, Makkal Osai reported.

Sri Lanka

Monks set off on week-long peace walk

Saffron-robed Buddhist monks have begun a week-long peace walk across the country, accompanied by a rescued stray dog that has become a celebrity in its own right.

Metro News

MBSJ recognises excellent service

SUBANG Jaya City Council (MBSJ) has awarded its top-performing staff and retirees with cash and gifts.

Vietnam

Seoul, Hanoi talk high-tech

Leader To Lam hosted South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, marking their second meeting in less than a year, as Hanoi seeks more support for its high-tech ambitions from its top investor.

Nation

Four Undang to skip ceremony

SEREMBAN: The four Undang or ruling chiefs of Negri Sembilan are expected to stay away from the official opening ceremony of the state legislative assembly by the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir today.

Swimming

Mike will make waves

PETALING JAYA: It's the American way for the national swimming team as Malaysia Aquatics have announced Michael Kinross as the new head coach effective May 1.

Metro News

Strata titles: Errant developers to face legal action 

ACTION will be taken against errant developers in Selangor who fail to resolve strata title issues.

Motorsport

Viper Niza show they’re up to par at Spa again 

PETALING JAYA: Belgium's Spa Francorchamps circuit continues to be a good hunting ground for Malaysia's Viper Niza Racing Team who claimed a hard-fought fourth place in the GT3-AM Class and seventh overall in the recently-concluded Round 2 of the Michelin 24H Series.

Nation

Saddiq says unfair for Bella to ‘put dreams aside’

MUAR MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has dismissed claims that he would ask his future wife, Bella Astillah, to give up her career in the entertainment industry after marriage, Kosmo! reported.

Football

Cops hope salary settlement will be passport to win over Immigration 

PETALING JAYA: The Police football team have received a timely lift two days before their Super League match against Immigration at the Selayang Stadium on Saturday.

Metro News

Study underway for desalination plants

Selangor is exploring desalination plants as a strategic measure to diversify its water sources.

South Korea

Jail time cut for CEO in battery plant fire

An appeals court has dras­tically cut the sentence of a battery company CEO after his conviction over one of the country's deadliest industrial disasters in years.