Nation

Preacher held over alleged RM12.3mil NGO fund misuse

KUALA LUMPUR: A freelance preacher was remanded for five days to assist in investigations into the alleged misappropriation of about RM12.3mil belonging to a non-governmental organisation (NGO).

Nation

AI, big data to help map reading habits

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is taking a data-driven step towards building a stronger reading culture, with artificial intelligence (AI) and big data set to power the rollout of the National Reading Index (NRI) as the nation marks World Book and Copyright Day today on April 23.

Insight

Palm oil deserves a day

I once dragged lobsters into a palm oil article. Not because I had lost my way between the estate and the seafood aisle, but because the lobster had a lesson to teach.

Nation

‘Volunteer’ held for scamming patients

JOHOR BARU: A 27-year-old hospital volunteer who allegedly asked for payments from patients at Hospital Sultanah Aminah (HSA) has been arrested.

Football

Bluebirds fly back into C’ship after away win at Reading 

PETALING JAYA: Cardiff City have earned promotion back to the English Championship after just one season in League One with a 3-1 away win against Reading on Saturday.

Nation

An hour of reading before any screen time

GOMBAK: Ensure your child reads for at least an hour a day before they are allowed to access electronic devices, says a teacher.

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.

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.

Letters

Infrastructure development must keep pace with growth

From CHANDRA MOHAN SINNANDAVAR Logistics and supply chain professional Klang

Nation

Kuali levels up in SMG revamp

KUALA LUMPUR: Star Media Group Berhad (SMG) unveiled the rebranding of its culinary platform Kuali as part of a renewed push to strengthen its Malay-language content ecosystem.

Nation

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.

Metro News

Linking sustainable tourism with environmental responsibility goals

SET up as a key educational centre, Mersing Marine Park Gallery promotes sustainable tourism and environmental awareness among visitors to Johor's island destinations.

Nation

The race to zero waste

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia must prioritise waste prevention at the source to avert a looming national crisis, warn environmental experts.

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.

Nation

RM678,000 in fuel saved with new WFH policy

PUTRAJAYA: The work-from-home (WFH) policy for the civil service, introduced on April 15, has led to an estimated savings of over 334,000 litres of fuel amounting to RM678,000, says government spokesman Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Sabah & Sarawak

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.

Sabah & Sarawak

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.

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

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.

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.