Cycling

Alyssa stuns Izzah in keirin to boost Podium Programme hopes

NILAI: Up-and-coming track cyclist Nur Alyssa Mohd Farid is set to earn a place in the Podium Programme after announcing herself in style at the President's Cup.

Corporate News

Paramount’s Putrajaya land buy a positive on sound take-up potential

The earnings visibility and track record-driven take-up prospects of Paramount Corp Bhd's recent acquisition should adequately justify the investment and remain supportive of long-term shareholder value, despite gearing likely to trend higher in the interim.

Letters

Hip fractures a growing public health concern

A letter from DR TERENCE ONG, Assoc professor and consultant geriatrician, Fragility Fracture Network Malaysia.

Economy

Palatable outlook for consumer stocks

The consumer sector will continue to be driven by private consumption in the first half of 2026 (1H26), fuelled by a resilient labour market, tourism, targeted fiscal aid and the second phase of the civil service salary adjustments.

Letters

Armed Forces remain steadfast in protecting the nation 

A letter from AHMAD TAJUDDIN MOHD SAID, Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security (MiDAS).

#Abidinideas

Trust must return to institutions

What must continue for Malaysians is to restore their faith in the institutions of the country.

Banking

Fed official floats regulatory changes for banks

US Federal Reserve (Fed) vice-chair for supervision Michelle Bowman says the agency is revisiting how it issues certain bank ratings, continuing a broader Trump-era effort to refocus supervision on issues posing a significant risk to lenders.

Construction

Sustained upcycle likely for building sector

The outlook for the construction sector appears positive this year, supported by rising earnings visibility, steady private investment and a broadening mix of infrastructure and specialised projects.

Markets

Global bond sales hit record to kick off 2026

Global bond sales are having their busiest ever start to a year as borrowers of every stripe seize on investors' insatiable appetite for risk.

Football

Brazilian Bergson links up with Jairo, Yago for JDT’s all-Da Silva attack

PETALING JAYA: Striker Bergson da Silva of Brazil may not be a regular starter for Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) this season but he remains a threat for the rivals whenever he shows up in the domestic game.

Curious Cook

Curious Cook: Boswellia, Part 1

Revered for thousands of years as a natural remedy, boswellia serrata – better known as Indian frankincense – is now drawing modern scientific attention for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties.

Letters

Principles underlying energy star rating reform 

A letter from DR AMAR HISHAM JAAFAR, Senior Lecturer, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (Uniten).

Football

No resignations yet as football association’s exco weigh options to avoid FIFA ban

PETALING JAYA: Acting Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) president Datuk Yusoff Mahadi has dismissed speculation that resignations have taken place within the executive committee, stressing that no final decision was made following a discussion yesterday.

Commodities

Gold steadies as traders brace for index rebalancing,

Gold steadied, after slipping nearly 1% in the previous session, ahead of an annual rebalancing of commodity indexes and the release of key US economic data.

Football

National body stand by decision to reinstate Azman despite investigation

PETALING JAYA: The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) have defended their decision to reinstate Datuk Noor Azman Rahman as secretary-general, insisting that due process has taken place.

Economy

Retail market heats up as year-end sales surge

As the Lunar New Year holiday approaches, many southern localities have rolled out coordinated measures to stimulate consumption.

Corporate News

EGHI eyes IPO on ACE Market for expansion

EGH International Bhd (EGHI) is eyeing a listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Cycling

Ridwan vows stronger return after near miss in Nilai

NILAI: Thailand SEA Games double gold medallist Mohd Ridwan Sahrom has vowed to come back stronger after narrowly missing the podium in the men's elite keirin in the first leg of the President's Cup.

Corporate News

Matrix Concepts’ healthcare venture starting to show positive results

Property developer Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd is expected to see further upside from its venture into affordable healthcare through Mawar Medical Centre Seremban (MMC) in Bukit Rasah, analysts say.

Nation

Enjoy a holiday and tax relief at the same time

IPOH: With the clock ticking on the school holidays and a RM1,000 personal income tax relief for domestic tourism up for grabs, families are making the most of their final getaway before the new school term begins next week.