Letters

Could Malaysia emulate the South Korean ‘Hallyu’?

From DR SHAHRILL RAMLI of Hulu Selangor, Selangor.

Nation

Trailer driver remanded after crash kills three in family

JOHOR BARU: The trailer driver involved in a fatal three-vehicle crash at KM212, Jalan Johor Baru-Seremban, near the Taman Golden Hill intersection in Segamat, has been remanded for four days.

Focus

The data-driven defence minister

UKRAINE's newly-installed defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov (pic) waltzed on stage like a stand-up comedian to take the mic in front of journalists in Kyiv as a sleek slideshow zoomed across a map of the country.

Nation

Parents convicted of school placement fraud

THIRTEEN people have been sentenced to jail for bribing administrative staff to secure admission for their children into an international kindergarten in Hong Kong, Sin Chew Daily reported.

Why Not?

Indians caught in the crosshairs

AT the beginning of the week, Malaysian civil society organisation Pusat Komas filed a report with a conclusion that came as no surprise – racism is at a record high in Malaysia.

Hockey

Carolan focuses on MHL as he seeks fresh faces for Speedy Tigers   

PETALING JAYA: New national hockey team head coach Brendon Carolan has the perfect opportunity to scout for fresh faces when the Malaysian Hockey League (MHL) starts next week.

Hockey

MHC turn to East Malaysia to widen national talent pool 

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) hope to unearth more talents from East Malaysia as quite a number of players from the Borneo states have shone in the national set-up.

Nation

Yusuf Bahrin and Zizi Kirana’s divorce confirmed

ACTOR Yusuf Bahrin, 34, has said that he is unaware of the reasons behind singer Zizi Kirana's decision to file for divorce, reported by Sinar Harian.

Squash

Joachim treads with caution as he steps closer to world meet

PETALING JAYA: National squash player Joachim Chuah is keeping cool as he is just one step away from qualifying for his maiden World Championship appearance.

Nation

First responders recall Putra Heights explosion

CYBERJAYA: What should have been a quiet Hari Raya morning turned into a race against time when an explosion ripped through Putra Heights last year.

Singapore

City-state to give targeted household aid

THE city-state will enhance household support measures and roll out targeted aid for hard-hit sectors as part of steps to cushion the impact of the Middle East conflict on its import-dependent energy system.

Metro News

Women step to the fore in snake rescues

FOR most people, even catching sight of a snake is enough to send shivers down the spine.

Badminton

Rexy: Don’t hide behind your elite teammates

PETALING JAYA: Relying on a small group can come back to bite and that is something Rexy Mainaky wants to avoid.

Short Position

Pursuing the Elixir of growth

On the surface, shareholders of Willowglen MSC Bhd, a provider of technology solutions such as industrial automation and remote monitoring solutions, are getting a pretty good offer from Singapore-based private equity firm PrimeMovers Equity (S) Pte Ltd (PME), whose special-purpose vehicle, Elixir II Pte Ltd, is proposing to buy the company's core business in a cash-and-share deal worth RM215.2mil.

Cycling

Azizul’s impressive rise in UCI rankings raises possibility of LA28 outing 

PETALING JAYA: Veteran cyclist Azizulhasni Awang's continuing rise in the UCI world rankings for men's elite sprint has raised the interesting question of whether he is game to take another shot at the Olympics in 2028.

Nation

Drawing the line on crash content

KUALA LUMPUR: Immediate discussions are needed between the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) and the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) to identify appropriate ethical guidelines for reporting and broadcasting videos related to accidents or tragedies, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Nation

Milestone move for labour rights

KUALA LUMPUR: Another milestone was reached in protecting gig workers in the country with the appointment of members to the newly established Gig Workers Tribunal (TPG) and Gig Workers Consultative Council (MPGig).

Star Biz7

The AI finance revolution

Artificial intelligence (AI) is steadily reshaping financial institutions, increasing operational risks and competitive pressures while offering new efficiency and investment opportunities, according to Fitch Ratings.

Nation

JB-Singapore RTS fares to be fixed by end of year

JOHOR BARU: The specific fares for the Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link) will only be announced later this year, pending agreement between the Malaysian and Singaporean governments, says Anthony Loke.

Nation

When the paper chase is a cherished gift for the dearly departed

JOHOR BARU: Pianos, bicycles and fishing rods are among the items on the long list of paper replicas Shieh Siow Leong has painstakingly handcrafted, helping families keep the memories of their departed loved ones alive.