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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.
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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.
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Nation
Rising crash cases spur calls for dedicated court to be set up
PETALING JAYA: With a few thousand cases of fatal road accidents taking place each year, legal experts weigh in on the need for a special court to hear road accident cases.
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Badminton
National body will assess Zii Jia’s form before naming Thomas Cup squad
PETALING JAYA: There is no way Malaysia will bring an injured player to the Thomas Cup Finals.
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Short Position
Impact assessment timely for construction sector
The Public Works Ministry recently said that it would undertake an impact assessment on rising construction costs, following news that geopolitical tensions in West Asia were causing energy prices to rise while disrupting supply chains.
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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.
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Cycling
TSG Under-21 squad seek important exposure at JCM Series
PETALING JAYA: The opening round of the Junior Cycling Malaysia (JCM) Series 1, set to take place in Langkawi on April 3, will serve as a key platform for TSG Cycling Academy's development squad to benchmark their performance at the start of the 2026 season.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Cycling
Hope for Velodrome Rakyat to be restored
PETALING JAYA: There may be hope yet for the Velodrome Rakyat to be restored to working condition soon, thanks to Malaysian National Cycling Federation president Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill meeting with the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah at the Perak Palace yesterday.
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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.
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Insight
Time to wean off protectionism
The recent kerfuffle surrounding BYD's investment in Tanjung Malim has elicited different opinions on the auto industry in Malaysia.
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Nation
Disaster scene in real life
CYBERJAYA: It was the second day of Hari Raya, many people were on leave and all seemed quiet at Hospital Cyberjaya.
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Badminton
Separate ways for Hon Jian and Haikal
PETALING JAYA: More changes have also taken place in the national badminton camp, with doubles pair Choong Hon Jian-Mohd Haikal Nazri the latest to be split as they form new combinations.
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Nation
DUI voids motor insurance coverage, says PIAM
PETALING JAYA: Driving under the influence (DUI) voids motor insurance coverage, even if the accident involves only the motorist's vehicle, says the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM).
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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.
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Nation
‘I cannot grieve for too long’
SHAH ALAM: Though it has only been a few days since the tragic loss of her husband in a road accident, Nor Nadia Abdul Majid is forced to set aside her grief to support her family.
