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.

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).

Nation

More roadblocks to spot drivers under the influence

KUALA LUMPUR: More roadblocks and enforcement operations will be mounted, particu­larly during high-risk periods to tackle the rising number of fatal accidents involving drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs, says Comm Datuk Seri Muhammed Hasbullah Ali (pic).

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.

Nation

Fast-track road fatality cases, say groups

PETALING JAYA: Barely a week after a delivery rider was killed in a road accident involving a motorist accused of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, yet another tragedy struck again.

Nation

JPJ backs special court

PUTRAJAYA: The Road Transport Department Malaysia (JPJ) is backing a special court for serious road accidents, saying it could speed up case handling.

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.

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.

Badminton

Ee Wei can stomach any challenge that comes her way now

PETALING JAYA: Reigning world champions Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei skipped last year's Asian Championships following a disappointing showing at the All-England, which led to a temporary split between the pair.

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

Aussie bonds rally faces sentiment test

Australia's debt market is on track to hit record post-pandemic bond sales this quarter, driven by higher rates and its safe investment appeal, but the boom now faces a critical test as the war in the Middle East tightens the deals pipeline.

Star Biz7

Energy crunch singes New Delhi street stalls

Outside New Delhi's main bus terminus, a cluster of food stalls set up under makeshift canopies has been selling pan-fried flatbreads, comforting stews and hot tea to weary travellers for decades.

Nation

PM: Holistic education key

KUANTAN: Holistic education, combined with strong moral grounding and human values, is a crucial foundation to shaping the country's future generation, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation

Mediation centre to streamline legal process under consideration

KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysia Mediation Centre (MMC) under the Legal Aid Department is being mulled to strengthen out-of-court dispute resolutions, reduce case backlogs and lower legal costs for the public.

Insight

Funds without borders

This is a dated argument. Malaysian funds, both private and public, ought to have larger overseas exposure to avoid competing for the same investment ideas in the domestic market.

Nation

First Madani Mart opens in cost-cutting push

KUANTAN: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the first Madani Mart retail outlet in the country as part of the government's initiative to help ease the cost of living.

Short Position

Making WtE ambitions a reality

The country's plan to build 18 waste-to-energy (WtE) facilities by 2040, with energy production projected at 600MW, comes at a time when rising waste volumes coincide with heightened global energy uncertainty. Geopolitical uncertainty and increasing conflicts are leading to supply disruptions and all of this reinforces the need to diversify the energy mix.

Star Biz7

From risk-off to selective positioning

Rising tensions in the Middle East are rippling through global financial markets, but a tentative improvement in investor sentiment is beginning to take shape.

Insight

Cutbacks needed, not handouts

As each day passes, the hope for a short conflict in West Asia becomes more uncertain, with some commentators now predicting a longer period of hostilities, even perhaps extending for one to three years.

Star Biz7

Gulf luxury car profits under siege

A laser-engraved bonnet inspired by Arabian architecture and a matching wood-trim interior are among the luxuries Rolls-Royce featured in a one-off Phantom Arabesque model commissioned by a Dubai customer it showcased in February before the Iran war.