Nation

Johor fast gaining traction as medical tourism destination

JOHOR BARU: The growing presence of private medical facilities in Johor has been a key factor behind the steady growth in visitor numbers over the past few years, say tourism groups here.

Badminton

Axelsen shares inspiring tale of how he became the great victor 

PETALING JAYA: Difficult moments often come before a breakthrough, and once it arrives, success begins to gather momentum.

Metro News

PIA e-gate full launch in February

THE National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) is set to take effect at the Penang International Airport (PIA) before Chinese New Year next month.

Football

No comfort as Turtles earn two-goal cushion over UM-Damansara

KUALA LUMPUR: Terengganu's 2-0 win over A1 Semi-Pro side Universiti Malaya (UM)-Damansara in their Malaysia Cup last-16 first-leg clash yesterday seems like a comfy scoreline but the Turtles had to endure much discomfort than expected.

Football

Coutinho, no relation to ex-Reds star, has granny to thank as he lives up to his name

PETALING JAYA: Penang's new Brazilian striker Douglas Coutinho's love affair with football began almost as soon as he could walk.

A Winning Factor

A weekend nobody took control – missed chances in Premier League

THIS was a weekend of missed opportunities in the Premier League – especially for league leaders Arsenal.

Nation

The healing hub of Asean

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia can be a regional hub for specialised medical care, with medical tourism keeping prices under control.

Nation

Foreign patients lower costs for locals

GEORGE TOWN: Foreigners are still flocking to Penang for medical treatment, and local patients are enjoying the benefits.

Football

Soccer-Kostoulas overhead kick saves Brighton against Bournemouth

BRIGHTON, England, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Greek teenager ‌Charalampos Kostoulas scored with a superb overhead kick in stoppage time to salvage ‌a point for Brighton & Hove Albion in a 1-1 home draw with Bournemouth in ‌the Premier League on Monday.

World

Moldova proceeds with withdrawal from Russia-led CIS group

CHISINAU, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Moldova ‌is proceeding with the necessary formalities to complete its withdrawal from the Russia-led ‌Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) that emerged from the collapse of the Soviet ‌Union, Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi said on Monday.

World

Australia shuts dozens of east coast beaches after shark attacks

SYDNEY, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Dozens of ‌beaches along Australia's east coast, including in Sydney, closed on Tuesday after four shark attacks in ‌two days, as heavy rains left waters murky and more likely to attract the animals. 

World

Canada's CPI rises 2.4 pct in December

OTTAWA, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- Canada's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.4 percent year on year in December, following a 2.2 percent increase in November, Statistics Canada said on Monday.

Football

Soccer-Morocco's Igamane suffers ACL injury, World Cup hopes in doubt

Jan 19 (Reuters) - Lille ‌striker Hamza Igamane suffered an anterior ‌cruciate ligament injury in Morocco's Africa Cup ‌of Nations final against Senegal, the Ligue 1 side announced on Monday, casting doubt over his participation in ‍this year's World Cup.

World

4.2 million children, women in Sudan face acute malnutrition in 2026

KHARTOUM, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Global Nutrition Cluster warned on Monday that around 4.2 million children and pregnant or breastfeeding women in Sudan are projected to suffer from acute malnutrition in 2026 amid ongoing conflict and the deterioration of basic services.

World

Feature: Thousands protest in Greenland against U.S. takeover bid

OSLO, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- Thousands of Greenlanders marched through the streets of Nuuk on Saturday to protest recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting the Arctic island could be purchased and taken over by the United States, calling the idea unacceptable.

World

Serbia reaches preliminary deal to sell majority stake in NIS to Hungary's MOL

BELGRADE, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- Serbia has reached a preliminary agreement with Hungary's MOL Group and Russia's Gazprom Neft on the sale of a majority stake in Serbian oil company NIS, a move aimed at safeguarding the Balkan country's energy security amid international sanctions on Russian entities.

Football

Soccer-Morocco achieve record FIFA ranking, Senegal rise to 12th

Jan 19 (Reuters) - Morocco ‌have achieved their highest FIFA men's world ranking, rising to eighth, despite ‌losing the Africa Cup of Nations final to Senegal, who climbed to ‌12th on Monday.

World

Hungary, Austria pledge joint action against illegal migration

BUDAPEST, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- Hungary and Austria are jointly protecting the external borders of the Schengen area and cooperating to curb illegal migration, Hungarian Minister of Interior Sandor Pinter said on Monday after talks with his Austrian counterpart Gerhard Karner in Budapest.

Football

Soccer-Arteta's Arsenal out to prove a point against Inter in Champions League

MILAN, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Arsenal's only loss in ‌last season's Champions League first phase came at Inter Milan and Mikel Arteta wants his side to show ‌how much they have improved since then when they put their unbeaten record on the line against ‌the same opposition.

Football

Soccer-Arsenal top Deloitte's Women's Money League for 2025, Chelsea close second

Jan 19 (Reuters) - Arsenal became the ‌highest-earning women's football club in 2025, generating more revenue than any other ‌team according to figures from Deloitte released on Monday.