Other Sports

JPMorgan to become global partner of 2028 Olympics, 2030 Winter Games

NEW ⁠YORK, April 28 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase on ⁠Tuesday announced a partnership with the International ‌Olympic Committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, along with the French Alps 2030 ​Winter Games. 

World

ICC orders $8.5 million in compensation for victims of Timbuktu Islamist who imposed sharia law

THE HAGUE, April 28 (Reuters) - More than ⁠65,000 victims of a Malian Islamist who was a key figure in the ⁠police force that imposed sharia law on Timbuktu in 2012 and ordered public ‌floggings and other punishments, should receive a combined 7.25 million euros ($8.5 million) in compensation, International Criminal Court judges said on Tuesday. 

Thailand

Thai Cabinet approves 111 bil baht for 45 multi-year projects

BANGKOK: (Bernama) The Thai government has approved 45 multi-year projects worth a combined 111.02 billion baht (RM13.49 billion) to ensure the continued implementation of key national initiatives.

AseanPlus News

'Aishah 40 Chapters of Love' concert - Celebrating four decades of legacy, love & nostalgia in one exclusive night

The legendary singer's highly anticipated large-scale solo concert, "Aishah 40 Chapters of Love", is set to take place at 8pm on July 4 at Megastar Arena in Kuala Lumpur.

Singapore

Another two Malaysians arrested in Singapore for suspected roles in government official impersonation scam

SINGAPORE: Two Malaysians have been arrested here for their suspected roles in a scam involving the impersonation of government officials.

Entertainment

HK actor Eric Tsang’s charity match ends abruptly after fall one minute into game

He's part of the Hong Kong Celebrity Football Team.

Nation

E-bike factory gutted in fire

PETALING JAYA: An electric motorcycle assembly factory in Sungai Buloh, Selangor, was 80% destroyed in a fire on Tuesday (April 28) evening.

Football

Soccer-Stones to leave Man City after trophy-laden decade

April 28 (Reuters) - Defender John ⁠Stones will leave Manchester City when his contract expires ⁠at the end of the season, bringing the curtain ‌down on a decade-long stay, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

Arts

KL Illustration Fair continues to draw its own path, placing Malaysia on the map

KL Illustration Fair 2026, featuring over 200 illustrators and collectives, bridges homegrown roots, regional connectivity and global ambitions

Technology

T-Mobile rolls out broadband with Starlink backup to expand business customer base

April ⁠28 (Reuters) - T-Mobile on Tuesday launched a new internet offering for ⁠businesses, combining its 5G network with Starlink's satellite backup to ‌serve companies operating in remote locations.

Cambodia

Cambodian farmers tap cassava's potential as soaring demand turns crop into gold mine

PHNOM PENH. (Bernama) Cambodian farmers are transforming cassava cultivation into a lucrative industry in a big boost to the rural economy and the agriculture sector.

Football

Soccer-Brighton unveil plans for purpose‑built women's football stadium

LONDON, April 28 (Reuters) - Brighton & Hove ⁠Albion on Tuesday unveiled plans to build the first purpose-built women's football stadium in Europe, with at least ⁠10,000 seats and scheduled to open by the 2030-31 season.

Energy

How Asia-Pacific is fighting a fuel shock that could get worse

ASIAN nations face the prospect of prolonged strain on crucial energy supplies as the conflict in the Middle East grinds past the two-month mark, with the Strait of Hormuz still largely off-limits to shipping.

Nation

Financing to SMEs hits RM443.8bil as support ramps up

PETALING JAYA: Financing to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by banking institutions and development financial institutions (DFIs) reached RM443.8bil as at March 2026, says Steven Sim.

Football

Soccer-Sesko backs Carrick to get Man United job

April 28 (Reuters) - Benjamin ⁠Sesko has backed Manchester United's interim head coach ⁠Michael Carrick to be appointed on a permanent ‌basis after  guiding them to the brink of Champions League qualification.

Football

Soccer-Simeone shrugs off talk of Champions League burden ahead of Arsenal semi

MADRID, April 28 (Reuters) - Atletico Madrid ⁠coach Diego Simeone has dismissed talk of added pressure in trying to win their first Champions League ⁠crown, insisting it was a responsibility rather than a burden as they prepare to host Arsenal ‌in Wednesday's semi-final first leg.

Football

Soccer-Brazil's Militao to miss World Cup after hamstring surgery

MADRID, ⁠April 28 (Reuters) - Real Madrid defender Eder ⁠Militao will miss the World Cup ‌after undergoing surgery on a hamstring tear, the Spanish club said on Tuesday, dealing a heavy blow ​to club and country ⁠less than 50 days ⁠before the tournament begins on June 11.

Nation

Food supply remains stable, says Mohamad Sabu

KUALA LUMPUR: The country's food supply remains stable for now, with the rice buffer stock reaching 300,000 tonnes, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

World

UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in major blow to global oil producers' group

DUBAI, April 28 (Reuters) - ⁠The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it was quitting OPEC and OPEC+, dealing a heavy ⁠blow to the oil exporting groups and their de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, at ‌a time when the Iran war has caused a historic energy shock and unsettled the global economy.

Markets

Local equity market remains resilient, reflects investor confidence, says Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR: The local equity market remained resilient, rising 1.5 per cent last Friday, reflecting investor confidence in the country's economic fundamentals, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said.