Corporate News

Advancecon unit bags RM19.33mil earthworks job in Kuala Selangor

KUALA LUMPUR: Advancecon Holdings Bhd said its wholly-owned subsidiary Advancecon Infra Sdn Bhd has been appointed by Damai Jaya Realty Sdn Bhd as the contractor for proposed earthworks for the proposed industrial development in Ijok, Kuala Selangor, in Selangor.

Badminton

Badminton-An dominates, Yamaguchi battles through in season finale

Dec 18 (Reuters) - South Korea's An Se-young dominated Tomoka Miyazaki 21-9 21-6 at badminton's World Tour Finals in Hangzhou on Thursday to continue her chase for a second title at the season finale.

Corporate News

CTOS Digital units dispose of 26% stake in Experian Information Services for RM80mil

KUALA LUMPUR: CTOS Digital Bhd said two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Enfo Sdn Bhd and CTOS Insights Sdn Bhd, have entered into a sales and purchase agreement with Experian (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd for the proposed disposal of their entire 26% stake in Experian Information Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd for RM80mil cash.

True Or Not

QuickCheck: Does a rabbit’s diet consist mainly of carrots?

WHEN you think of a bunny eating a carrot, what comes to mind?

Thailand

Thai foreign minister does not reject foreign mediation, calls for neutrality in resolving Thailand-Cambodia conflict

BANGKOK: Sihasak Phuangketkeow, the Foreign Minister of Thailand, during his visit to Japan from Dec 18-20, said he was open to discuss the ongoing Thailand-Cambodia border conflict.

Nation

Website blocks target illegal content, not media organisations, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: Website access blocks imposed by the government do not involve media organisations, but are confined to content that clearly violates the law, such as gambling and pornography, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Cricket

Cricket-Lyon roars on return to Ashes stage in Adelaide

ADELAIDE, Dec 18 (Reuters) - After an upsetting omission from the second Ashes test in Brisbane, spinner Nathan Lyon was all smiles on Thursday as he celebrated his recall to the Australian XI with a two-wicket burst that launched a day of pain for England at Adelaide Oval.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sarawak free tertiary education scheme to continue beyond 2026, says Abang Johari

KUCHING: The Sarawak state government will continue the Free Tertiary Education Scheme beyond 2026, says Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

Nation

Labuan ferry terminal jetty upgrade expected to be completed by April 2028

KUALA LUMPUR: The upgrading project for the Labuan Vehicle and Passenger Ferry Terminal Jetty, a vital link between the federal territory and Sabah as well as Brunei, is scheduled for full completion on April 6, 2028.

Nation

Thai man charged with trafficking drugs worth RM11mil

JITRA: A Thai man has been charged in the Magistrate's Court here with trafficking 331kg of drugs worth almost RM11mil into the country.

World

Ukraine says 180,000 consumers were left without power after Russian overnight attack

KYIV, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Around 180,000 consumers were left without electricity supplies across five Ukrainian regions after a Russian attack overnight, Ukraine's acting energy minister Artem Nekrasov said on Thursday.

World

Russia sentences Briton who fought for Ukraine to 13 years in prison camp

MOSCOW, Dec 18 (Reuters) - A British man who fought for Ukraine against the Russian army has been sentenced to 13 years in a maximum security prison camp after being convicted of being a paid mercenary, Russian prosecutors said on Thursday.

Corporate News

Binasat bags RM52.46mil contract from Lembaga Dius Api

KUALA LUMPUR: Binasat Communications Bhd has accepted a contract from Lembaga Dius Api for managed and secure Internet service featuring software-defined wide area network for the headquarters, collection offices and navigation system.

Nation

Health Ministry warns against unregistered traditional medicine with harmful substances

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has warned the public not to buy or use the unregistered traditional medicine HW Beauty Date, Honey and Calamansi Powder, after it was found to contain harmful substances.

India

Air India Express flight from Jeddah makes emergency landing in Kochi airport

NEW DELHI: An Air India Express flight IX 398, headed to Kozhikode from Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, was forced to make an emergency landing at Kochi airport in Kerala on Thursday (Dec 18) due to a technical snag involving malfunctioning landing gear.

Nation

East Coast under persistent rain alert until tomorrow, says MetMalaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an alert-level persistent rain warning for Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu, expected until Friday (Dec 19).

Cycling

Malaysia hit 200-medal SEA Games target through track cycling gold

BANGKOK: Malaysia have met their target of winning 200 medals at the Thailand SEA Games, thanks to cycling's superb showing.

Internet

A dashcam tracked the road rage of UK man who drove into football parade

Paul Doyle was sentenced to more than 21 years on Tuesday after he struck more than 130 people leaving a victory parade for Liverpool FC.

Cycling

Superb ride as Ridwan opens track campaign with gold

BANGKOK: Mohd Ridwan Sahrom delivered the first gold for Malaysia in track cycling competition at Huamak Velodrome on Thursday (Dec 18).

Nation

Don't fish for votes at the expense of national unity, says PKR leader

MELAKA: Dividing society for personal or political gain must not be tolerated, says PKR deputy secretary-general Aidi Amin Yazid.