Nation

MACC targets to recover RM10bil in lost revenue, says Azam

KOTA BARU: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has tasked its Multi-Agency Task Force (MATF) with recovering RM10bil in misappropriated funds and state revenue losses this year.

World

Exclusive-Pact with Trump calls for allies to step up fast on Arctic security, says NATO's Rutte

DAVOS, Switzerland, ‌Jan 22 (Reuters) - The framework deal on Greenland agreed with ‌U.S. President Donald Trump would require NATO allies to step ‌up on Arctic security and the first results of this will be seen this year, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told Reuters on Thursday.

Nation

Healthcare can't be a luxury reserved for the few, says Amir Hamzah after introducing 'base plan' coverage

KUALA LUMPUR: The new insurance "base plan" under the Reset strategy is meant to widen access and complement the universal coverage provided by the government, says Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Corporate News

BWYS shareholders approve RM67mil property disposal, RM94.5mil land acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR: BWYS Group Bhd's shareholders have approved the disposal of a leasehold industrial property in Bukit Changgang for RM67mil, alongside the acquisition of a freehold industrial land in Tanjong Duabelas for RM94.5mil.

Thailand

Thai Defence minister urges tighter border watch, election on track

BANGKOK: Defence Minister Gen Natthaphon Nakphanit said he has instructed the armed forces to tighten security along the borders and in the three southern border provinces as the election approaches, while urging the public to remain confident that state agencies are prepared and that rumours suggesting there will be no election are unfounded.

Sabah & Sarawak

Let's strengthen BN-GRS cooperation for Sabah's benefit, says Zahid

KINABATANGAN: Political parties need to put prolonged quarrels to rest and focus on developing Sabah for the benefit of its people, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Entertainment

Is your new favourite singer AI? Some people think Sienna Rose could be

She is a jazz singer with over 3.2 million monthly listeners on music streaming platform Spotify.

Climate

The cost of delivery: Fast shipping has become more polluting around the world

You shop, find something you want and click to buy. It shows up today, overnight or tomorrow. We've gotten used to that speed. But that convenience comes with a climate cost.

AseanPlus News

Australia mourns in candlelight for Bondi Beach shooting victims

SYDNEY: Australians fell silent and lit candles on a national day of mourning on Thursday (Jan 22) for the 15 people killed by gunmen who opened fire on a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach.

Tennis

Tennis-Veteran Wawrinka outlasts Gea to extend Australian Open stay

MELBOURNE, Jan ‌22 (Reuters) - Stan Wawrinka lived to fight another day in his final Australian Open on Thursday, the three-times ‌Grand Slam winner battling to a marathon 4-6 6-3 3-6 7-5 7-6(10-3) win over Frenchman Arthur ‌Gea to reach the third round at Melbourne Park.

Corporate News

Kimlun issues RM10.81mil Islamic commercial papers

KUALA LUMPUR: Kimlun Corporation Bhd has successfully issued Islamic commercial papers (ICP) with a nominal value of RM10.81 million pursuant to its ICP programme.

World

Hungary's opposition lead narrows slightly ahead of April vote, poll shows

BUDAPEST, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Hungary's main ‌opposition Tisza party's lead over Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz has narrowed ‌slightly in January, a poll showed on Thursday, ahead of an April ‌12 election in which Orban faces a tough reelection bid.

Nation

Border agency seizes RM2mil worth of contraband nationwide

KLANG: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has seized about RM2mil in various enforcement actions nationwide since the start of the year.

Motorsport

Motor racing-McLaren to maximise development time before running new F1 car

LONDON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Formula One champions ‌McLaren plan to wait until the second or third day of pre-season testing in Barcelona next week before running their car ‌in order to allow maximum development time.

Nation

Border Control officers seize illegal frozen pork worth over RM650,000

KLANG: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection (AKPS) has seized two containers full of illegal frozen pork worth more than RM650,000.

Corporate News

Cabnet secures RM14.8mil electrical contracts Johor Baru

KUALA LUMPUR: Cabnet Holdings Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, Cabnet M&E Sdn Bhd, has secured contracts worth RM14.8mil from Haily Construction Sdn Bhd for electrical system works on projects in Johor Bahru.

Singapore

American man who possessed vape with cannabis-related substance in Singapore's Marina Bay condo jailed more than a year

SINGAPORE: A man was jailed for 12 months and two weeks on Thursday (Jan 22) for possessing a vape device containing a cannabis-related substance and for cannabis consumption.

Technology

Taiwan's Compal warns rising memory prices to impact industry into 2027

(Corrects chairman's first name to ‌Ray, not Rey, in paragraph 8)

Nation

New 'base plan' medical insurance to make coverage more affordable, says Bank Negara

KUALA LUMPUR: A new "base plan" medical insurance framework will make basic coverage more affordable and accessible while alleviating concerns over steep premium hikes, says Bank Negara.

Nation

Cops launch probe into alleged 12-year-long abuse case

SIBU: Police have opened an investigation into an alleged case of neglect and abuse involving a child, following a report lodged by a local woman on December 9.