Latest
-
Metro News
Culture and craft take centre stage in Penang
COMPACT, uniform and tightly wrapped, these are among the signs of a well-made zong zi (rice dumpling).
-
Nation
Nuclear energy still under study
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has begun a feasibility study on nuclear power as a means to secure cleaner and more reliable electricity in the decades ahead, with the government aiming to decide by 2031 whether to adopt nuclear as part of the country's future energy mix.
-
STARPICKS
BN banking on track record
JOHOR BARU: Barisan Nasional is seeking a fresh mandate from Johoreans armed with its track record and achievements, says Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
-
STARPICKS
39 hotspots under scrutiny amid Johor polls
JOHOR BARU: Johor police have identified 39 hotspots in the upcoming Johor state election, says state police chief Comm Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad (pic).
-
Nation
No rush on nuclear power, decision expected by 2031
PETALING JAYA: The real challenge of adopting nuclear power is not the technology itself, but whether Malaysia can train enough specialists, tighten its regulations and win over a wary public, says Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Chang Lih Kang.
-
Nation
Experts: Nuclear energy in M’sia requires a national ecosystem
PETALING JAYA: Nuclear energy is not completely out of reach for Malaysia, but experts warn the nation must first commit to a long development process to establish a complete operational ecosystem.
-
STARPICKS
Onn Hafiz: Young voters are a crucial voting bloc
JOHOR BARU: Young and first-time voters will play a crucial role in the coming Johor state polls, with those under 40 making up nearly half the state's population.
-
STARPICKS
Parties gear up for reveal of state election candidates
PETALING JAYA: With one week to go before the 14-day campaigning period in the Johor elections begins, political parties are making final preparations ahead of announcing their candidates.
-
Focus
A prairie power struggle
CRAZY Alice, a half-tonne bison, likes to feast on grass and roll in the dirt, but her deepest attachment might be to a certain corner of the Montana prairie – when her handlers once moved her herd to a different pasture, she tried to break out and go back.
-
Focus
Breaking point at Mount Fuji
JUST after sunrise on a cloudless spring day, Junichi Horiuchi, wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers cap and hot-pink gloves and carrying a walking stick, was on the hunt.
-
Focus
Bacterial fix for a burning problem
RICE farmers Siriporn and Amnat Taidee used to burn their padi fields between plantings – a common method of clearing crop residue partly blamed for toxic smog that blankets much of Thailand every spring.
-
Nation
Dr Wee: Align curricula with 310,000 green jobs target
KUALA LUMPUR: Universities must continually adapt their curricula and work closely with industries to prepare graduates for emerging green industries and future workforce demands, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
-
Nation
UM enters top tier in 2027 QS rankings
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's oldest university has been listed as one of the top 4% of universities in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
-
Corporate News
SRKK AI eyes opportunities from RM9bil Microsoft investment in M’sia
SRKK AI Bhd sees Microsoft Corp's landmark US$2.2bil (RM8.99bil) investment in Malaysia as a catalyst for the country's artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, creating new opportunities for the group to deepen its presence in AI-driven digital transformation and managed technology services.
-
Nation
Teen girl seriously injured after being robbed in Tumpat
KOTA BARU: A 15-year-old girl sustained serious injuries in a suspected robbery at Kampung Mesira, Palekbang, Tumpat.
-
Football
Soccer-High-flying Sweden take on disappointed Dutch in Group F
HOUSTON, June 18 (Reuters) - Sweden head into their Group F clash against the Netherlands in Houston on Saturday flying high after producing their best World Cup scoring performance in 88 years, while the Dutch aim to regain confidence following a disappointing opening draw.
-
Other Sports
Scandinavia snatches Gold Cup in thriller as O’Brien seals 100th victory
ASCOT, England, June 18 (Reuters) - Star stayer Scandinavia chased down last year's winner Trawlerman in the dying stages to claim the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot and land trainer Aidan O'Brien his 100th winner at flat racing's most prestigious festival.
-
Football
Qatar fan group born from World Cup frustration finds its voice
VANCOUVER, June 18 (Reuters) - The fan movement that gave Qatar a sea of maroon at the World Cup began with an uncomfortable conclusion: four years ago, the host nation had failed to make enough noise at its own tournament.
-
Tech
Apple allows alternative app stores, payments in Brazil after deal with regulator
SAO PAULO, June 18 (Reuters) - Apple said on Thursday it will allow developers in Brazil to distribute iOS apps through alternative marketplaces and process payments outside its system, following an agreement with the country's antitrust watchdog CADE.
-
Football
Soccer-World Cup captains to swap pennants denouncing hate
June 18 (Reuters) - Captains at Thursday's World Cup fixtures will exchange special pennants denouncing discrimination to mark the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, as FIFA revealed it has blocked hundreds of thousands of abusive posts during the tournament.
