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Newborn’s body found outside surau

KUALA LUMPUR: The body of a newborn baby girl was found in the grounds of Surau Al-Hidayah, Kampung Melayu Pekan Rawang, Selangor, yesterday. Gombak district police chief ACP Noor Ariffin Mohamad Nasir said the unidentified infant’s body was found by a member of the surau congregation, who then alerted the

Bursa Malaysia approves Bintai Kinden regularisation plan

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has approved Bintai Kinden Corporation Bhd’s proposed regularisation plan, a significant milestone in its journey towards financial recovery and exit its Practice Note 17 (PN17) status. In a statement today, the engineering services company said the plan encompasses issuing 244 million new shares via a private placement, the

Mother’s love continues to be an inspiration for bowler Natasha

SEPANG: The saying that “A mother’s love lasts forever” rings true as Anita Mohamed Ali, 62, who is battling pancreatic cancer, finds strength and happiness in the success of her daughter, national bowler Natasha Mohamed Roslan, the first Malaysian woman to win a title at the International Bowling Federation (IBF) World

23 Malaysian referees selected for FIFA panel 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) announced today that 23 local referees have been selected by FIFA’s International Referees Panel to be registered as FIFA Referees this year. In an official statement on Facebook, FAM said the FIFA list comprises 19 male officials – six referees, eight assistant

Muhammad Akhyar joins TFC on two-year contract

KUALA NERUS: Speedy winger Muhammad Akhyar Rashid has officially joined Terengganu FC (TFC) after signing a two-year contract with the club today. The exciting news was shared by the Terengganu Football Club Sdn Bhd (TFCSB) management through TFC’s official Facebook page this afternoon. TFCSB chief executive officer Mohd Sabri Abas

‘Intimidating’ gaze from opponent motivates Li Jane

SEPANG: After being named Best Player of the Year in the United States Professional Women’s Bowling Association (PWBA) Tour last year, national bowler Sin Li Jane views the ‘intimidating’ gaze from her opponents as a positive sign to motivate her in continuing to thrive in the challenging sport of bowling. Li Jane, 33, who

Qatar, Egypt and US vow to ensure Gaza ceasefire implementation

ISTANBUL: Qatar, Egypt, and the United States (US) vowed Wednesday to guarantee the implementation of a Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, which is expected to come into effect on Jan 19, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. The three countries announced that “the parties to the conflict

MoHE focused on transforming students from job seekers to job creators

KUALA LUMPUR: Efforts to transform students from job seekers to job creators after graduation is the focus of the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) in the Malaysian Education Development Plan (PPPM) 2025-2035 which is currently being drafted. Deputy Higher Education Minister Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said entrepreneurship is one of the fields that

Arab nations welcome Gaza ceasefire pact

ISTANBUL: Arab countries welcomed a deal Wednesday on a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas which was reached after more than a year of intensive negotiations with Egyptian, Qatari and US mediators, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. “I welcome the ceasefire agreement in Gaza after over a

Local experts key to affordable BIM

KUALA LUMPUR: Building Information Modelling (BIM) software needs to be developed by more local experts, as this can not only reduce costs but also optimise the use of the technology in the nation’s construction industry, said Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. He said the current cost of BIM