Thursday, 5 February 2026

Author: Bernama

Harimau Malaya praised for beating PNG 10-0

KUALA NERUS: National team head coach Kim Pan Gon (pic) was smiling gleefully after Malaysia thrashed Papua New Guinea 10-0 in a Tier 1 international friendly at the Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium here, on Tuesday night. Pan Gon admitted he was very happy with the players’ commitment after Harimau

Malaysia records 4.5 mln tourists in 2023 Q1

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia recorded 4,5 million tourist arrivals in the first quarter of this year with most of them coming from Asean countries which indicates a positive development in the country’s tourism industry. Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Khairul Firdaus Akhbar Khan said if the momentum continues, the ministry

Titan’s mothership says its op ‘extremely safe’

LONDON: A spokesman for the mothership that launched the missing submersible has defended OceanGate, saying it runs an “extremely safe operation”, reported German news agency (dpa). Questions were raised about the safety of the vessel, named Titan, during a press conference in Canada on Wednesday. Five people are on board

Cops receive four reports on kidnapping scam  

KUALA LUMPUR: Police received four reports on kidnapping ransom scam targeting schoolchildren in the Klang Valley this month. Brickfields police chief ACP Amihizam Abdul Shukor said the reports were received between June 13 and 15 after a WhatsApp message about an incident went viral. “In that case, a local woman

KPJ Healthcare, Decathlon and Pa&Ma stand up against prostate cancer

KUALA LUMPUR: KPJ Healthcare Berhad (KPJ Healthcare) in collaboration with Decathlon Malaysia and Pa&Ma (rpt: Pa&Ma), a magazine for young parents, is raising awareness on its efforts to combat prostate cancer and promote overall men’s health in conjunction with the Father’s Day celebration this year. Officer in charge of KPJ

Zoom Scheduler allows users to align calendars fast, easy

KUALA LUMPUR: Zoom Video Communications Inc (Zoom) has announced general availability for its new Zoom Scheduler tool and the extension of the free signup period until July 20. According to a statement, Zoom Scheduler makes finding the perfect meeting time easier by sharing availability for others to conveniently book appointments.

Ex-lecturer highlights Jawi writing through khat calligraphy

ALOR SETAR: A former geography and cartography lecturer at Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah took on the role of elevating the use of Jawi writing through the art of Islamic calligraphy or better known the art of Arabic and Jawi khat calligraphy to the younger generation through the establishment of

Political parties reminded not to touch ‘3R’ issues

PUTRAJAYA: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail gave a reminder to political parties involved in the coming state elections to stay away from sensitive issues involving  religion, royalty and race (3R). He said if such matters were raised during the state elections, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will take

Speculation on exchange traded fund for cryptocurrency lifts bitcoin

LONDON: Bitcoin climbed above US$30,000 Wednesday, after investment firm BlackRock filed a notice of an intention to open an exchange-traded fund for the cryptocurrency. The price hit a high point of US$30,067.01 for the most recognisable cryptocurrency, on Wednesday. The figure represents a six-week high for Bitcoin and an approximately

Dounan flower market welcomes over 2.3 mln visitors since January

KUNMING (China): Colourful flowers and their natural scents , ornamental plants and other garden items greet visitors who arrive at Dounan Village in Kunming, the largest flower wholesale market in Asia and the second-largest worldwide. The panorama at the village adds to its unique climate and geographical conditions that favour