Sunday, 8 February 2026

Author: Bernama

Brave female firefighters lend strength to contain Simpang Renggam peatland fire

KLUANG, Johor:  As a peatland fire swept across a Simpang Renggam plantation, two women stood resolute, battling the flames and lending their strength and courage to the firefighting effort. One took part in the frontline efforts at the pineapple and oil palm plantation, while the other oversaw the operation, planning

Repair works on Jalan Lojing-Gua Musang slope set to begin in March

GUA MUSANG, Kelantan: Work to repair the slope along route FT185, Section 107.6, Jalan Lojing-Gua Musang here is expected to begin in March, said Works Minister, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said they would initially construct a temporary road diversion so that the route could be reopened to motorists.

Anwar denies any link to Epstein case

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today denied having any connection with any party involved in the case of late American financier, Jeffrey Epstein. In a post on X, Anwar briefly said he had only today become aware that an external party had sought to meet him and had

Unnecessary misunderstandings put to rest

SEOUL: South Korea’s Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said Saturday he thinks “unnecessary misunderstandings” were resolved through his talks with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington over renewed trade tensions this  week, Yonhap News Agency reported. Kim made the remark upon his return home at Incheon International Airport in Incheon,

Southeast Asia’s oldest zoos marks 120 years

YANGON: The Yangon Zoological Gardens, the oldest zoo in Myanmar, celebrated its 120th anniversary on Saturday. To mark the occasion, a series of events is held from Jan. 31 to Feb. 4, including a market fair, dancing and singing performances, magic shows, and talk shows designed especially for children. Founded

EU commits €63 million lifeline to Myanmar

BRUSSELS: The European Union will provide €63 million (US$74.85 million) to support the people of Myanmar, five years after the military takeover in the Southeast Asian nation, reported German Press Agency (dpa). “With this new funding, humanitarian partners will continue providing life-saving aid, from food and shelter to emergency healthcare

Florida cold snap delays Artemis II plans

WASHINGTON: Due to unusually low temperatures and strong winds in Florida, the United States (US) space agency NASA has adjusted the launch schedule for the first manned mission to the moon in more than half a century, reported German Press Agency (dpa). The uncrewed ground test of Artemis 2, originally

Moon mission priority

Blue Origin pauses space tourism flights to focus on lunar missions SAN JOSE: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ United States (US) space company Blue Origin on Friday announced it would suspend space tourism flights for at least two years, to focus on “the company’s human lunar capabilities,” reported German Press Agency

Gold pressured by hawkish US Federal Reserve outlook

KUALA LUMPUR: The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade lower this week amid firmer US dollar sentiment. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd’s Chief Economist, Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid, said spot gold prices have edged closer to the USD5,000 per troy ounce level as the US

MSCI raises no concerns over Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia Bhd’s disclosure and transparency standards remain strong, and the initial public offerings (IPOs) with a free float below 25 per cent have not raised material concerns for Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), said chief executive officer Datuk Fad’l Mohamed. “MSCI’s recent action is very Indonesia-specific. From