Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Author: Bernama

Scientists warn 20% of wetlands could disappear

MOSCOW: Roughly 20 per cent of the world’s wetlands could disappear by 2050. These wetlands are among the planet’s most valuable ecosystems, despite being some of the most fragile, scientists from Russia’s Tomsk University have warned, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported. They highlighted that since 1970, humanity has forfeited nearly

Foreign investors pour USD389 million into Asian stocks

KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign investors continued to net buy Asian stocks for the second consecutive week, recording a net inflow of USD389.4 million (RM1.655 billion), according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd. In its Fund Flow Report for the week ended August 15, 2025, it reported that only India and Thailand registered

AMMB net profit rises to RM516 million in 1Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: AMMB Holdings Bhd’s net profit rose to RM516.18 million in the first quarter ended June 30, 2025 from RM500.20 million in the same period a year ago.  The banking group said in a Bursa Malaysia filing yesterday that its revenue also increased to RM1.29 billion from RM1.18 billion

CelcomDigi records higher net profit at RM439 mil in 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR: CelcomDigi Bhd has recorded a higher net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025) to RM438.94 million from RM406.02 million posted in the same quarter a year ago. This was supported by disciplined capital and operating expenditure management as well as the realisation of

A hat-trick of titles for Aira

KUALA LUMPUR: National squash player, Aira Azman extended her dominance at the 40th National Championships 2025 by securing her third consecutive title after outlasting her elder sister Aifa in a gripping five-set final in the women’s premier category on Sunday. The 20-year-old defending champion edged past 23-year-old Aifa 8-11, 11-5, 9-11, 11-6,

Anti-bullying efforts must start in primary schools

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has decreed that the government implement a comprehensive anti-bullying campaign, beginning at the primary school level, to curb the growing problem. The King warned that if bullying is not addressed early in primary schools, it risks producing a generation lacking respect

2,924 ATM cards seized in ‘along’ operations crackdown

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested five men believed to be ‘collectors’ and ‘runners’ for an unlicenced moneylending syndicate, or along, and seized 2,924 ATM cards. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (JSJK) Director, Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa, said that following surveillance in Subang Jaya, police arrested three local men who were

Public concerns on radiation risks remain a key challenge

KOTA KINABALU: Public misconceptions about nuclear technology, often linked to safety concerns as well as potential risks to health and the environment, must be addressed to ensure the sustainable growth of the industry in Malaysia. Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Mohammad Yusof Apdal said that fostering greater public

Harimau Malaya faces Singapore, Palestine early Sept

KUALA LUMPUR: The national men’s football squad will play two Tier 1 international friendlies at two different venues next month.   According to a post on the official Malaysia NT Facebook page today, Harimau Malaya, under the guidance of Peter Cklamovski, will begin their friendlies campaign with the ‘Causeway Derby’ against

Over 100 tonnes of pork carcasses confiscated by DVS

KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) seized 114 tonnes of pig carcass, estimated to be worth RM3.05 million, involving the transfer of carcasses without approval in 18 cases of seizure from 2024 until last July.   Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup