Thursday, 19 March 2026

Author: Bernama

Aneka Jaringan unit bags RM82.8-million subcontract from IJM Construction

KUALA LUMPUR: Aneka Jaringan Holdings Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Aneka Jaringan Sdn Bhd, has secured a subcontract to undertake the bored piling and reverse circulation drilling (RCD) works for Package 1 (Section 1 and 2A) of the New Pantai Highway Extension Project worth RM82.8 million from IJM Construction Sdn Bhd. The commencement date of

Russia hails ties with Türkiye as ‘absolutely new type of interstate interaction’

MOSCOW, Russia: The Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday praised Russian-Turkish relations as an “absolutely new type of interstate interaction based on equality, respect for sovereignty, and consideration of each other’s fundamental interests”, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.  In a statement marking the 105th anniversary of the signing of the Moscow Treaty

Hextar Capital secures RM75.9-million sub-contract for Kabota Camp Project in Sabah

KUALA LUMPUR: Hextar Capital Bhd’s subsidiary, Legacy Core Sdn Bhd, has bagged a sub-contract for the Kabota Camp Project in Tawau, Sabah, with a RM75.9 million contract value. In a Bursa Malaysia filing, Hextar said the sub-contract will comprise geotechnical and earthworks, pavement, infrastructure works, and related construction work for

Japan’s average land prices rise for fifth consecutive year

TOKYO, Japan: Government data showed on Tuesday that the average land prices in Japan rose for the fifth consecutive year amid a modest economic recovery, reported Xinhua. The nationwide average land prices in all categories climbed 2.8 per cent from a year earlier, as of January 1, marking the sharpest

Audi posts surprise 10% profit increase for 2025

MUNICH, Germany: Profits for German carmaker, Audi, rose by 10 per cent in 2025, in what marked a surprise improvement as fellow German brands struggled heavily last year, according to full-year results released on Tuesday, reported German Press Agency (dpa). Profit after tax increased to €4.6 billion (USD5.29 billion) from the

Fiscal reforms give government room to manoeuvre amid West Asia conflict

KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s commitment to fiscal policy reforms over the past few years is bearing fruit, affording it room to adopt a wait-and-see approach amid the conflict in West Asia, according to OCBC Research Group. Its senior ASEAN economist, Lavanya Venkateswaran, said Malaysia is handling external volatility from a position

Super League: JDT thrash PDRM FC 7-0 to extend dominant reign

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Johor: Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) maintained their remarkable dominance in the Super League after thrashing PDRM FC 7-0 at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on Wednesday night. The Southern Tigers started aggressively as early as the fourth minute when Bergson Da Silva’s header from a cross by La’ Vere

Move on from dark episode, build home-grown team

KUALA LUMPUR: Football legend, Jamal Nasir Ismail, has urged the national team to move on from the dark episode involving heritage players and instead focus on bigger challenges, including building a home-grown team for the future. He said the priority now is to build a sustainable team by giving more

Germany rules out European-led mission to protect ships in Strait of Hormuz

BERLIN, Germany: Germany’s foreign minister on Tuesday rejected the idea of an independent European military mission to protect merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz, saying European forces lack the necessary capabilities, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.  “I don’t believe Europe should pursue an independent course here,” Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul,