KOTA KINABALU, Sabah: Barisan Nasional (BN) Chairman, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, predicts that no party will secure a strong majority in the 17th Sabah State Election this Saturday, opening the door for a coalition government. The Deputy Prime Minister said that multi-cornered contests in most seats indicated that
KUALA LUMPUR: The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures were mostly higher in the early session today. At 9.15 am, November 2025 rose 5.5 points to 1,622.0, December 2025 and march 2026 added 5.0 points to 1,623.0 and 1,605.0 respectively, while June 2026 was flat at 1,611.5. Turnover stood
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd today suspended intraday short selling (IDSS) of D&O Green Technologies Bhd for the rest of the day. In a filing, the exchange operator said the halt was triggered after D&O’s share price fell more than 15 per cent, or 15 sen, from its reference price.
KUALA LUMPUR: regained buying interest in heavyweights, taking the cue from upbeat regional markets. At 12.30 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) was up 8.93 points, or 0.55 per cent, to 1,620.67 from Tuesday’s close of 1,611.74. The benchmark index, which opened 4.39 points higher at 1,616.13, swung
From Farah Najihah Zuraimi TOKYO: “My sincere apologies to all Malaysians.” That’s the honest reaction of chef de mission (CDM) Mohd Yusri Abdul Ghani after the national contingent ended their Deaflympics Tokyo 2025 campaign with a medal haul of just one gold, two silvers and one bronze – way off
WASHINGTON: The selection process for the next United Nations (UN) secretary-general formally began on Tuesday as the presidents of the Security Council and the General Assembly issued a joint letter inviting member states to nominate candidates and outlining procedures for the months ahead, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. “Noting with regret
RIO DE JANEIRO: After his conviction for an attempted coup, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro must serve his more than 27-year prison sentence at the Federal Police headquarters in Brasília, reported German news agency dpa. The former president – who was in office from 2019 to 2022 – will initially
LONDON: Cristiano Ronaldo is set to be available for the start of Portugal’s World Cup campaign despite his red card against Ireland, reported PA Media/dpa. A FIFA disciplinary committee has imposed a three-match ban, but the final two games are suspended for one year, provided there is no similar infringement
NEW YORK: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres affirmed on Tuesday that the Palestinian people have the right to dignity, justice, and self-determination, just like all other nations. The Palestine News and Info Agency (WAFA) reported that Guterres emphasised that establishing a Palestinian state is a legitimate right. Speaking at a special
KUALA LUMPUR: Saudi Arabia will host the inaugural BEYOND PROFIT International Non-profit Forum in Riyadh from Dec 3 to 5, convening global leaders, policymakers, and practitioners to explore the sector’s future and its contribution to sustainable development and social impact. Organised by the National Centre for Non-profit Sector (NCNP) and powered by the
