Friday, 24 April 2026

Author: Bernama

Malaysia set for Thai finals showdown

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia stormed into the final of the team regu event at the 2025 Asian Sepaktakraw Cup after defeating India 2-0 in the semi-final held at Stadium Titiwangsa here today. The victory keeps alive Malaysia’s mission to end a 34-year team title winless streak against perennial archrivals, Thailand, who

Giant pandas Fu Wa and Feng Yi return to China after 9 years in Malaysia

SEPANG, Selangor: Giant pandas, Fu Wa and Feng Yi, were officially sent home to China today, concluding their stay in Malaysia since May 21, 2014, under the terms of the International Giant Panda Conservation Cooperation Project. The momentous send-off held at the Animal Hotel, Kuala Lumpur International Airport, was attended

Malaysian Army honours two soldiers for bravery in saving lives

PORT DICKSON: The Malaysian Army today honoured two personnel with the “Pisau Tentera Darat” (Army Dagger) award for their bravery in saving civilian lives. Army Chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan presented the award to Staff Sergeant Muhammad Nizam Samsul Anuar, 37, from the Royal Army Service Corps Training Centre

Poland holds presidential election to choose Duda’s successor

WARSAW, Poland: Poland holds its presidential election on Sunday to choose a successor to incumbent President, Andrzej Duda, German Press Agency (dpa) reported. Twelve men and one woman are running to succeed Duda, who cannot run again after serving two five-year terms. Warsaw Mayor, Rafał Trzaskowski, is leading in the

Biggest prisoner swap since war began

MOSCOW, Russia: Ukrainian Defence Minister, Rustem Umerov, announced on Friday that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to carry out the largest prisoner-of-war exchange since the onset of the conflict between the two countries, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. Speaking at a news conference in Istanbul, Umerov emphasised that this agreement was

Twin hopes take flight

MANILA: Filipino conjoined twins, Klea and Maurice Ann Misa, are set to fly to Riyadh on Saturday for a life-changing separation surgery fully funded by the Saudi government. The twins will be treated at King Abdulaziz Medical City under the Ministry of National Guard, with their case led by Dr

No no-fly zones declared over KLCC during ASEAN Summit

KUALA LUMPUR: No no-fly zones for aircraft have been declared at the location of the ASEAN Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) on May 26 and 27. Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Captain Norazman Mahmud, said that any existing restrictions or flight bans remain in force

Zulhijjah new moon to be sighted on 27 May to determine Aidiladha date

PUTRAJAYA: The sighting of the new moon of Zulhijjah to determine the date for Aidiladha will be conducted on May 27, said the office of the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal in a statement today. The official date will be announced that same night on radio and television, it said. “The Conference of

Malaysian regu sweep aside Thailand 2-0, clinch Asian Cup sepak takraw title

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia continued to prove its dominance over sepak takraw giants Thailand by emerging as the regu champions in the Asian Sepak Takraw Championship 2025 at Titiwangsa Stadium here on Thursday. The Malaysian trio led by Farhan Adam (feeder), Mohammad Syahir Mohd Rosdi (tekong), and Mohamad Azlan Alias (killer), maintained Malaysia’s status