Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Author: Bernama

Light aircraft makes emergency landing  

KUALA LUMPUR: A light aircraft made an emergency landing at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (LTSAAS) in Subang, Selangor this morning. Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) chief executive officer Datuk Captain Norazman Mahmud said two pilots onboard the Diamond DA-42 light aircraft with registration number N566CB, operated by

Pro-Palestine protests: US university cancels graduation ceremony

WASHINGTON: The University of Southern California (USC) has cancelled its main graduation ceremony set for May 10, citing safety concerns and the implementation of new security measures following recent pro-Palestinian protests on campus. These measures will slow down the processing of the large number of guests expected, making it unfeasible

AFC U23 Asian Cup: Mixed emotions for coach as Indonesia ousts South Korea

SEOUL: Indonesia’s head coach Shin Tae Yong experienced mixed emotions as his team ousted his native South Korea with an 11-10 victory on penalties in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup quarterfinals Thursday in Qatar. “This feels great,” Shin said, acknowledging the complexity of defeating his homeland. “But someone had to

Gaza aid flotilla delayed due to pressure from Zionist regime

ISTANBUL: The aid flotilla “Break The Siege: Mission To Gaza 2024” which was planned for Apr 26 (Friday) will be delayed again, following pressure from the Zionist Regime to withdraw a flag state from the lead ship, Akdeniz, claimed Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC). “The Freedom Flotilla is ready to sail.

Alphabet reports revenues, net income jump in first quarter

SAN FRANCISCO: Alphabet Inc, Alphabet parent company, on Thursday reported its first-quarter revenue at US$80.54 billion, up 15 per cent from the same period last year, reported Xinhua. Announcing its financial results for the quarter ending March 31, the company said its net income was US$23.66 billion, or US$1.89 of

Trademark, copyright infringements still occur despite wider awareness of IP rights

By Nurqalby Mohd Reda This article is in conjunction with World Intellectual Property Day which is observed every year on April 26. KUALA LUMPUR: Intellectual property rights violations have become commonplace in this country, sparing not even the products pioneered by local entrepreneurs. The casualties include Malaysian online entrepreneur and

National team get favourable draw for 2024 Sepak Takraw World Cup

KUALA LUMPUR: The national sepak takraw team have received a favourable draw and should have no problems checking into the final of the 2024 Sepak Takraw World Cup at the Titiwangsa Stadium here from May 18-26. In yesterday’s (Apr 25) official draw held here, hosts Malaysia have been placed in

Umrah package scam: Tribunal orders company to pay RM46,940 to six individuals

TAWAU: A Putrajaya-based company offering umrah travel packages was ordered to compensate six individuals, including a married couple, with RM46,940 after they failed to perform their umrah pilgrimage scheduled for March 20 last year. Malaysian Consumer Claims Tribunal (TTPM) Sabah branch president Larina Wong, instructed Emraz Travel & Tour Sdn

Varsities should screen programmes, but not to extent of compromising autonomy: Expert

KUALA LUMPUR: Universities should implement screening processes for the programmes they conduct, but not to the extent of compromising their autonomy and openness, according to an expert. International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM senior lecturer at the Department of Quran and Sunnah Studies, Faculty of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences)