Thursday, 16 April 2026

Author: Bernama

Targeted toll exemption for festive seasons under review – PM Anwar

By Anas Abu Hassan DAVOS: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government is working on a more targeted approach for the provision of toll exemptions during the festive seasons. Anwar, who is also the Minister of Finance, said that similar to previous subsidy adjustments, toll exemptions should only

Aaron-Wooi Yik take the lead to round two

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik have steered their Indonesia Masters campaign on the right path by defeating Denmark’s William Kryger Boe-Christian Faust Kjaer in the first round on Tuesday. In the action that took place at Istora Senayan, Jakarta, the pair who are ranked fifth

Malaysia eye redemption after India loss

KLANG: Malaysia suffered a heavy defeat against defending champions India in their second Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup group match at the Bayuemas Oval on Tuesday. The Group A match saw India secure a 10-wicket victory with ease, chasing down the 32-run target without losing much sweat. The Malaysian team,

Healthcare sector to grow further this year: Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s healthcare sector’s growth in 2025 will be supported by increasing medical tourism, inpatient admissions, and complex case treatments, according to Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB). In a note today, the investment bank highlighted that Indonesia’s growing demand for complex healthcare has led to an influx of

Hamilton enjoys first day in Ferrari red ahead of maiden test drive

ROME: Lewis Hamilton has posted his first picture dressed in Ferrari overalls on the eve of what is set to be his maiden test for the famous Italian team, reported PA Media/dpa news agency. The 40-year-old is expected to get behind the wheel of a Ferrari for the first time

Netflix profit climbs as subscriber numbers rise

WASHINGTON: Online entertainment conglomerate Netflix’s profit climbed in the fourth quarter, the company said on Tuesday, reported German news agency dpa. The company’s bottom line came in at US$1.869 billion, or US$4.27 per share. This compares with US$938 million, or US$2.11 per share, in the previous year. Analysts on average

Trump’s migration changes face first legal challenge

WASHINGTON: At the start of his new term in office, US President Donald Trump tested the limits of his power and immediately faced resistance, reported German news agency dpa. Several US states and civil rights organisations said on Tuesday they intend to legally prevent the abolition of birthright citizenship in

JS-Sez talk of the town among investors

KUALA LUMPUR: The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) has become a hot topic among industry players across Asia. One Belt One Road Chamber of Commerce (OBORCC) president Datuk Seri Tan Thian Lai said this is evident as several companies from China and the Middle East have expressed their interest in

Meta lures Tiktok creators with bonuses

SAN FRANCISCO: Meta announced bonuses on Tuesday to lure TikTok creators to its platforms, reported Xinhua. Eligible TikTok creators will be able to earn up to US$5,000 in bonuses over three months for posting Reels on Facebook and Instagram, the company said. These creators will also get access to the