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,
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
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
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
SHAH ALAM: With Chinese New Year fast approaching, the Wan Seng Hang Dragon and Lion Arts workshop in Bandar Pinggiran Subang is a hive of activity, as skilled craftsmen meticulously handcraft hundreds of lion heads – an iconic symbol deeply treasured by the Chinese community. Siow Ho Phiew, better known
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
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
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
By Karina Imran & Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians’ quality of living is set to improve following next month’s minimum wage rise and civil service salary adjustment. The latest salary increase in the civil service is among efforts to ensure sufficient income for survival amid economic uncertainty and rising
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Food Agency has announced a recall of a French soft cheese due to potential contamination with listeria monocytogenes, reported Xinhua. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the agency reported that the European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed, a cross-border information network, had flagged the recall
