Thursday, 16 April 2026

Author: Bernama

Muhammad Fadhil whizz up for gold win

NILAI: National track cyclist Muhammad Fadhil Mohd Zonis proved he is nearing his best after emerging as the champion in the men’s elite keirin event at the ASEAN Track Series (President’s Cup) on Sunday. The 27-year-old clocked a perfect sprint time to win the final of the event at the National Velodrome here,

Readers flock to Angela Merkel’s life story

FRANKFURT: The memoirs of former German chancellor Angela Merkel are having a “sensational” run, her publisher said on Saturday, two months after the book’s release, reported German news agency (dpa). “We are still selling around 12,000 copies a week, which is sensational,” publisher Kerstin Gleba of Kiepenheuer & Witsch told

Ramssol aims 200,000 used bike sales

KUALA LUMPUR: Ramssol Group Bhd is targeting to sell 100,000 to 200,000 used motorcycles this year through its digital platform, Rider Gate, developed by its subsidiary RAMS Autotech. Group managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Cllement Tan Chee Seng is optimistic of the target on strong market demand for

Gold gains, rubber rises, palm eases

KUALA LUMPUR: Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to remain well-supported, driven by uncertainty surrounding the policies of US President-elect Donald Trump. SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes noted that markets are anticipating the inflationary impact of these policies, adding to existing inflationary pressures. “I anticipate gold

The gateway into Southeast Asia market

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is the perfect gateway into Southeast Asia, especially with the participation of the United Kingdom (UK) in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) of which Malaysia is also a member. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz had in a session organised recently by Standard Chartered

ASEAN ranks as fifth-largest economy

LANGKAWI: Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan today opened the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ (AMM) Retreat here, highlighting the need for ASEAN to focus on regional economic integration, climate preparedness and inclusivity to navigate a rapidly changing global landscape. “Our diversity of economic strengths and capabilities, coupled with ASEAN’s involvement

Bank Islam introduces new credit card for premier wealth clients

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has introduced the Bank Islam Mastercard World Premier Wealth Credit Card-i for its Premier Wealth clients. It is an exclusive by-invitation-only credit card that provides unique privileges and competitive benefits. The bank is rewarding 5,000 Enrich points to the first 200 Premier Wealth clients who

Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin keep Malaysian flag flying at India open

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s top men’s doubles pair, Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani, are the country’s sole representatives to have advanced to the final of the 2025 India Open Badminton Championship. The third seeds secured their spot in the final tomorrow after defeating seventh-seeded Indian duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty, 21-18, 21-14, in

No change in number of flood victims in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: The number of flood victims in Sabah remained at 1,054 people from 355 families this morning. In a statement today, the Sabah Malaysian Civil Defence Force stated that 993 victims, involving 338 families, are at seven relief centres (PPS) in Pitas, while 61 victims from 17 families are at