Thursday, 1 January 2026

Author: Bernama

King conveys condolences, orders MAF to conduct thorough probe

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia has expressed his sadness and conveyed his condolences to the families of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) helicopter crash victims in Lumut this morning. In a Facebook post, Sultan Ibrahim ordered the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) to conduct a thorough investigation

Embracing change crucial for bumi entrepreneurs to stay ahead

By Balkish Awang KUALA LUMPUR: Embracing change is not just a necessity – it’s a strategic imperative for bumiputera entrepreneurs   looking to remain relevant and resilient in the ever-changing landscape. To thrive in the marketplace, experts said they should step outside their comfort zone by developing innovative strategies, seize new

RMN choppers involved in third rehearsal before incident: Defence Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: The two helicopters which collided and crashed at the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Base were undergoing a rehearsal for the third time in conjunction with RMN Fleet Open Day celebration scheduled on Saturday. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the incident resulted in the death of

Sivasangari now ranked 11th in the world

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s women’s squash champion S. Sivasangari is inching closer to the world’s top 10 after climbing two places to 11th in the world rankings. The 25-year-old, who recently won the inaugural London Classic Squash Tournament earlier this month, has accumulated 535 points according to the official website of

Refrain from circulating clips of crash of RMN choppers: Fahmi  

KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil advises media practitioners and the public against circulating video clips of the two Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) helicopters’ crash in Lumut, Perak this morning. “Videos depicting the moments of the incident should not be circulated. Let us show respect to the victims’ families and

Owner of vintage bookstore in Syria encourages readers to keep passion alive

By Hummam Sheikh Ali DAMASCUS:  In the ancient al-Halbouni area of Syria’s capital Damascus, entering through a narrow gate, bookworms will have access to a unique “library,” a haven where they can immerse themselves in reading inside rows of bookshelves. The bookstore, named Modern Library and owned by Bashir Jarkas,

Two helicopters crash in Lumut, 10 confirmed killed  

KUALA LUMPUR: Ten members of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) were confirmed dead in an incident where two helicopters collided and crashed at the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Base in Lumut, Perak this morning. The Strategic Communications Branch of the Naval Headquarters in a statement said the incident at 9.32

AirAsia consulting to further engage with IFC on SriLankan Airlines divestiture

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Consulting is planning further engagement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) which is mandated to advise the Sri Lanka government on the divestiture of SriLankan Airlines Ltd. The consultancy was responding to the latest news report on AirAsia being among six bidders for Sri Lanka’s state-run carrier