Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Author: Bernama

Ringgit expected to trade cautiously

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is expected to trade cautiously against the US dollar in the near term as investors continue to closely watch local and global economic developments moving forward, an analyst said. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said among others, the US Federal Reserve

Bursa to trade range-bound with upside bias

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade range-bound with an upside bias hovering within the range of 1,575 to 1,600 this week, said an analyst.  Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd equity research vice-president Thong Pak Leng said the FBM KLCI continued its rally last week, supported by buying interest in

Speedy Tigers fight back to thrash Canada

IPOH: The national men’s hockey team fought back from a goal down to thrash Canada 6-2 in the 30th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup match at the Azlan Shah Hockey Stadium here last night. The Speedy Tigers, who suffered a 4-5 reversal at the hands of Pakistan on Saturday, were stunned

Display of King’s photo: Police conduct investigations  

HULU SELANGOR: All parties must give room for the police to conduct investigations into the actions of two men who  allegedly displayed the image of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, during the Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) by-election campaign. Selangor Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari urged

Brother-in-law describes Batang Kali drowning victim as reserved yet helpful

HULU SELANGOR: The 43-year-old man who drowned with his two children in Sungai Balak, Batang Kali, at noon yesterday has been described as a reserved yet helpful person. The victim’s brother-in-law, Mohd Azri Azahar, 39, said Arif Fadzil Abdul Saleh, a businessman involved in classic motorcycles, was a good husband

Selangor Sultan demands immediate police probe into acid attack footballer

SHAH ALAM: Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has demanded that the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) immediately investigate the acid attack on Selangor FC footballer Faisal Halim at a shopping mall earlier yesterday. Sultan Sharafuddin, in his position of Selangor FC patron, and Raja Muda Selangor Tengku Amir Shah,

Nathan relinquishes position as MTBC president after 50 years

PETALING JAYA: After 50 years, Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC) president Datuk Dr P S Nathan, relinquished his post last night. Nathan said MBTC deputy president Datuk Mohamad Najeeb Abdullah will serve as acting president until October’s annual general meeting. “Ladies and gentlemen, I’m happy to say a few words,

Kelantan FC condemns attacks on national footballers

KOTA BHARU: Kelantan Darul Naim FC (KDNFC) has condemned the recent attacks on national footballers in the country by unknown individuals or groups. The football club issued a statement last night stating that the recent incidents involving two national footballers were irresponsible acts that needed to be stopped immediately. “Footballers

Sabah FC emerge champions of 2024 SMJ Cup

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah FC emerged as champions of the 2024 SMJ Cup after beating Kuala Lumpur (KL) City FC 1-0 in the final match at the Likas Stadium here last night. The game’s only goal came in the 63rd minute through a spot kick taken by Ramon Machado after the

Prime Minister: Foreign media reports on fuel subsidy cut unethical

BUTTERWORTH: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described foreign media reports regarding fuel subsidy cuts as unethical and that no final decision was made at the cabinet level regarding the issue. “I found recently, maybe because of our firm political stance, the neighbouring and international media continue to attack in