Saturday, 4 April 2026

Author: Bernama

Ananda Krishnan passes away at 86

KUALA LUMPUR: Business tycoon Ananda Krishnan has passed away today. He was 86-years-old. This was confirmed by his flagship investment company, Usaha Tegas Sdn Bhd, in a statement. “It is with great sadness that we announce the demise of our chairman Mr Ananda Krishnan Tatparanandam, who passed away peacefully on

Malaysia, IACA exploring strategic collaborations – MACC

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) are exploring strategic collaborations, including plans to host the IACA Regional Summer Academy in Kuala Lumpur in 2025, according to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). MACC in a statement here today said the matter was discussed between the Malaysian delegation and the

Most flash floods due to cleanliness issues

KUALA LUMPUR: Most flash floods that occur in the country are due to sanitation issues such as clogged drains and drainage system, said Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government Datuk Aiman ​​Athirah Sabu. She said the matter required public awareness at the community level to jointly addressing the issue

UN welcomes any effort for ceasefire in Gaza

NEW YORK: The United Nations is ready to encourage all initiatives facilitating a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary General Farhan Haq said, commenting on the US government’s declared intention to broker a truce in the enclave. “We would encourage any efforts for a ceasefire

Consulting Firm: Customers quit luxury brands amid price hikes

NEW YORK: Luxury brands have lost about 50 million customers in the last two years, and the secondhand market is gaining traction, with strong momentum on jewellery and heritage apparel and leather pieces, according to consulting firm Bain. Demand for luxury goods is expected to be flat in 2024 at

Irregular sleep might increase risk of heart attack, stroke

WASHINGTON: People with irregular sleep patterns might have an increased risk of a heart attack or stroke, a new study says. People who doze off and wake up at extremely varied times day by day have a 26 per cent increased risk of a potentially fatal heart-related health emergency, United

Muslim Council of Elders welcomes ceasefire agreement in Lebanon

CAIRO: The Muslim Council of Elders, chaired by Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, welcomed the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, affirming its support for all regional and international efforts aimed at achieving security and stability in the region. Emirates news agency (WAM) reported the Muslim Council of Elders

Nurqayyum ends 18-year medal drought

KUALA LUMPUR: Nurqayyum Nazmi Mohamad Nazim brought Malaysia back to the World Junior Diving Championships podium after 18 years, bagging a bronze medal in the boys’ 3-metre (m) springboard (16-18 years) event.  According to World Aquatics, the 18-year-old settled for third place after accumulating 506.75 points in the finals at Rio de