Friday, 19 December 2025

Author: Bernama

Sabah FC down Kedah 2-0 as Super League comes to an end

KUALA LUMPUR: Sabah FC clinched a commendable third spot in the 2023 Super League competition after sweeping pass Kedah Darul Aman FC (KDA) 2-0 at the Likas Stadium in Kota Kinabalu, last night. The three points earned saw Sabah FC finish with 54 points behind champions Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) and

Strong fundamentals ensure banks’ growth, resilience

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian banks have continued to deliver a resilient performance in 2023, anchored by the banking system’s strong fundamentals despite external headwinds and heightened downside risks to growth. Most analysts are forecasting the banking system’s loan growth — an economic bellwether — to be around four per cent for

Honda’s new CR-V to redefine SUV market

KUALA LUMPUR: Honda Malaysia yesterday officially launched its flagship sports utility vehicle (SUV), the 6th Generation All-New Comfortable Runabout Vehicle (CR-V) which is set to redefine the market segment. Honda Malaysia managing director and chief executive officer Hironobu Yoshimura said the launch of the CR-V aligns with the current market

Maybank, MR.DIY, Spritzer among branding winners

KUALA LUMPUR: The 17th edition of the World Branding Awards honoured the success and achievements of some of the World’s Best Brands as National, Regional, and Global Winners, including Malaysia’s Maybank, MR.DIY and Spritzer. According to World Branding Awards in a statement, other winners from Malaysia include Munchy’s, Getha, Sunway

Etiqa optimistic on economic outlook

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s largest local insurer Etiqa is optimistic about its economic outlook for Malaysia and the company’s ability in its digital services delivery. The Malaysia gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to rise between four and five per cent in 2024 as projected by Bank Negara Malaysia, versus its

High-level of sugar, salt in packaged foods for kids

BANGKOK: A new study released on Thursday revealed high sugar and salt levels in packaged foods for Southeast Asian children aged 6 months to 3 years, as well as the widespread use of potentially misleading labelling and lax regulations on product composition and sales. The study, supported by the United

Coach praises Turtles

KUALA NERUS: Terengganu FC (TFC) head coach Tomislav Steinbruckner has lavished praise on his side for their spirited performance in all six group matches in the ASEAN Zone Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup. He said although they failed to make the semi-finals of the ASEAN Zone, his players did well

Proposal to set up fund for producing sports films

KUALA LUMPUR: The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) are ready to hold further talks with the Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) to create an allocation for the film-makers to produce more movies based on the country’s sports arena. OCM president Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria (pic) said this was to

No place for media that promotes hate speech: Deputy minister

KUALA LUMPUR; Media organisations that promote societal violence and hate speech have no place in Malaysia or any civilised society. Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching said the government can regulate, run enforcement campaigns based on the existing laws and hold education campaigns to teach the young and old not to

Malayan tiger killed on highway being preserved

IPOH: The preservation process is being carried out on the carcass of a Malayan tiger which was killed after being hit by a trailer on the North-South Expressway (PLUS) near the Gua Tempurung rest and service area, Gopeng on Nov 9. Perak Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) director Yusoff Shariff said the