Monday, 22 December 2025

Author: Bernama

Sabah FC lose final group match but semis sealed in AFC Cup

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah FC lost 1-3 at home in their last Group H match to PSM Makassar in the AFC Cup at the Likas Stadium here last night. The result, however, did not change Sabah’s position on top of Group H with 12 points from four wins and two losses and the Rhinos

Over 1 mln free minor treatments under Madani Medical Scheme

KUALA LUMPUR: The Madani Medical Scheme has provided over a 1 million free treatment for minor ailments to patients at registered private clinics since it was introduced on June 15. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said 1,005,645 minor treatments were given to 785,623 patients at 2,506 private clinics,

Media’s role pivotal in highlighting Malaysia as healthcare destination: Lukanisman

KUALA LUMPUR: Media practitioners and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) support played a pivotal role in highlighting Malaysia’s attributes as a healthcare destination on the global stage. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the media and KOLs also played a crucial role as advocates in championing and fostering ongoing awareness

At least 75 pct of French support referendum on migration issues

PARIS: At least 75 per cent of the French support a referendum on migration issues after French lawmakers rejected the “asylum and immigration” bill, reported Sputnik based on a fresh poll of the Elabe polling agency on Wednesday. Some 57 per cent of the polled French believe that the new

Turtles to reduce intake of imports as part of austerity measures

KUALA NERUS: Terengganu FC (TFC) will reduce the intake of import players next season as part of the club’s austerity measures. Terengganu Football Association (PBSNT) president Hishamuddin Abdul Karim said they plan to reduce the number of imports from nine to five due to the financial constraints faced by the

OPEC maintains bullish 2024 oil demand forecast despite price drop

VIENNA: The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Wednesday maintained its previous forecast for a healthy global oil demand growth in 2024, blaming speculators for the recent drop in crude prices. In its monthly oil market report for December, OPEC sees a global demand growth of 2.25 million

Israeli boys find 2,000-year-old coin from time of King Agrippa

JERUSALEM: A nearly 2,000-year-old coin from the Roman period in ancient Israel was discovered about 15 km west of Jerusalem, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) said Wednesday. The coin was found by two 12-year-old boys who were hiking at the Beit Itab ancient ruins site in the Jerusalem mountains, said

Collapsed crane: Komuter, ETS services restored

KUALA LUMPUR: All Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) Komuter train services in the Klang Valley for the Tanjung Malim-KL Sentral-Tanjung Malim line and electric train services (ETS) that were affected by a collapsed construction crane between Rawang and Kuang two days ago (Dec 12), have been restored. KTMB said the

Enact specific law to address bullying, say experts

By Nurqalby Mohd Reda KUALA LUMPUR: Bullying cases are still being reported regularly in schools despite the repeated calls to put an end to this unhealthy and dangerous culture. Last month, the police confirmed it is investigating an alleged bullying case involving a student at an elite boarding school in

Japan reports country’s first death from monkeypox

ISTANBUL: Japan on Wednesday confirmed the nation’s first death from mpox. Healthy Ministry officials said the deceased was a man in his 30s, according to Anadolu Agency citing Tokyo-based Kyodo news agency. He was living in the Saitama province near the capital Tokyo. Japan had confirmed its first case of