Monday, 5 January 2026

Author: Bernama

Rally without permit: Cops tracking down three individuals

KUALA LUMPUR: The police are tracking down three more individuals to assist in the investigation regarding a rally which was held without a permit in the capital on Saturday (Sept 16). Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Allaudeen Abdul Majid said the police have so far failed to contact the three

Over 170 schools in UK found to have unsafe concrete

LONDON: The British government confirmed Tuesday that the number of schools at risk of collapsing due to the presence of substandard concrete has risen to 174. The Department for Education announced in early September that 147 schools were to be closed for reconstruction after close inspection found the presence of

Baker tempts customers with Tom and Jerry cheesecake, cakesicles

KUALA LUMPUR: At Therapeucake.co, its cheesecake is made to look like cheese. A unique design cheesecake resembling the Emmental cheese that appears in the animated TV series Tom and Jerry, the dessert is among the Malaysian bakery’s signature cakes and is by far the most popular among its customers. Its

Malaysia continues to attract foreign investments

NEW YORK: Malaysia continues to attract big investments from global companies due to its current political stability, strong supply chain ecosystem and the “ top salesman” role being played by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said the

Google makes final appeal to overturn EU fine

NEW YORK: Google on Tuesday made a final appeal to overturn a US$2.6 billion anti-trust fine imposed by the European Commission in 2017, reported German news agency (dpa).  The fine, arising from allegations of market abuse through Google’s online shopping service, has been the subject of a prolonged legal battle.

Germany to phase out Chinese tech from core 5G networks by 2026

MOSCOW: German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser plans to phase out Chinese-supplied technology from the core 5G networks by 2026, putting Berlin on a collision course with Beijing, reported Sputnik quoting media reports on Tuesday. The plans, which were shared with national broadcasters, show that Huawei- and ZTE-made components will be

Welfare aid for singer Zaiton Sameon

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has made a contribution to veteran singer Zaiton Sameon. In a posting on Facebook, the prime minister said the contribution was delivered by his political secretary Ahmad Farhan Fauzi, whom he had sent to visit Zaiton at her home in Ampang. “The

Kawasaki Frontale edge JDT 1-0 to kick start ACL campaign in style

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) failed to take advantage of playing their opening Asian Football Confederation Champions League (ACL) 2023/2024 match on home turf after going down 0-1 to Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, here last night. Brazilian striker Marcinho’s scissor-kick off a Tatsuki Seko header

Prof Kasim reappointed as UMS VC

KUALA LUMPUR: Prof Datuk Dr Kasim Md Mansur has been reappointed as vice-chancellor (VC) of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) for a two-year period, effective Oct 3, 2023 to Oct 2, 2025. In a statement yesterday, the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) said Kasim first assumed the position on Oct 3,