KUALA LUMPUR: The Foreign Ministry is satisfied with the preparations made ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit to be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre here. When met by reporters, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hassan also expressed hope that the conference would be held successfully, just as the
PETALING JAYA: This year’s Cobra 10s Rugby Championships, to be held at Padang Astaka from Nov 1-2, will see the introduction of the women’s and men’s veterans’ Under-40 categories. Cobra Rugby Club president Darryll Sinnappa said the introduction of the two new categories reflects their commitment to inclusivity, diversity and lifelong participation in the sport.
FRANKFURT: Adidas on Tuesday raised its profit forecast for 2025 following stronger-than-expected sales in the third quarter, reported German Press Agency (dpa). The German sportswear giant said it now expects operating profit of around €2 billion (US$2.3 billion), up from an earlier forecast of €1.7 billion (US$1.9 billion) to €1.8
KUALA LUMPUR: Behind its calm exterior lies a virtual world that is loud, fast-paced and filled with strategy. The fingers of 23-year-old Muhammad Danial Fuad move swiftly across his smartphone screen as his eyes remain fixed on the movements of the characters in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB). For Muhammad Danial,
KUALA LUMPUR: United States (US) President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in Malaysia this Sunday, Oct 26, to attend the 47th ASEAN Summit taking place in the capital. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, who is also the MADANI Government’s spokesperson, said the president’s attendance was confirmed at last Friday’s
KUALA LUMPUR: The MADANI Government has made progress in resolving many issues related to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) concerning Sabah, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He said through the Malaysia Agreement 1963 Implementation Action Council Technical Committee (JKMTPMA63), chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, a total of 13 claims have
BALIK PULAU: A facilitator previously detained for allegedly molesting four schoolboys during a motivational camp in Kampung Genting has had his remand extended by three days from today. Barat Daya district police chief ACP Sazalee Adam said the initial seven-day remand order for the 33-year-old man ended today, with an extension
TOKYO: Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday sought to allay concerns that relations with South Korea could be affected under her leadership, as she expressed her fondness for South Korean food and culture, Kyodo news reported “I love South Korea’s seaweeds and I also use South Korean cosmetics.
ISTANBUL: Dutch health authorities have confirmed the country’s first case of a new variant of the mpox virus, Health Minister Jan Anthonie Bruijn announced on Tuesday in a letter to parliament. The infection, detected on Oct 17, involves a man who had not been vaccinated against mpox and had no recent
QUITO: A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Arenillas, a municipality in Ecuador’s coastal province of El Oro, on Tuesday evening, according to the country’s Geophysical Institute, reported Xinhua. The quake occurred at a depth of 83 kilometres (km) and was recorded at 7.05 pm local time (0005 GMT), the institute said
