Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Author: Bernama

Rural Sabahans grateful for receiving Rahmah cash directly

TAMPARULI:  Recipients of the Rahmah Cash Aid (STR) here, are very grateful for the Unity Government’s initiative to help them handle the rising cost of living. In addition, it is a big relief that the aid is delivered directly to those living in the interior, which means they do not

Bursa-listed LGMS penetrates Cambodian banking cybersecurity market

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia-listed LGMS Bhd has penetrated the Cambodian banking market by helping ABA Bank to secure the international Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) certification. ABA Bank, a subsidiary of the National Bank of Canada, is Cambodia’s largest commercial bank with the most substantial assets, deposits,

Pentagon backs Philippines over escalation near disputed islands with China

MOSCOW: The Defence Department of the United States has joined the Philippines in condemning the use of water cannons against Philippine vessels by China’s coast guard near disputed islands in the South China Sea, Defence Department spokesperson Patrick Ryder said on Sunday. “We stand with our Philippine allies in condemning

Hun Sen’s son is new Cambodian PM

PHNOM PENH: Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni on Monday appointed Hun Manet as the new prime minister (PM) after incumbent Samdech Techo Hun Sen announced he was stepping down. The monarch signed a royal decree to designate Hun Manet, 45, as the new PM for a five-year-term government following a request

Ringgit opens on positive note against greenback

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit kick-started the week on a positive note, opening higher against the US dollar today as the US Dollar Index (DXY) declined on Friday last week. At 9.10 am, the local note rose to 4.5430/5500 against the greenback compared with 4.5515/5565 at Friday’s close. Bank Muamalat Malaysia

South Korean police search international airports after online bomb threat

JEJU (South Korea): An online post threatening to bomb Jeju International Airport has led police to search the airport and attempt to track down the writer, South Korean officials said Monday. The post was uploaded on an internet community at 9.07 pm on Sunday, threatening to “launch a terrorist bombing

Ipoh restaurant rewards customers who show patriotism  

IPOH: In doing his part to promote the spirit of patriotism, a restaurant owner here, is offering customers discounts of up to 20 percent to those who come in clothes or accessories emblazoned with the Jalur Gemilang or other patriotic motives, when dining at the premises. Mohammad Zarilan Ellias, 60,

India tame Speedy Tigers 5-0 at ACT

KUALA LUMPUR: The excellent start of the national men’s hockey squad in the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) 2023 campaign came to a halt after being thrashed 0-5 by three-time champions India in Chennai last night. The home team’s goal fest started in the 15th minute with a field goal by

Australia crowned champions at netball World Cup

CAPE TOWN: Australia emerged as champion of the 2023 netball World Cup, concluding in Cape Town on Sunday evening, reported Xinhua. The Australians clinched a decisive 61-45 victory over England in the final, securing their unprecedented 12th title of the tournament at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. This win