Author: Bernama

King makes personal donation to wife of Elmina plane crash victim

KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah made a personal donation to Adlina Aisyah Ahmad Rusli, the wife of Idris Abdol Talib @ Ramali, one of the victims who perished in a private jet crash on the Guthrie Corridor Expressway near Bandar Elmina, Shah Alam, Selangor, last Thursday. According to a post on Istana Negara’s Facebook page, the

Protect your child’s eyesight ,limit screen time

PARENTS and guardians are advised not to expose their children to the use of digital gadgets before the age of two, Dr Chin Pik Kee, a paediatric ophthalmologist with Sunway Medical Centre said. She said only once they reach that age should they be allowed the use of digital gadgets,

CelcomDigi 2Q net profit rises to RM343.52 mln

KUALA LUMPUR: CelcomDigi Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 (2Q FY2023) rose to RM343.52 million from RM220.04 million in the same quarter last year. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia yesterday, the company said revenue jumped to RM3.12 billion from RM1.54 billion previously, lifted by

Barbie warner bros’ highest -grossing domestic release

IT’S not just a Barbie world but a Barbie record, now that Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” has overtaken “The Dark Knight” as Warner Bros highest-grossing domestic film, reported German news agency (dpa). The news comes just after the pink-as-can-be Margot Robbie vehicle surpassed US$537.5 million at the US box office, less

Henry Golding invited to Hong Kong

INTERNATIONAL actor Henry Golding was invited by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) to embark on an exhilarating trip in Hong Kong this summer. Golding, who rose to fame in 2018 starring in Crazy Rich Asians, explored and recommended popular attractions and hidden gems in the city to global audience,

Fadillah visits his secondary school in Parit Buntar

PARIT BUNTAR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof yesterday visited his secondary school, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Panglima Bukit Gantang here. Fadillah said he started his secondary education at the school from Form One in 1975 until Form Six before continuing his studies at Universiti Malaya. “The guidance and

Two-goal Fergus helps Harimau Muda beat indonesia 2-1

KUALA LUMPUR: Two goals from substitute striker Fergus Tierney helped the national Under-23 (U-23) squad beat 2023 SEA Games champions Indonesia 2-1 in the opening Group B fixture of the Asean Football Federation (AFF) U-23 Championship last night. Both teams started off slow in the clash at the Rayong Provincial

Plane crash: Grab reaches out to Sharipuddin’s family

KUALA LUMPUR: Grab Malaysia has reached out to the family of its driver-partner, Sharipuddin Shaari, to coordinate and provide the necessary support. Grab Malaysia in a statement yesterday said in addition to the insurance benefits, the e-hailing company would also ensure the family receives further assistance. It said this included

Remains of one plane crash victim to be released to family today

KLANG: The remains of one of the 10 victims in the plane crash on Guthrie Highway near Bandar Elmina Shah Alam, will be handed over to the family this morning. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, however, said further information including the victim’s identity will be disclosed today. “We