Author: Bernama

Aaron-Wooi Yik shown exit in German Open, Pearly-Thinaah progress

KUALA LUMPUR: Men’s doubles reigning world champions Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik faced another setback after failing to advance to the German Open quarter-finals in Mulheim. The world number two pair unexpectedly went down 13-21, 18-21 to world number 25 Akira Koga-Taichi Sato of Japan in the second round of Super

OPR expected to stay at current level for longer time

KUALA LUMPUR: Research houses see the possibility of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) maintaining its overnight policy rate (OPR) rate at the current level for a longer time, following the pause in January and March. Kenanga Research said this view is further backed by the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) primary aim

Price index per unit of cement, steel up 1.9 pct and 1.5 pct in Feb

KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) said the unit price index of cement rose by 1.9 per cent in February 2023 as compared with January 2023 due to higher raw material prices as well as energy and shipping costs. In a statement today, DoSM said the average price

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Viral video of preacher insulting police an old clip: Bukit Aman

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has confirmed that the viral video of a preacher making offensive and defamatory remarks against the police force is an old clip. The 55-second clip features the preacher calling policemen who were on speed trap and roadblock duties stupid for not performing their

Nokia committed to helping enterprises in digital transformation

KUALA LUMPUR: Nokia, the technology leader across mobile, fixed and cloud networks, remains committed to supporting enterprises in Malaysia in their digital transformation journey and advancing the nation’s Industry 4.0 roadmap throughout 2023. Managing director for Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Maldives Datuk Mohd Rauf Nasir said Malaysia is an extremely

Muhyiddin released on bail of RM2 mln

KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who is facing four counts of corruption to solicit bribes amounting to RM232.5 million and two counts of money laundering involving RM195 million, has been granted release on bail of RM2 million with two sureties by the Sessions Court here. The former prime minister

Muhyiddin claims trial to six counts of power abuse, money laundering

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was today charged in the Sessions Court here with four counts of corruption to solicit bribes amounting to RM232.5 million and two counts of money laundering involving RM195 million. Muhyiddin, 75, who was in a dark blue suit, pleaded not guilty

Young entrepreneur continues family batik legacy online

BY NURQALBY MOHD REDA KUALA LUMPUR: When Covid-19 first hit the nation, many businesses were ill-equipped to deal with the new restrictions and shutdowns. The pandemic changed the retailing industry, and one of the main shifts seen has been on the e-commerce sector. The online platform became a pervasive cultural

H3C aims to expand global footprint, eyes Malaysian market

BY SHARIFAH PIRDAUS SYED ALI KUALA LUMPUR: China’s New H3C Technologies Co Ltd (H3C) aims to expand its footprint in global markets, and has identified Malaysia and Indonesia as key markets in Asean. Chief executive officer and president Tony Yu said H3C has been in the China market for almost

Grandma of 16 still going strong, delivering gas cylinders

IPOH: At 57 years old, Saparisah Abdul Rahman, who has 16 grandchildren, can still lift, carry and deliver a 12kg or 14kg liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)-filled cylinder from house to house, a job normally for the young and a man. She has no hesitation in lifting the cylinders on her