Author: Bernama

Speedy Tigers qualify for World Cup 2023

KUALA LUMPUR: The national men’s hockey squad have booked a ticket to the World Cup 2023, which will be held in India from Jan 13 to 29 next year. This follows India’s qualification for the Super 4 group of Asia Cup 2022 in Jakarta, after thrashing hosts Indonesia 16-0 yesterday. India, in their capacity as

Bersatu to submit name as Zuraida’s Cabinet replacement

KUALA LUMPUR: Bersatu will submit a name to the prime minister soon for appointment as a Cabinet member to replace Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin, who announced her resignation from the party yesterday. Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, in a statement, said the party was doing this because Zuraida’s position as Plantation

Singapore to make maiden appearance at National Track Cycling Championship

KUALA LUMPUR: For the first time, the National Track Cycling Championship will see the participation of Singaporean riders. Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF) president Datuk Abu Samah Abd Wahab in a statement today said MNCF had received and approved an application from the Singapore Cycling Association (SCA) to participate in

AmInvest declares income distribution of RM114.2 mln

KUALA LUMPUR: AmInvest has declared income distribution amounting to RM114.2 million for its funds for December 2021, January, February and March 2022.  In a statement today, AmInvest said the income distribution is for 31 unit trusts, wholesale funds and exchange-traded fund (ETF), encompassing conventional and Shariah-compliant funds across various asset classes.

High inflation expected to persist

ANKARA: The United States Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said Wednesday it expects high inflation to persist into 2023 and 2024, according to its Budget and Economic Outlook report. The non-partisan federal agency said it estimates annual consumer inflation will average 6.1 per cent this year and then slow down to 3.1 per

Pan Gon ready to release new ‘secret weapon’ tomorrow

PETALING JAYA: The Harimau Malaya squad will highly likely unleash their new ‘secret weapon’ in the Tier 1 friendly match against Brunei tomorrow. Its head coach Kim Pan Gon said his coaching team had already provided the new information for their players on how to use this new weapon on the pitch

55 local companies join Thai’s iconic F&B fair

BANGKOK: A total of 55 Malaysian companies are taking part in Thailand’s iconic food and beverage trade fair, THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2022 to expand their market presence globally. Malaysia’s ambassador to Thailand, Datuk Jojie Samuel said the trade exhibition, held at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani from May 24 to 28, is a platform for Malaysian

Dutch Lady’s Q1 net profit rises to RM20.57 mln

KUALA LUMPUR: Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd’s (DLMI) net profit for the first quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2022 rose to RM20.57 million from RM16.88 million in the same period last year. Revenue increased 15.9 per cent to RM299.87 million from RM258.64 million previously, driven by enhanced economic activities due

Klopp voted LMA Manager of the Year

LONDON: Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp was named League Managers’ Association (LMA) Manager of the Year on Tuesday, winning the annual English award for the second time, Xinhua reported. The German coach led his team to second place in the English Premier League, just one point behind Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.

Focus Point sets aside RM16 mln capex for FY22

PETALING JAYA: Focus Point Holdings Bhd (Focus Point) has set aside a higher capital expenditure (capex) of RM16 million for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2022 (FY22) against RM13.57 million in FY21, which would mainly be used for the opening of new outlets and upgrading old stores. Its president and