Kuala Lumpur climbs 16 spots to become world’s 73rd smartest city
KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur (KL) has climbed 16 spots to become the world’s 73rd smartest city out of 142 cities, according to the 2024 Smart City Index (SCI) released by the Institute for Management Development (IMD) Smart City Observatory recently. Last year, KL was ranked 89th. The report highlighted several commendable performances of KL, including […]
AirAsia X resumes KL-Changsha flights
SEPANG: AirAsia X (AAX) has announced the resumption of its services between Kuala Lumpur (KL) and Changsha, a city renowned for its historical and cultural significance in China. This decision underscores the airline’s dedication to strengthening its foothold in the Chinese market, building on its recent inaugural flight to Xi’an last week. Starting July 5, […]
KK Supermart sues supplier over ‘Allah’ socks issue
KUALA LUMPUR: KK Supermart & Superstore Sdn Bhd filed a lawsuit against Xin Jian Chang Sdn Bhd and its director Soh Chin Huat yesteroday over alleged breach of contract and sabotage after the company was supplied with socks bearing the word “Allah” without its knowledge. KK Supermart filed the lawsuit through Messrs David Gurupatham & […]
Move to launch journalism ethics manual timely, says lecturer
KUALA LUMPUR: The move by the Ministry of Communications to launch a journalism ethics manual is considered relevant and timely taking into account the current trends in the emergence of various media platforms. Taylor’s University lecturer in the School of Media and Communication (Master’s Programme) Dr Azian Muhamad Adzmi said there has been an explosion of information technology […]
Mag Rebels clinch MEC23/24 Dota 2 title
KUALA LUMPUR: Mag Rebels claimed the Malaysia Esports Championship 2023/2024 (MEC23/24) Dota 2 crown, defeating Mag Empire 3-1 in the grand final at the ESI Hub, Spacerubix, yesterday. Mag Rebels, represented by Nicholas Lim, Ng Wei Poong, Kam Boon Seng, Gan Hou Sing and Roger Tan began well, winning the first match to take a […]
Paris Olympics: Pandelela fails to secure spot in 10m platform
KUALA LUMPUR: Two-time Olympic medallist Datuk Pandelela Rinong failed to secure a spot for the women’s 10M Platform diving at the 2024 Paris Olympics after a poor performance in the event at the ongoing World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar, yesterday. Pandelela only managed to secure 29th place with 231.15 points, trailing 204.05 points behind […]
Tang Jie-Ee Wei fall to Thais in mixed doubles final
KUALA LUMPUR: National mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei’s dreams of glory were dashed when they lost 12-21, 18-21 to home pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh-Sapsiree Taerattanachai in the final of the Thailand Masters yesterday. The top-seeded Thais took just 49 minutes to subdue the second-seeded Malaysians at the Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok. This is […]
Govt urged to allow international graduates to work
KUALA LUMPUR: Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) has urged the government to allow international graduates to work to ease the chronic talent crunch within the industry, especially in the engineering and technical fields. In a statement yesterday, SAMENTA national president Datuk William Ng said the number of international students in engineering and […]
Cancer fourth leading cause of death in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Cancer is the fourth leading cause of death in Malaysia, increasing from 10.5 per cent in 2021 to 12.6 per cent in 2022, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) 2023 report. Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad yesterday said that based on Malaysia’s 2023 Health Facts, cancer is also a leading cause […]
PETRONAS OUTLINES ACTIVITIES FOR NEXT THREE YEARS,PRIORITISING ENERGY SECURITY AND CROSS-INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS
KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas unveiled its Activity Outlook for 2024-2026, detailing anticipated activities that emphasise partnering with Oil and Gas Service and Equipment (OGSE) providers to address energy demand and propel clean energy initiatives forward. In the coming three years, they are committed to maintaining and expanding Malaysia’s oil and gas production, creating prospects for OGSE […]
