Corporate News

Swift Energy Tech subsidiary bags contracts worth RM18mil

PETALING JAYA: Swift Energy Technology Bhd has secured multiple purchase orders with a combined value of about RM18mil, strengthening its order book and earnings visibility for the financial year ending Sept 30, 2026.

Sabah & Sarawak

Early voter turnout of 93% for Kinabatangan, Lamag by-elections, says EC

KINABATANGAN: A total of 93% or 176 police personnel have fulfilled their responsibilities as early voters for the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state by-elections.

AseanPlus News

Thai forces razed Cambodian homes on the border, says local rights group

Thai forces demolished Cambodian homes in contested border areas after a ceasefire ended clashes between the neighbours, a local rights group said on Tuesday.

Wellness

Angina: The pain in the chest that forewarns a heart attack

You need to take urgent note of angina pectoris, as it can be a warning sign of an impending heart attack. 

Children

Helping our children feel confident 

Resilience and self-confidence are crucial to navigating the difficulties of life.

Vietnam

Vietnam's top leader To Lam calls for ‘New Model’ to hit 10% growth goal

Vietnam's top leader said the country must pursue a "new model" to reach its 10% growth goal, highlighting the role of technology, private industries and rooting out corruption.

Books

Mattel and Alex Aster team up for Barbie young adult novel 'Barbie: Dreamscape'

Barbie embarks on a journey across treacherous, magical lands in million-selling novelist Alex Aster's young adult novel

Philippines

Philippine coast guard rescues one and searches for 12 missing after motorboat vanishes

Philippine authorities on Tuesday rescued a crew member of a motorboat and were searching for 12 others including business people who were out fishing for leisure, officials said.

Corporate News

Reneuco redesignates Mustakim Mat Nun to group MD

PETALING JAYA: Reneuco Bhd has redesignated its executive chairman, Datuk Mustakim Mat Nun, to group managing director.

World

US Treasury Secretary Bessent brushes off 'hysteria' over Greenland

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 20 (Reuters) - U.S. ‌Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed confidence on Tuesday that the United States and ‌European countries will find a solution over the U.S. administration's aim to take ‌over Greenland, brushing off "hysteria" about a possible trade war.

AseanPlus News

UK approves a ‘mega’ Chinese Embassy in London despite criticism of security risks

Britain's government on Tuesday approved a huge new Chinese Embassy in central London despite heavy pressure from lawmakers over its potential security risks.

World

US-led coalition negotiating Al-Hol camp handover, Syrian sources say

Jan 20 (Reuters) - ‌The U.S.-led ‌coalition against the Islamic ‌State was negotiating a handover of the Al-Hol ‍camp, which houses ‍IS-linked civilians, ‌to Syrian authorities, three ‍Syrian ​sources familiar with ⁠the matter said on Tuesday.

World

Russia's Lavrov says Britain should no longer be called 'Great' Britain

MOSCOW, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Russian ‌Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Britain ‌should no longer be called Great Britain as it ‌was the only country in the world to officially name itself "Great".

Markets

ISF Group IPO oversubscribed by over 31 times

PETALING JAYA: ISF Group Bhd's initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia drew strong investor demand, with the public portion oversubscribed by more than 31 times.

Badminton

BWF test out new rule at Indonesian Masters

PETALING JAYA: A new rule will be trialled by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) at this week's Indonesian Masters at Istora Senayan in Jakarta, with the introduction of the Time Clock System.

Other Sports

Alpine skiing-Brignone makes a giant return on home snow as fastest Italian

KRONPLATZ, Italy, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Italy's giant ‌slalom world champion Federica Brignone made a strong return to competitive action on ‌home snow on Tuesday in a boost for her Milano Cortina Olympic hopes after ‌a long injury layoff.

Football

Soccer-Media behaviour condemned after chaotic AFCON final

LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - ‌The behaviour of some journalists after Sunday's chaotic ‌African Cup of Nations final between Morocco and ‌Senegal has been condemned by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS).

Nation

Defence Ministry announces four senior Armed Forces appointments

KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry has announced the appointment of four senior Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) officers, including Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security (MiDAS) chief executive Lieutenant General Datuk Seri Muhammad Huzaimi Sabri, as the new MAF Headquarters Chief of Staff.

World

EU Commission working on package to support Arctic security, von der Leyen says

DAVOS, Jan 20 (Reuters) - European ‌Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that ‌the bloc's executive arm is working on a package to ‌support Arctic security and warned that tariffs proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump over Greenland are a mistake.

Corporate News

Dayang subsidiary to purchase marine vessel for RM117.7mil

KUALA LUMPUR: Dayang Enterprise Holdings Bhd's wholly owned subsidiary, DESB Marine Services Sdn Bhd (DMSSB) has inked a sale and purchase agreement with Shin Yang Shipyard Sdn Bhd (SYSSB) involving the construction and purchase of a marine vessel for RM117.7 million.