Nation

Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments, says Loke

SEPANG: The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.

Corporate News

Solarvest remains optimistic on local RE industry

KUALA LUMPUR: Solarvest Holdings Bhd expects the outlook for the renewal energy (RE) industry in Malaysia to remain optimistic, underpinned by the government’s aggressive effort to increase its RE capacity to 70% of Malaysia’s total energy mix, with an aspiration to achieve net zero by 2050.

AseanPlus News

How to avoid military service? South Korean takes a fat chance but pays heavy price

A 26-year-old South Korean man was found guilty of evading national service after he deliberately gained weight to avoid serving in the military.

Technology

Analysis-Lilium's fall throws spotlight on air-taxi cash crunch

(Reuters) - The race to become the first Western air-taxi company to carry passengers lost a high-profile competitor this month when Germany's Lilium succumbed to a cash crisis, throwing a fresh spotlight on a major hurdle for the fledgling industry.

World

Wife of 'abducted' Ugandan opposition figure says he won't get justice

KAMPALA (Reuters) - The wife of Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye has said she does not expect him to get a fair trial after he was detained in neighbouring Kenya, brought home and accused of possessing weapons and other offences in a military court.

Nation

Over RM348mil allocated for for social safety net in 2025 budget, says Johor exco

JOHOR BARU: A total of RM348.13mil has been allocated to the Johor Women, Family, and Community Development Committee as part of the state's Social Safety Net initiatives under the Johor Budget 2025.

Corporate News

KPJ Healthcare’s 3Q24 revenue hits RM1bil

PETALING JAYA: KPJ Healthcare Bhd, which saw its revenue for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q24) surpass the RM1bil mark for the first time, expects the healthcare landscape to remain dynamic.

Nation

RM400mil set aside for Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign, says Deputy Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM400mil has been allocated to prepare for the Visit Malaysia Year campaign in 2026, says Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan.

Myanmar

39 foreigners flee Myanmar scam centre, says Thai police

Thirty nine foreigners have fled an online scam centre in Myanmar across the border to Thailand, where officials are working to identify potential trafficking victims, police told AFP on Monday.

Wellness

Playing video games can help to heal mental traumas

Playing Tetris may ease symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in healthcare workers.

People

Lost umbrellas, keys, flying squirrels... the Tokyo police cares for them all

Soft toys, forlorn suitcases and a forest of umbrellas: welcome to Tokyo's vast police lost-and-found centre, where everything is meticulously tagged and sorted to hasten a return to its rightful owner.

Animals

'Rats with wings': Do pigeons get a bum rap?

Parakeets, parrots and even sparrows are cute, but pigeons? They're a plague to many living in cities. But are they really the health risk we make them out to be?

Entertainment

TVB star Karlie Chung shows off her flexibility while grocery shopping; but her outfit steals the show

The 32-year-old is apparently working toward becoming a certified Pilates instructor.

Nation

'We need to talk,' says artist to AirAsia over use of his famous mural

PETALING JAYA: The famous children on bicycle mural from Penang has been caught featured as the livery on an AirAsia plane.

Nation

Heartbreaking accident claims three lives, mother still unaware, says daughter

KOTA BHARU: The mother of a victim in a fatal accident involving two vehicles at Kilometer 53, Kampung Sungai Lerek, Jalan Persekutuan Kuala Terengganu, was unaware of the tragedy that befell her child and son-in-law.

Corporate News

Haily wins RM115mil construction contract

PETALING JAYA: Haily Group Bhd has accepted a letter of award (LoA) from Permas Jaya Sdn Bhd for the construction and completion for two phases of a residential project in Johor Baru, Johor, worth RM115.10mil.

World

Britain imposes biggest sanctions package on Russian 'shadow fleet', says Lammy

FIUGGI, Italy (Reuters) - Britain is imposing the biggest sanctions package against Russia's shadow fleet, including 30 vessels, foreign minister David Lammy said on Monday, urging G7 allies to stand with, and equip, Ukraine for as long as it needs.

Cambodia

The UN chief and pope call for nations to end the use of antipersonnel land mines; problems still lingers in Cambodia

The United Nations head, Pope Francis and others called Monday for nations to end the production and use of land mines, even as their deployment globally grows.

Auto

Hyundai to invest RM2.16bil to set up a plant in Kulim

SEOUL: Hyundai Motor will open its first plant in Malaysia next year with an investment valued at RM2.16 billion.

Technology

AI analytics firm Pyramid Analytics secures $50 million from BlackRock

(Reuters) - Pyramid Analytics, an AI business analytics company, said on Monday it has raised $50 million in new financing from BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager.