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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Wellness

Playing video games can help to heal mental traumas

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

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.

Corporate News

KLCC Stapled Group's net profit rises to RM206.53mil in 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR: KLCC Stapled Group, which comprises KLCC Property Holdings Bhd (KLCCP) and KLCC Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), recorded a higher net profit of RM206.53 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) compared to RM185.33 million in the same period last year.

Football

Soccer-Salah casts doubt on Liverpool future, says more out than in

(Reuters) -Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah says he is "more out than in" at the Premier League leaders with still no offer of a new contract on the table.

World

Russia's army bigger than two years ago but quality has decreased, says NATO official

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Russia's land forces are bigger now than at the time of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 but their quality has decreased since, a NATO top military official said on Monday.

Brunei

Brunei to host Asia Pacific ICT Alliance Awards 2024

Brunei will host the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards 2024, from December 4 to 7.

Nation

New guideline on Short Term Residential Accommodation to be presented to Cabinet, says Zahid

PETALING JAYA: A new guideline to regulate Short Term Residential Accommodation (STRA) will be presented to the Cabinet, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Corporate News

Key Asic signs RM10mil ASIC design contract

KUALA LUMPUR: Key Asic Bhd has entered into a major application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design service contract with a customer, R Company, for a total contract value of over RM10mil over a period of three years.