KUALA LUMPUR: Cartoons, a favourite pastime of many Malaysians, are now being used to preserve and promote Malaysia’s cultural heritage and unity. Rows of caricatures paid homage to various historic Malaysian icons, from past prime ministers to beloved badminton star Datuk Lee Chong Wei to legendary Malay warrior Hang Tuah …
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Football: Soccer-Pressure on co-hosts Australia in World Cup semi, says England’s Walsh
SYDNEY (Reuters) – The pressure is on World Cup co-hosts Australia in Wednesday’s semi-final rather than England, the Lionesses’ midfielder Keira Walsh said, as both sides seek a first ever appearance in the final of the global tournament. European champions England, who beat Colombia 2-1 in a febrile atmosphere in …
Baca Lagi »Rugby: Rugby-Springboks won’t hold back in World Cup warm-up test against Wales
CARDIFF (Reuters) – South Africa’s warm-up fixture against Wales on Saturday should be given the same reverence as any match at the Rugby World Cup and the Springboks will risk injury to go for the win, lock Jean Kleyn said. France have lost Romain Ntamack for the World Cup after …
Baca Lagi »Positive momentum continues for KLCCP Stapled Group
KUALA LUMPUR: KLCCP Stapled Group expects the positive momentum to continue into the next quarter with the resurgence of domestic and international MICE activities, events and tourism. In a statement, the group, which comprises KLCC Property Holdings Bhd and KLCC Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), said the retail segment is …
Baca Lagi »Negri Sembilan state exco list to be finalised by this week, says Aminuddin
SEREMBAN: The appointment of 10 state executive councillors (Exco) in Negeri Sembilan will be finalised as soon as possible after discussions with Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional, says Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun (pic). Aminuddin said discussions could be held as early as Tuesday (Aug 15), before the list …
Baca Lagi »Factbox-What you need to know about Niger’s ousted president
(Reuters) – Niger’s ousted president Mohamed Bazoum was toppled by a military junta on July 26. The imprisoned leader faces possible high treason charges over his exchanges with foreign heads of state and international organisations, coup leaders have said. Below are some details about Bazoum and his rise and fall …
Baca Lagi »Sabah DAP urges GRS to explain on Yong Teck Lee statement
KOTA KINABALU: A Sabah DAP youth leader has urged Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) to state if it agrees with the stand by one of its senior leaders, who wanted only local-based parties to contest in the next state election. State DAP Youth secretary Chan Long Wei said he wondered if …
Baca Lagi »Uncertainty mounts in Argentina as far-right wins in primary vote
(Reuters) – Argentine radical far-right economist Javier Milei has unexpectedly won the country’s primary vote, shaking up the race for the presidency and likely dealing a fresh blow to the peso. With negative international reserves, inflation over 100% and tight capital controls, Latin America’s third largest economy faces fresh uncertainty …
Baca Lagi »Bursa Malaysia reverses earlier losses to end mixed
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia reversed most of its earlier losses to end mixed today on late buying in selected financial services, telecommunications and media counters, amid weak sentiments on the regional stock markets. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 0.16 of-a-point to 1,457.0 from 1,457.16 …
Baca Lagi »Other Sports: Olympics-Los Angeles 2028 decision on new sports in next few weeks-IFAF
BERLIN (Reuters) – A decision on which new sports will be included in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics is likely to come in the next few weeks, the head of the International Federation of American Football said on Monday. Flag football, a non-contact format of American football played by teams …
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