(Reuters) – South Africa have received a timely boost ahead of the Rugby World Cup after captain Siya Kilosi was named in their starting XV for the warm-up fixture against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, his first appearance for the team this year. Flanker Kolisi had been a major doubt …

KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Joniston Bangkuai has encouraged private enterprises to consider “adopting” sun bears which will help to contribute towards the scientific research of this wildlife, one of the totally protected species in Sabah. The Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Assistant Minister said such efforts would support comprehensive care necessary …

WASHINGTON: U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in July as Americans boosted online purchases and dined out more, suggesting the economy continued to expand early in the third quarter and keeping a recession at bay. Retail sales jumped 0.7% last month, the Commerce Department said on Tuesday. Data for …

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met several leading investors in Putrajaya to explore strategic investment opportunities across key economic sectors. In a Facebook post, the Prime Minister said it was an effort to boost economic growth and support the vision contained in the Madani Economy. “The Madani Economic Policy …

(Reuters) – Mexican financial services startup Klar has received a $100 million debt facility from investment firm Victory Park Capital, it announced on Tuesday, meant to expand the company’s loan book in a country where few residents have access to credit. “This will let us provide better offers to our …

AUCKLAND (Reuters) – Spain are just one step away from Women’s World Cup glory after their dramatic 2-1 semi-final win over Sweden on Tuesday and forward Salma Paralluelo said ‘La Roja’ had proved they have what it takes to be crowned champions. Goalless for 80 minutes, a cagey affair at …

PUTRAJAYA: The final redemption date for the RM300 digital voucher for public university students to purchase domestic flight tickets between Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan has been extended until Dec 31 from the previously announced Oct 31. However, the Transport Ministry said that purchases made after the final redemption …

KOTA KINABALU: It is absurd for Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) president Datuk Seri Yong Teck Lee to propose that peninsula-based parties should sit out the next state polls, says Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin “Malaysia is a democratic country and allows for all registered parties to contest in any state,” …

AUCKLAND (Reuters) – Sweden playmaker Kosovare Asllani said she was sick of crying tears of championship failure after her side were knocked out of the Women’s World Cup semi-finals by Spain on Tuesday. The Swedes had gone behind in the 81st minute in Auckland before Rebecka Blomqvist’s equaliser in the …

KUALA LUMPUR: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is likely to deliver a higher rate of dividend for 2023 should market conditions continue to be positive or improve in the second half of 2023 (2H 2023), said economists. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist and social finance head Dr Mohd Afzanizam …