(Reuters) – Spanish football federation (RFEF) President Luis Rubiales has been provisionally suspended by world soccer governing body FIFA after he grabbed player Jenni Hermoso’s head and kissed her on the lips following Spain’s victory at the Women’s World Cup. Following are quotes and reactions: FIFA DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE “The chairman …

MADRID, Aug 26 ― Football’s ruling world body Fifa said today it had suspended Spanish federation chief Luis Rubiales from all football-related activities for three months as it investigates an incident in which he kissed player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain’s Women’s World Cup victory. The suspension from …

KOTA KINABALU: Two grassroots movements have objected to the construction of a dam following the state government’s announcement that it is conducting a feasibility study to build the dam either in Papar or Penampang. The Taskforce Against Kaiduan Dam (Takad) and Save Papar River (SPR) has, in a joint statement …

KOTA KINABALU: The Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry will introduce a new scheme specifically for Sabah and Sarawak entrepreneurs, says its Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick. He said the Sabah and Sarawak Indigenous Entrepreneurs Grant Scheme is aimed at empowering entrepreneurs in the two Borneo states. He said the scheme was …

(Reuters) – Daniel Ricciardo has flown to Barcelona for possible surgery after breaking his hand in Dutch Grand Prix practice and could miss several races, Red Bull boss Christian Horner said on Saturday. The experienced Australian, who had been preparing for his third race with AlphaTauri after making a comeback …

KUCHING: The minimum wage of RM1,500 is still maintained under the policy framework of the progressive wage system to be introduced by the government, said Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar. He said the progressive wage system, which was seen as the most relevant to be instituted in Malaysia, needs to …

PETALING JAYA: The Orang Asli community has urged the government to listen and talk to them on land issues directly, instead of going through a third party like the Orang Asli Affairs Department (Jakoa). They said encroachment into the Orang Asli reserved land as well as disrespect for their way …

(Reuters) – Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has backed forward Richarlison to find the net regularly this season, despite the Brazil international’s struggles in front of goal so far in the new campaign. Richarlison, who has scored three goals and registered four assists in 37 appearances in all competitions for …

PETALING JAYA: The proposal to establish a compensation fund for farmers who experience crop damage caused by wildlife will be brought up to the Finance Ministry for inclusion in Budget 2024. Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad (pic) said guidelines for the policy were ready …

TORONTO (Reuters) – For Tagreed Elhassan it’s the feeling of the wind in her face. Cycling gives her a sense of independence and a way to exercise. She learned the basics growing up in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, and now a program in her new home of Toronto has taught …