PARIS (Reuters) – The 2023 World Cup began amid a hail of criticism for its skewed draw but, unfair as it might have appeared, that produced the greatest weekend of rugby in the tournament’s history and then only the second final between the sport’s two superpowers. Over seven weeks there …

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has launched the Sugar Reduction Advocacy Campaign 2023 here on Sunday (Oct 29) to encourage Malaysians to reduce sugar intake as diabetes plagues the health of many in the country. According to the 2019 Malaysia National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS), at least one in every …

KUALA LUMPUR: Long-standing rivalries, political treachery and bold initiatives in the rise of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim are chronicled in a book to ensure that these historical moments do not go forgotten. The book, titled “Anwar’s Triumphs – The Ascent of Malaysia’s Tenth Prime Minister Against All Odds”, …

BURIRAM, Thailand (Reuters) -Pramac Racing’s Jorge Martin made it a perfect weekend at the Thailand Grand Prix when the pole sitter and sprint winner won a thrilling race on Sunday, cutting the gap to championship leader Francesco Bagnaia to 13 points. Martin finished ahead of KTM’s Brad Binder and Ducati’s …

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians across the country continued to rally in solidarity with Palestinians on Sunday (Oct 29), in line with Malaysia’s stand to support the beleaguered Palestinians against the onslaught of the Zionist regime. In MELAKA, over 5,000 Malaysians of various religions and ethnicities showed up for the Palestinian Defenders’ …

RANAU: The installation of a Starlink satellite device in Kampung Langsat here is able to benefit 500 residents who now have access to high-speed internet connectivity of over 200 mbps, says Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said the installation of the devices through the Proof of Concept (PoC) …

GUA MUSANG: The National Unity and National Integration Department has activated the unity squad to face any possible flooding during the Northeast Monsoon season, which is expected to begin next month. Its director-general Datuk Che Roslan Che Daud said on Sunday (Oct 29) that the squad is comprised of members …

STUTTGART: Your smartphone vibrates, showing a message from an unknown number – though you think you know the sender – it’s your child. And it’s an emergency, they are in trouble and are asking for money. They’ve lost their phone and need cash fast. It’s a scam – and spreading …

IPOH: The flood situation in Perak is improving with more of the evacuees allowed to return home, leaving only 81 people at two relief centre (PPS) as of 10 am on Sunday (Oct 29) from 263 people on Saturday (Oct 28). The improving situation also saw the PPS at Sekolah …

(Reuters) – New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins praised the All Blacks for their resilience and determination despite seeing Ian Foster’s side slip to a narrow defeat against South Africa in the final of the Rugby World Cup in Paris on Saturday. New Zealand lost 12-11 as the South Africans …