(Reuters) – India were surprised how helpful the Wanderers pitch was for their seamers in their eight-wicket victory in the first One-Day International against South Africa on Sunday, as captain KL Rahul said he thought it was his spinners who would win the day. India bowled their hosts out for …

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra) is looking to boost programmes which strengthen knowledge and job skills, among others, said its Special Committee chairman Datuk R. Ramanan (pic). Ramanan, who is also Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, said he would advocate for such programmes like the …

KUALA LUMPUR: The number of flood victims in Kelantan and Perak continues to rise on Sunday (Dec 17) night, while the situation in Terengganu and Selangor is reportedly improving. In Kelantan the number of flood victims increased to 4,840 people from 1,528 families as at 8pm on Sunday night, compared …

ROME (Reuters) – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Sunday criticised those who make money from misleading charity claims, in a clear reference to a recent antitrust sanction against the country’s top influencer Chiara Ferragni. On Friday, Italy’s antitrust authority imposed a 1.075 million euro ($1.17 million) fine on companies …

MILAN (Reuters) -AC Milan eased to a 3-0 home win over Monza in Serie A on Sunday, with 18-year-old Jan-Carlo Simic scoring on his debut. Milan remain third in the standings but are now on 32 points, having closed the gap to second-placed Juventus to five points. Monza are 11th …

PETALING JAYA: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has rubbished claims made by Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin that China nationals who joined the MM2H programme would immediately be eligible to become a permanent resident (PR) in the country. Saifuddin explained that the application and promotion for the Malaysia My …

SEREMBAN: All parties in the unity government should continue strengthening their respective parties and not rely solely on the advantages of being in power to face the next general election, says Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu (pic). Mohamad said that party strength would determine victory in the election, not …

PUCHONG: A resident on Jalan Wawasan here, was stunned to find a large crater in front of his house, following a landslide in the area. Recounting the incident, Abd Rahim Md Ali, 72, said he and his family quickly ran outdoors to see what was happening on hearing a thunderous …

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – None of the six people who received jail sentences at end of the Vatican’s big corruption trial on Saturday will likely be spending behind bars anytime soon and some perhaps not ever, according to legal and security experts. Several, including Cardinal Angelo Becciu, the most senior …

MELAKA: Hotels here celebrate the true essence of multiculturalism by unveiling Christmas decorations and organising charity events, says the Malaysian Hotel Association of Hotels (MAH). MAH’s Melaka chapter chairman Khairulnizam Kasim said hotels here continued the Yuletide tradition which could be felt throughout this month. “This is a testimony that …