IT is unclear how Malaysia will fund the high-speed railway (HSR) project linking Kuala Lumpur to Singapore considering the unity government’s commitment to fiscal consolidation but also focusing on spending priorities that will raise income levels of its citizens. Although there will be short-term benefits, like jobs linked to the …

KOTA KINABALU: Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) supports the unity government under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, says party secretary general Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun. He said that GRS urges all parties to put aside political differences and focus on restoring the economy. Masidi added that Sabah’s ruling state coalition …

SINGAPORE: Oil prices nudged higher on Tuesday as investors focused on geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and optimism the U.S. Federal Reserve would soon start cutting interest rates, lifting global economic growth and fuel demand. Brent crude futures rose 26 cents, or 0.3%, to $79.33 a barrel by 0732 …

KUALA LUMPUR: The remand of three police personnel who were held in connection with the alleged cash theft of RM85,000 has been extended to Friday (Dec 29). Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the remand extension is to enable the investigation to be completed before …

The introduction of ChatGPT did not lead to more cheating in high school. This is according to the students themselves. For 15 years, Stanford University researchers have used anonymous surveys and focus groups to create an environment for honest answers from students about their experiences in the classroom. Those studies …

KUALA LUMPUR: The publisher and writer of the book, “Gay is OK! A Christian Perspective” are seeking leave to appeal to the Federal Court to remove a ban imposed by the government following a ruling by the Court of Appeal. The matter was confirmed by lawyer Edmund Bon Tai Soon, …

SHANGHAI: A slew of smaller Chinese gaming companies have announced share buybacks – plans seen as an attempt to reassure investors after the market was spooked by regulatory moves to clamp down on consumer spending on games. Last Friday, regulators published draft rules that would ban online games from giving …

KUALA LUMPUR: Unleash the joy of reading with unbeatable discounts. The Popular Sale: Adventures Full of Delight is here, offering book lovers the opportunity to indulge in a literary shopping spree like never before. So make sure you grab your shopping bags and buckle up for an adventure that is …

SHANGHAI: The world of Chinese chess is in uproar over rumours of cheating and a bad behaviour scandal that saw the national champion stripped of his title Monday (Dec 25) after a victory celebration ended with him defecating in a hotel bathtub. Xiangqi, or Chinese chess, has been hugely popular …

MOST Asian currencies and equities strengthened on Tuesday, with the Malaysian ringgit hovering at more than a four-month high, as cooling U.S. inflation bolstered bets the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates soon. The ringgit, the worst-performing currency in the region so far, appreciated 0.3% against the dollar and maintained …