As a kid growing up in poverty in rural Bolivia, Roly Mamani built his own toys. Now a 34-year-old engineer, he 3D prints limbs for Indigenous compatriots scarred by life-changing accidents. Mamani funds the endeavour with the money he makes from selling robotic toys he makes – his other passion, …

SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell for a second day on Monday as economic headwinds pressured the global oil demand outlook and outweighed geopolitical concerns in the Middle East and an attack on a Russian fuel export terminal over the weekend. Brent crude fell 41 cents, or 0.5%, to $78.15 a barrel …

Compiled by FATIMAH ZAINAL, C. ARUNO AND R. ARAVINTHAN ACTRESS Jasmin Hamid (pic) has hit back at a netizen who called her a grandmother due to the age gap with her husband, Kosmo! reported. Jasmin, whose full name is Jasmiah Abdul Hamid, 52, said: “What did I do wrong to …

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The University of Reading Malaysia’s (UoRM) much-anticipated Career Fair is back. Themed “Ignite Your Future”, this event is not just a fair; it’s a gateway for students to embark on a journey towards success. Scheduled for Jan 24 at the UoRM South Block, the Career Fair promises an …

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened marginally higher against the United States (US) dollar on the first trading day of the week due to potential oil price gains resulting from rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. At 9:05 am, the ringgit appreciated to 4.7100/7190 against the greenback, compared to Friday’s …

A German company is seeking to use the exposure generated by the Paris Olympics to overcome the opposition of local politicians and demonstrate that flying taxis can serve the French capital. Volocopter hopes that by being certified in Paris – which has some of the strictest regulations for over-flights – …

Twenty-year-old Nick Dunlap became the first amateur to win a PGA Tour event since Phil Mickelson in 1991 by capturing The American Express title on Sunday in La Quinta, Calif. Dunlap got up and down for par at the 72nd hole at the PGA West Pete Dye Stadium Course to …

URBAN living can be a challenge, especially for those in the B40 group.Many are forced to reside in older walk-up apartments, which are showing signs of wear and tear over the decades. The issue of rundown strata properties in Kuala Lumpur is in the news as the government has announced …

KUALA LUMPUR: The positive performance on Wall Street last Friday might offer some positive support to Bursa Malaysia, although the profit-taking sentiment may still linger, says Apex Securities Research. While the domestic market rebounded at the close of last week’s trading, the research firm expects investors to be focused on …

KOTA BARU: Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and Yayasan Jantung Kongenital Malaysia (YJKM) have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to enable more paediatric heart patients, particularly from the East Coast, to receive treatment and surgery at Hospital USM (HUSM) here. USM Vice-Chancellor Prof Datuk Seri Dr Abdul Rahman Mohamed said …