GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) said the scheduled water supply disruption that was to begin on Monday (Jan 29) for diversion of the 600mm pipeline across Sungai Perai, has temporarily been postponed to 11.30pm on Tuesday (Jan 30). In a statement, PBAPP said the matter was agreed …

MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Daniil Medvedev was philosophical about his loss to Jannik Sinner in Sunday’s Australian Open final, rationalising that at least he had made it to the title-decider and not crashed out in an earlier round. The 27-year-old Russian had hoped it would be third time lucky on Rod …

MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Jannik Sinner capped off a fortnight of outstanding tennis with a comeback for the ages to outlast Daniil Medvedev and win his maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open on Sunday, becoming the new King of Melbourne Park. With a 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-3 win, Sinner …

MELBOURNE (Reuters) – List of Australian Open men’s singles champions since the event began in 1905 (Australian unless stated): 2024 Jannik Sinner (Italy) beat Daniil Medvedev (Russia) 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-3 2023 Novak Djokovic (Serbia) beat Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece) 6-3 7-6(4) 7-6(5) 2022 Rafael Nadal (Spain) beat Medvedev (Russia) …

IPOH: The government has dismissed allegations that the proposal to abolish the pension scheme for new intakes of civil servants would victimise the Malays, who form the majority in government service. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the proposal had been under study for a long time as there …

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah and Sarawak should be involved in the discussion of the Federal Government’s proposal to introduce a new pension scheme, says Datuk Seri Yong Teck Lee. The Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) deputy chairman said this was enshrined in the Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) document whereby the interest of the …

DOHA (Reuters) – Iraq won all their group games as they advanced to the Asian Cup knockout stage but coach Jesus Casas tempered expectations on Sunday by saying his team were not favourites for the title. Iraq were one of three teams to finish the group stage with maximum points, …

IPOH: Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan must continue to uphold the “sincerity pact” to ensure a continuous win in the 16th General Election, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Barisan chairman said the sincerity pact could be maintained if the grassroots continue to move and work together to …

KUALA LUMPUR” The government’s plan to place new civil servants under the “defined contribution’”scheme instead of “defined benefits” pension scheme will put the country’s public finance in a long-term sustainable position, says an economist. Sunway University economics professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng opined that the decision is an important measure …

KOTA KINABALU: A child was killed in a five-car mishap that was believed to have occurred due to potholes in Kinabatangan district. It is believed that the accident was triggered after one of the drivers tried to avoid potholes along the Sandakan – Lahad Datu road, near Kg Paris Satu …