PETALING JAYA: Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen has warned that his best is yet to come ahead of the season opener, the Malaysian Open from Jan 9-14 in Bukit Jalil. The world No. 1 and reigning Olympic champion captured seven titles last year despite struggling with some injury issues. Axelsen, who will …

NEW YORK: House prices across Britain are on track for their longest stretch of improving affordability in more than two decades, opening the way for more people to grab a rung on the property ladder. The trend reflects forecasts for rising wage growth and a stagnation or even slump in …

TAIPING: The standard operating procedure (SOP) related to curbing the spread of Covid-19 in schools and educational institutions issued last April by the Education Ministry is still applicable, says Wong Kah Woh. He said that the SOP involved encouraging the use of face masks for teachers and students, in addition …

THE Junior Development Programme (JDP) finished the year on a high note when 102 junior walkers participated in JDP 2023. The event organised by Race Walkers’ Association of Malaysia (RWAM) was held at Stadium MSN Setiawangsa in Kuala Lumpur. The collaboration with MKH Bhd and Federal Territory Kuala Lumpur Athletic …

NEW YORK: The US labour market probably remained sturdy while wage gains continued to ease as 2023 drew to a close, setting up for steady economic growth and waning inflation in the coming year. Government data on Friday are projected to show payrolls in the world’s largest economy increased by …

LoDoMus Prime and his sidekick, Dave, roam two downtown Denver parking garages every day, watching people park their cars and rush off to appointments in nearby office buildings. If a person lingers too long, LoDoMus Prime or Dave will start a countdown: “Five, four, three, two, one.” Then the robots …

PETALING JAYA: Shuttlers Ng Tze Yong, Toh Ee Wei and Pearly Tan will be extra fired up to make 2024 the highlight of their careers. 2024 is set to be significant for all three Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) players, who were born in 2000 which is also the year …

KUCHING: Sarawak’s state flag has been named Ibu Pertiwi, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The Premier said while the Malaysian flag was known as Jalur Gemilang, the state flag had no name until now. “Ibu Pertiwi means ‘our motherland’, which we will protect. It reflects Sarawak’s sovereignty, renown …

THE seventh edition of OCBC Cycle Kuala Lumpur, dubbed “The City Ride” for its emphasis on enabling extended rides on closed roads, will be held on March 3. Flagging off from and finishing at Dataran Merdeka, the route will take participants on a cycling extravaganza through the streets, greenery and …

George Town: CAB Cakaran Bhd will restart its integrated poultry business in Indonesia with the Salim Group after the Chinese New Year in February, with a business plan to invest substantially into the project over the next five years. Group managing director Chris Chuah told StarBiz that it was now …