Do social media users have the right to control what they see – or don’t see – on their feeds? A lawsuit filed against Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc is arguing that a federal law often used to shield Internet companies from liability also allows people to use external tools …

CHENGDU: Men’s singles shuttler Kenta Nishimoto was 19 when Japan captured the Thomas Cup Finals title in 2014 in New Delhi for the first time ever. Nishimoto was not part of the team that time but was inspired by the historic triumph led by Kento Momota, who was the same …

GEORGE TOWN: This is the “Golden Week” in China – a time for Chinese nationals to take a much-needed break, its beginning coinciding with International Workers’ Day. And many of them are doing just that in Penang.Making up a large number among international tourists in Penang, they thronged tourist attractions …

KUALA LUMPUR: The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 49.0 in April from 48.4 in March, indicating a softer downturn in the country’s manufacturing sector. “The latest PMI data suggests that GDP growth is running at a slightly improved rate than that seen at …

A PROPERTY group is planning to build a temple for the Hindu community in Bandar Putra Kulai, Johor. IOI Properties Group Bhd Johor chief operating officer Lim Beng Yeang said the development was estimated to cost more than RM400,000. Construction would start in September and take about four months to …

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened a tad lower against the US dollar today after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged. At 9 am, the ringgit opened at 4.7705/7775 against the greenback from Tuesday’s close of 4.7700/7750. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul …

(Reuters) -Chelsea’s bid to make it five Women’s Super League titles in a row suffered a huge setback on Wednesday as they lost a 4-3 thriller to Liverpool, seriously denting the possibility of the Blues giving manager Emma Hayes a winning send-off. Liverpool secured their second successive home victory over …

Kota Kinabalu: The Labour Law Reform Coalition (LLRC) and Sabah MTUC (Malaysian Trades Union Congress) has called on the federal and state governments to amend the Sabah and Sarawak labour ordinances to be on par with the amendments under the Employment Act enjoyed by workers in Peninsular Malaysia since Jan …

The Horseshoe Cake from Brunei has become a sensation in Malaysia since it went viral in late 2023. The soft round cake looks like a horseshoe when sliced and is filled with various flavours. Dessert maker Nurul Rohaida Salleh, 39, told BK that her hands were full meeting customer orders. …

KUALA LUMPUR: Off the back of heightened demand due to the festive period, Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd’s (F&N) outperformance in the opening months of 2024 could also be pointing towards a rising preference for Asian brands, said Kenanga Research. In a results note, the research firm said it believed …