Athletics

Jonah’s whale of a throw, but he’s not smiling

BANGKOK: National shot putter Jonah Chang Rigan won the SEA Games gold in record fashion - and was still down in the dumps.

Nation

Mental health gap in schools

KUALA LUMPUR: Inadequate access to mental health support in schools is putting students at risk, student representatives tell a youth forum.

Athletics

A record is as good as gold for Ng

BANGKOK: Ng Jing Xuan (pic) smashed the national women's javelin national record by 3m, hurling the spear to 52.17m.

Nation

Personal gifting takes hold

PETALING JAYA: With Christmas on the horizon, Malaysians have begun gift shopping for their loved ones, with many still doing it at physical stores, giving the presents an extra personal touch.

Nation

New search launched for MH370

PETALING JAYA: The latest attempt to locate Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 comes as underwater mapping and autonomous search technologies have matured, allowing investigators to reassess the aircraft's final trajectory with greater precision.

Star Biz7

Are convention halls still good investments?

For investors, the Covid-19 pandemic shook promises of stable long-term returns. Immigration counters were closed, foreign investors were locked down in their own countries and bustling streets once full of limousines and delegate flags were nowhere to be found.

Nation

Police keeping an eye on South Korean cult

KULIM: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says police are monitoring a South Korean cult movement reportedly active in Malaysia.

Nation

Sunway Square Mall opens in style

Interesting with a youthful vibe is how first-time visitors are describing the newly opened Sunway Square Mall.

Swimming

Khiew races to defend 200m freestyle title  

BANGKOK: After four days of frustration at the pool, Khiew Hoe Yean finally brought joy for Malaysia as he secured a third consecutive SEA Games gold in the men's 200m freestyle.

Other Sports

Bronze of tears for karate exponent Zakiah

BANGKOK: It was a medal three years in the works for karate exponent Zakiah Adnan (pic).

Nation

Using tech to improve efficiency

PETALING JAYA: Plans are underway to modernise the Selangor Immigration Depart­ment's operations and services for 2026, including using artificial intelligence-powered chatbots, says state director Khairrul Aminus Kamaruddin (pic).

Nation

Experts: Smart mobility the path to a healthy city

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's car-centric roads are costing the country more than just traffic time, and experts are warning that poor shared-space planning is fuelling road deaths, ill health and environmental damage.

Nation

Perak lass earns global recognition

PETALING JAYA: The first call came from Ireland, and Balvinder Dhillon thought it was a mistake.

On The Beat

Nation’s needs trump state pride

The Sultan of Selangor knows all about state rights and how important they are. But His Royal Highness is also right when he says the country must come first for all state leaders.

Football

Soccer-Fulham win at Burnley for first time in 35 attempts

Dec 13 (Reuters) - Fulham eased away from the Premier League relegation zone with Harry Wilson inspiring them to a 3-2 win at struggling Burnley -- the London club's first win at Turf Moor in 35 attempts.

World

Engine failure forces United Airlines flight to return to DC-area airport

Dec 13 (Reuters) - A United Airlines flight bound for Tokyo was forced to return to Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia on Saturday afternoon after experiencing an engine failure during departure, the Federal Aviation Administration said.  

Football

Soccer-PSG move top with nervy 3-2 win at bottom club Metz

LONGEVILLE-LES-METZ, France, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Paris St Germain moved provisionally top of Ligue 1 with a 3-2 win at bottom club Metz on Saturday where the champions twice had a two-goal cushion cut and Goncalo Ramos, Quentin Ndjantou and Desire Doue were all on the scoresheet for the visitors.

Football

Soccer-Terrier's backheel magic helps Leverkusen to 2-0 win over Cologne

LEVERKUSEN, Germany, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Bayer Leverkusen substitute Martin Terrier staked a claim for goal of the season on Saturday when he scored with a stunning mid-air backheeled volley to help his team to a 2-0 victory over Cologne in the Bundesliga's Rhine derby.

Football

Soccer-Senegal confident injured trio will be ready for Cup of Nations

DAKAR, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Senegal have included three players who have been carrying injuries in their squad for the Africa Cup of Nations finals, confident that they will be ready when the tournament in Morocco kicks off later this month.

Football

Soccer-Raphinha double helps Barcelona overcome resilient Osasuna

BARCELONA, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Raphinha struck twice late in the second half as Barcelona secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory over a resolute Osasuna side on Saturday, extending their lead at the top of the LaLiga standings to seven points.