Metro News

Poignant speech highlight at birthday do

A SON'S tribute to his late mother added an emotional touch to a celebration marking the 70th birthday of Universiti Malaya alumnus Tan Sri Chan Kong Choy – an event hosted by the university's Chinese Studies Department in recognition of his lifelong contributions to Chinese education and literary scholarship.

Metro News

Over RM30mil spent on flood mitigation projects in Datok Keramat

More than RM30mil has been invested in infrastructure and flood mitigation projects in the Datok Keramat state constituency, says its assemblyman Jagdeep Singh Deo.

Metro News

Kulai council urged to repair collapsed temple retaining wall

Kulai Municipal Council (MPKu) has been urged to expedite repair works on a temple retaining wall that collapsed more than two months ago.

Citycism

Dangerous driving on highway

DRIVING along the North-South Expressway (NSE) after 9pm has become a nerve-racking experience for me.

Metro News

MBPJ removes Jalan 16/11 barriers

A CONDOMINIUM developer has been ordered to remove road barriers that have caused a traffic gridlock in Section 16 of Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

India

‘We have given a befitting reply’

The death toll from India and Pakistan's biggest clashes in decades passed 50 with each country accusing the other of sending waves of drone attacks.

Short Position

FGV’s listed status in limbo as Felda mulls new buyout

Four years on, there is still no resolution in sight regarding FGV Holdings Bhd's listed status. Reports now indicate that a fresh plan is in the works by parent company Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) to take FGV private.

Insight

Navigating supply chain challenges in Malaysia’s automotive sector

Assemby lines are a wonderous thing – clockwork precision in motion, with specialised tasks broken down to be repeated with ease and efficiency.

Philippines

Voters to decide VP’s fate

The country votes Monday in a ballot that will decide half the Senate's seats, thousands of local posts, and quite possibly the political future of impeached Vice-President Sara Duterte.

Focus

Can Expo rekindle Japan’s spark?

WHEN Osaka first hosted the World Expo in 1970, a quarter-century after World War II, Japan's economy was newly affluent and expanding so rapidly that it was hailed as an economic miracle. The Expo broadcast that momentum to the world.

Star Biz7

Elite colleges lead rush for PE exits

Private equity (PE) firms are taking the longest in more than a decade to give investors their money back. Elite college endowments, some of their most dependable clients, can't wait much longer. 

Diving

Divers under pressure to meet MQS at trials or miss chances for world meet

KUALA LUMPUR: The heat is on the divers to meet the Minimum Qualifying Score (MQS) during the national trials today in Bukit Jalil.

Badminton

Injury concern for Jun Hao ahead of Thailand Open

PETALING JAYA: Injury concerns have returned to haunt the national badminton camp, this time involving men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao, who may miss next week's Thailand Open in Bangkok.

Badminton

Hannah advises Pearly-Thinaah to rethink before taking plunge as pros

PETALING JAYA: Going independent may sound enticing but it's not a journey for the faint-hearted.

Badminton

Going down memory lane

PETALING JAYA: Could Chen Tang Jie recreate his Taiwan Open triumph, this time with a new partner, Chan Wen Tse?

Badminton

Mixed doubles coach Nova earmarks Bing Kun as he eyes more talents

PETALING JAYA: National mixed doubles coach Nova Widianto is casting a wider net and that includes eyeing women's doubles players in his bid to form new and formidable pairings.

Boxing

Rafiq eyeing comeback at KL Open which offers big prize money

PETALING JAYA: Any bowler will happily settle for runner-up finishes but not Rafiq Ismail (pic).

Sports Box

Football is the people’s game, and those who run it must answer to millions

DESPONDENT. In tatters. Defeatist. Pessimistic. Down in the dumps.

Football

Harimau Malaya need to sharpen claws for jaws of Blue Sharks

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian football team will get a much needed challenge in two friendly matches against African side Cape Verde ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup third-round qualifier against Vietnam on June 10.

Nation

INTERACTIVE: From bouquets to traditions, here is how you can honour mum on her special day

Mothers are worth celebrating regardless of the time of the year, but one particular day is extra special.