Possibility of Tze Yong pulling out of Thomas Cup a headache for coach

PETALING JAYA: Men’s singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong’s possible absence from the Thomas Cup Finals from April 27-May 5 could be a huge blow to the team’s chances. Tze Yong, who is the country’s No. 2 and is currently ranked No. 18 in the world, has been selected along with Lee Zii Jia, Leong Jun Hao,...

Rexy: Zii Jia’s decision to train on his own is understandable

PETALING JAYA: Independent men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia’s (pic) decision not to join centralised training with the national team for the Thomas Cup Finals from April 27-May 5 in Chengdu is not ideal for the team’s preparations but national coaching director Rexy Mainaky is staying positive. Team LZJ released a statement yesterday confirming that the...

Bodyguard who took bullet in recovery

PETALING JAYA: A bodyguard who took a bullet meant for his boss, travel agency owner Farah Md Isa, has undergone a successful surgery and is stable now. The five-hour long operation to repair his intestine began at around 11.30am and was completed at about 4.30pm. “He is now under observation for five to six days,” said Muhammad...

Employees can apply for flexible working arrangements, says HR minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Workers in Malaysia can apply to their employers for flexible working arrangements based on time, days, and location of work according to Sections 60P and 60Q of the Employment Act 1955, says Steven Sim Chee Keong (pic). Through an X (formerly Twitter) post, the Human Resources Minister explained that such requests should be submitted to...

All employers in S’pore must fairly consider flexi-work requests from Dec 1 under new rules

SINGAPORE: All employers in Singapore must fairly consider formal requests from employees for flexible work arrangements (FWAs) from Dec 1, 2024, under the new Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangements. The compulsory guidelines were unveiled on April 15 during a company visit to the Ridout Tea Garden outlet of fast-food chain McDonald’s attended by the three...

‘The Morning Show’ Season 4: Everything to Know About the Drama’s Next Season

Showrunner Charlotte Stoudt confirmed the projected release date of the upcoming fourth season. Here is everything we know about 'The Morning Show' season 4. Alex Levy and Bradley Jackson are finally coming back! The Morning Show season 4 has a projected release date, and Apple TV+ fans are anxious to see what happens to Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon‘s characters following...

Malaysian-Brunei Hari Raya song a big hit; tune garners millions of hits as it goes viral amid festivities

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): With more than a million streams on Spotify and more than three million views on YouTube since its debut just in time for Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Bruneian artiste Aziz Harun’s latest duet with Malaysian Aisha Retno has become a viral theme song for this year’s festivities. Ketipak Ketipung Raya, written by...

Two arrested for firing at Bollywood superstar’s home

Two members of a notorious criminal gang were arrested by Indian police for firing at the home of Bollywood actor Salman Khan (pic) in retaliation for the superstar’s killing of two antelopes. The Bishnoi gang, accused of several murders and extortion rackets, hails from a wider desert-based religious sect that considers the species to be the...

12 crew members rescued from Tanzanian burning ship in Singapore waters: MPA

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): All 12 crew members of a Tanzania-flagged freighter were rescued after the vessel caught fire on April 16 in Singapore waters, off Pedra Branca. In a statement on April 16, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said it was alerted to the blaze on the Layur Anggun (LA8) at 12.50pm. According...

Antonsen shaping up well for Chengdu with golden Euro outing

PETALING JAYA: Danish shuttler Anders Antonsen warmed up for the Thomas Cup Finals from April 27-May 5 in Chengdu in style by capturing gold in the European Championships. World No. 4 Antonsen was in smashing form as he beat in form Frenchman Toma Popov 21-18, 21-13 in the final in Saarbrucken, Germany on Sunday. The victory ensured...