ECRL to travel at maximum speed of 160kmh once operational, says Malaysia Rail Link

PETALING JAYA: The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) passenger train will travel at a maximum speed of 160kmh upon the commencement of commercial operations in January 2027, says Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL). MRL, the project owner of the ECRL pointed out that its rail infrastructure including foundation works, rail track, rail signalling system and...

Faster, faster: Chinese scholar says quicker ECRL trains, speedier construction time possible

KUALA LUMPUR: A prominent Chinese scholar hopes the ECRL (East Coast Rail Link) project will be completed as two high-speed rail projects in South-East Asia have already been built. "The Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail and Laos-China high-speed rail have been completed. Hopefully, the ERCL project will be completed quickly, too," said Victor Gao, the chair professor at...

KK police awaiting autopsy report on woman’s body found at Likas Bay

KOTA KINABALU: Police are waiting for a post-mortem report on a 61-year-old woman who was found dead at the Likas Bay beach here to establish cause of death. Though they did not find any evidence of foul play, police said they could not speculate. Kota Kinabalu acting police chief Supt Kalsom Idris said the autopsy report was...

26 dead, dozens hospitalised in China building fire: state media

BEIJING (AFP): Twenty-six people have died and dozens were sent to hospital after a fire tore through a building in northern China's Shanxi province on Thursday (Nov 16), state media reported. The fire started at a four-storey building belonging to the Yongju coal company in Shanxi province's Luliang city at around 6.50am local time, state media...

Soccer-Chelsea were ‘robbed’, says Hayes after Champions League draw at Madrid

(Reuters) - Chelsea manager Emma Hayes said her side were robbed of a win against Real Madrid in their Champions League opener after the Women's Super League (WSL) champions had to settle for a 2-2 draw on Wednesday following two controversial decisions. Niamh Charles put Chelsea level after Olga Carmona's 10th-minute goal for the hosts, with...

Uptempo tunes help Shaqeem to be on song

PETALING JAYA: Shaqeem Eiman Shahyar (pic) has definitely got the beat. The national men’s singles shuttler loves listening to uptempo songs before stepping onto the court. It is part of his pre-game routine which he says elevates his energy levels, ensuring that he is pumped up and ready to take on his opponents. “There are a few things...

Early exit in doubles as Anna injures knee

PETALING JAYA: Misfortune struck women’s doubles pair Anna Cheong (pic)-Teoh Mei Xing as they were forced to retire from the first round of the Japan Masters. Anna-Mei Xing, the world No. 67, conceded a walkover to Japan’s world No. 41 Sayaka Hobara-Yui Suizu, after Anna hurt her right knee at the Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium yesterday. The match...

Pan-gon targets minimum points needed for Malaysia to qualify for the third round

PETALING JAYA: It’s no laughing matter but national coach Kim Pan-gon is targeting a minimum of 12 points out of six matches to qualify for the third round of the 2026 World Cup-2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. The South Korean is optimistic that the Harimau Malaya squad can confirm their slot as the 18 best teams in...

Can Tze Yong blunt Viktor’s Axe once more?

PETALING JAYA: Singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong made headlines when he pulled off a major upset against world No. 1 Viktor Axelsen in the second round of the All-England in May. The spotlight is again on Tze Yong as he prepares to face the Dane in the second round of the Japan Masters today but can...

Apex Equity to dispose of Menara Apex for RM55mil

KUALA LUMPUR: Apex Equity Holdings Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary Apex Development Sdn Bhd is disposing of Menara Apex and the 0.4737ha of freehold land it is situated on in Kajang, Selangor, for RM55mil. Apex Equity estimates the proposed sale will generate net proceeds of RM49.95mil and a gain on disposal of RM39mil, after deducting taxes and expenses, it...