Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (April 28, 2024)

Malaysia: * Malaysia has balanced foreign policy, stands clear of provocations, says PM Anwar * Supercars linked to 1MDB seized in Germany / MACC getting info from German authorities on seized supercars * WEF: PM Anwar meets with Rwanda President * Vital to manage heat stress at workplace, says DOSH * RM2.3mil worth of drugs seized in JB, man arrested *...

Chances are dim but Jin Wei urges teammates to give courageous show in Uber Cup

CHENGDU: Expectations on Malaysia in the Uber Cup Finals might be low but this will not dampen Goh Jin Wei and her teammates’ spirit. Malaysia have been placed in the same group as Thailand, Taiwan and Australia and face a tough battle to reach the last eight. Jin Wei, who has qualified for her first Olympics in...

Choong Hann’s silence a sign of Hong Kong’s determination

CHENGDU: Wong Choong Hann (pic) chooses to remain mum on Hong Kong’s chances in the Thomas Cup Finals but his silence speaks volumes of their determination to beat Malaysia in their opening Group D match in Chengdu today. The former Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) singles coaching director is staying focused on his task of guiding...

Jun Hao shows other singles can also step up besides Zii Jia

CHENGDU: Never count shuttler Leong Jun Hao out in a team event no matter the odds. Jun Hao is a different animal when it comes to team competitions and proved it once again when he rose to the occasion to stun world No. 27 Angus Ng Ka Long in the second singles to help Malaysia to...

Thomas Cup: Malaysia defeat Algeria 5-0, take on Denmark next

CHENGDU: Malaysia have booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the Thomas Cup Finals after easily beating Algeria 5-0 in the team's second Group D match. As expected, Malaysia faced little trouble against the minnows and Lee Zii Jia got the ball rolling with a confident 21-8, 21-6 win in the first singles on Sunday (April...

Ex-Malaysian beauty queen loses finger to frostbite while climbing Mera Peak in Himalayas

KUALA LUMPUR: In yet another remarkable feat of endurance and determination, the former Malaysian beauty queen Datin Harveen Kaur has scaled Mera Peak, her second conquest in just seven months, but lost a finger to frostbite. Situated amidst the awe-inspiring Himalayan range in Nepal, Mera Peak stands at 6,470m above sea level, posing a formidable challenge...

Investors must deposit minimum of RM2mil to migrate to Sarawak, says Abang Johari

KUCHING: Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on Sunday (April 28) said that prospective investors must deposit at least RM2mil or purchase property worth not less than RM1.5mil to obtain permanent residency (PR) in the state. He said that many investors had started to view Sarawak as a "jewel," as the state's economic performance...

‘Najib believed shell company was owned by Saudi Arabia’

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak believed that the shell company, Blackstone Asia Real Estate Partners, that received millions in funds from 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) which subsequently flowed into his personal bank account, was either controlled or owned by the government of Saudi Arabia, the High Court heard yesterday. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) investigating...

Anwar meets Jordanian PM, emphasises need to support Palestine state recognition at UN

RIYADH: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised the crucial need to support Palestinian state recognition at the United Nations (UN) during his meeting with his Jordanian counterpart Bisher Hani Al-Khasawneh on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Special Meeting here. In the 20-minute meeting on Sunday (April 28), Anwar also underscored the...