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...

Bumi Armada posts 3Q net profit of RM177.77mil as Kraken returns to full operations

KUALA LUMPUR: Bumi Armada Bhd's operations are back on track following the restoration of the Armada Kraken floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) facility to pre-shutdown levels. The oil and gas services provider said it has also fully restored board redundancy to original design status. "Further to this, there is an additional new transformer onshore awaiting a weather...

Ringgit opens lower on mild profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened easier against the US dollar today on mild profit-taking on the local currency in light of the sharp appreciation recently, said an analyst. At 9.20 am, the ringgit was traded lower at 4.69600/7015 against the greenback from Wednesday’s close of 4.6695/6755. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist and social finance head Dr...

Advanced silicon battery firm Enovix to invest RM5.8bil in Malaysia over 15 years

SAN FRANCISCO: Nasdaq-listed Enovix Corporation, which is an advanced silicon battery company, will invest a total of US$1.2 billion (RM5.8 billion) in Malaysia over a period of 15 years, which includes an RM315 million manufacturing line announced in August. "With more than three decades of personally working closely with the Malaysian government authorities and having successfully...