Thomas Cup discards Man-Tee show quality but need consistency, says Rexy

PETALING JAYA: Men’s doubles shuttlers Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun have the potential to become a world class pair but need to be more consistent. This is national coaching director Rexy Mainaky’s assessment after seeing his charges finish as runners-up in the Indonesian Open. World No. 20 Wei Chong-Kai Wun were not expected to go far in...

Fit for Olympic battle

PETALING JAYA: There is still hope for mixed doubles shuttlers Tan Kian Meng-Lai Pei Jing in the race to qualify for the Paris Olympics if their battling performance in the Indonesian Masters is anything to go by. World No. 25 Kian Meng-Pei Jing’s chances looked bleak at the beginning of the year and that was compounded...

There should be no double standards with human rights, says Anwar at Asean Summit

JAKARTA: There should be no double standards when it comes to addressing conflicts and championing human rights like that of Palestinians, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said that he had stressed the matter throughout the 43rd Asean Summit when he met with all the dialogue partners, as well as calling them to reject Islamophobia. "While they...

Vietjet Launches Direct Service Linking Ho Chi Minh City and Jakarta

Vietjet, a leading airline known for its network expansion and affordable air services, has taken another step forward by launching its third direct route connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Jakarta, Indonesia.   This new direct service offers travelers a convenient option with seven flights per week, each taking just three hours on modern aircraft. It connects...

Indonesian investigators may need another year to probe Sriwijaya crash

Indonesian investigators may need another year to determine the cause of last year's crash of a Sriwijaya Air jet that killed all 62 people on board, according to an interim report released on Thursday (Jan 13). Under international standards, a final report would normally be issued within a year of the Jan 9, 2021 crash, but Indonesia's...

Coal-dependent Indonesia starts tapping huge solar power potential

Indonesia aims to wean itself off coal and become carbon neutral by 2060 or sooner.Reuters Mr Aji Tri Atmojo lives in a traditional Javanese house with wooden walls on the outskirts of the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, but his rustic home got a modern touch after he installed a row of solar panels on his roof. Since...