Eventful year for Roy King but injury spoils run

PETALING JAYA: It has been a season filled with both peaks and valleys for national doubles shuttler Yap Roy King but he harbours no complaints. The 22-year-old Roy King experienced a few changes in his sports career, stepping into a dual role after a reshuffle in the men’s doubles department caused by the split of...

Malaysia and south Thailand may work to develop Halal industry, says Dr Wee

PETALING JAYA: With the new Thai government planning to develop the five provinces in southern Thailand, a collaboration would enable both countries next to each other to tap into the Middle Eastern Market, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (pic). Dr Wee, who spoke during the Southern Peninsula Sub-Regional Cooperation Expo in...

M’sian Group M-Girls Pose At Wake Of Member Queenzy Cheng, Who Died 40 Minutes After Complaining Of A Headache

The 37-year-old Malaysian singer was still looking well in an Instagram story she posted just a day before her sudden passing on Tuesday (Nov 28). Popular Malaysian singer actress-singer Queenzy Cheng passed away suddenly on Tuesday (Nov 28) at the age of 37. According to reports, the M-Girls member, who was best known for her multiple...

Malaysia ranks third in Asia for English proficiency

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has demonstrated its prowess in the English language by ranking third in Asia, according to the 2023 EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI). The Education First (EF) English Proficiency Index (EPI) is the largest international survey of adult English skills as it evaluates the English language proficiency of 2.2 million non-native English...

More opportunities for Malaysian students through closer ties with China, says Dr Wee

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong is hoping to open up more education opportunities for Malaysian students by forging closer ties with higher education institutions in China. The MCA president said it would be beneficial to provide students from both countries with more choices and opportunities for education and their further careers. “With closer...

Visa-free policy highlights good ties between KL, Beijing

KUALA LUMPUR: Diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China, which will celebrate their 50th anniversary next year, will be further strengthened with the unilateral visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from Malaysia starting in December. Malaysia-China Friendship Association president Datuk Abdul Majid Ahmad Khan (pic) said Malaysia is the only South-East Asian country to benefit from...

End of road for Aaron-Wooi and Wei Chong-Kai Wun

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s campaign in the men’s doubles came to end when Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun crashed out in the second round of the China Masters in Shenzhen on Thursday (Nov 23). World No. 2 Aaron-Wooi Yik battled for 75 minutes before losing to China’s He Jiting-Ren Xiangyu 25-27,...

Political stability attracts many industries to invest in Malaysia, says PM

SHAH ALAM: The political stability enjoyed under the unity government over the past year has attracted many global industrial giants to invest in Malaysia, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said companies like Google, TikTok, Infineon Technologies AG, China's automotive company Geely and Tesla have confidence in...

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...

Former cop Sirul Azhar freed from Australian immigration detention

PETALING JAYA: Former policeman Sirul Azhar Umar, 51, who was sentenced to death for the 2006 murder of Mongolian model Altantunya Shaariibuu has been released from an immigration detention centre in Australia. This was confirmed by his lawyer William Levingston to the British newspaper The Guardian; he said that Sirul has been released among dozens...