Новости за 31.01.2024

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia were outclassed 5-2 by the Netherlands in the final of the men's Hockey 5s World Cup in Muscat, Oman yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR:TMC Life Sciences Bhd today said that the suspension of its group chief executive officer (GCEO) Wan Nadiah Wan Mohd Abdullah Yaakob from her duties is to facilitate an internal disciplinary process for allegations the company did not disclose.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Territories Day 2024 (FTD 2024) will be celebrated at Dataran Putrajaya alongside the Putrajaya Open Day 2024 (POD 2024) programme from Feb 1 to 4.

ARAB-AMERICAN anger over Joe Biden’s Israel policy could cost him dearly in November’s United States presidential vote, as a community with electoral influence in key swing states turns against him.

Even Malaysian academics who use generative AI sparingly and tentatively foresee a transformation in their work through more efficient and cost-effective practices.

PROTESTS by angry farmers spread across the European Union on Tuesday, as the French government scrambled to placate agriculture workers who have been moving towards Paris in long convoys of tractors, blocking key motorways.

The Employment Act 1955 (Amendment) 2022 for the peninsular and Labuan, and the Sarawak and Sabah Labour Ordinances serves as the backbone for safeguarding workers’ rights.

This came following accusations that some UNRWA staff were involved in the Oct 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.

Two non-government industrial outfits representing e-hailing drivers and delivery riders have pressed for the formation of the tentatively named Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM).

PARIS: The Argentina MotoGP, which was due to be held in early April at the Termas de Rio Honda circuit, has been cancelled, organisers Dorna announced on Wednesday.

ALOR STAR: Police have reached out to a popular foreign vlogger who released a video of a policeman allegedly soliciting a RM100 bribe from him after he was flagged down for committing a traffic offence in Langkawi in November.

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah will collaborate closely with the federal Plantation and Commodities Ministry to develop the downstream oil palm industry.

LAHAD DATU: Five Filipino individuals, suspected to be associated with militant activities and the Abu Sayyaf group, were successfully apprehended in Semporna and Kunak last year.

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez said on Tuesday that he felt “liberated” after announcing his decision to step down at the end of the season, adding that the pressure and demands of the job meant that he could not enjoy himself there.

WELLINGTON: New Zealand is set to become one of the first countries to ban harmful “forever chemicals” from cosmetic products, environment watchdogs said Wednesday.

PENANG: After over two years, Taman Eko Rimba in Bukit Mertajam is set to reopen its gates to the public on Feb 1.

PENANG: George Town's landscape is now richer with the opening of the Linear Garden at the Esplanade, which marks another milestone in Penang's drive towards creating sustainable urban environments.

MELAKA: The city is casting a wide net to fishing enthusiasts with the lucrative Sungai Melaka fishing competition, which aligns with the Visit Melaka Year 2024.

PUTRAJAYA: Sports Commissioner Suhardi Alias has stressed that it is important for Malaysia to develop its own home-grown athletes rather than depend on the use of foreigners to deliver short-term results.

BANGKOK: A Thai court on Wednesday ruled the biggest party in parliament had violated the constitution in seeking to change a law against insulting the monarchy, in what could set a precedent for any future review of one of the world’s strictest lese majeste laws.

Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar becomes the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong today. He is known for his unwavering commitment to the people’s welfare besides his no-nonsense approach to issues. The Johor ruler is a staunch opponent of corruption and strict disciplinarian, given his extensive military background. Nor Ain Mohamed Radhi takes a look at Sultan Ibrahim’s life and achievements

LONDON: Struggling duo Fulham and Everton fought out a 0-0 Premier League draw at Craven Cottage on Tuesday, with the visitors lucky to escape with a potentially precious point after being under sustained pressure in an all-action second half.

NOTTINGHAM: Arsenal ended a barren run on the road as goals from Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 to close to within two points of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League on Tuesday.

KUALA LUMPUR: Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar begins his reign as the country’s 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong today.

INDONESIAN singer Tiara Andini, who has a strong Malaysian following, is going all out to promote her roots in her latest single titled ‘Ngeluwihi’.