Award winning research project

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) achieved a significant milestone by winning “Research Project of the Year: STEM” at the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards Asia 2025, held on 22 April 2025 in Macao. The award was conferred in recognition of its groundbreaking project, “Revolutionary 3D Multi-Material Printing System”, led by Lee Kong Chian at… Continue reading Award winning research project
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Ringgit slightly up against US dollar amid cautious sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Tuesday amid caution about the outcome of trade talks between China and the United States. At 8 am, the local note made a small rebound to 4.2275/2370 against the greenback compared to Monday’s close of 4.2290/2345. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd’s chief economist, Dr… Continue reading Ringgit slightly up against US dollar amid cautious sentiment

Ringgit slightly up against US dollar amid cautious sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Tuesday amid caution about the outcome of trade talks between China and the United States. At 8 am, the local note made a small rebound to 4.2275/2370 against the greenback compared to Monday’s close of 4.2290/2345. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd’s chief economist, Dr… Continue reading Ringgit slightly up against US dollar amid cautious sentiment
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Trump backs arrest of California governor amid LA protest strains

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Monday it would be “great” if California Governor Gavin Newsom was arrested, in an extraordinary threat as the two men sparred over protests in Los Angeles. Republican Trump, 78, deployed the National Guard in America’s second city on Saturday after clashes erupted over immigration raids — but he did… Continue reading Trump backs arrest of California governor amid LA protest strains

Trump backs arrest of California governor amid LA protest strains

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Monday it would be “great” if California Governor Gavin Newsom was arrested, in an extraordinary threat as the two men sparred over protests in Los Angeles. Republican Trump, 78, deployed the National Guard in America’s second city on Saturday after clashes erupted over immigration raids — but he did… Continue reading Trump backs arrest of California governor amid LA protest strains
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US judge dismisses actor Baldoni’s lawsuit against Lively, NYT

NEW YORK: A US judge on Monday rejected a $400 million lawsuit that actor Justin Baldoni filed against former co-star Blake Lively and The New York Times after she accused him of sexual harassment and other misbehavior. Back in December the Times reported that Lively had filed a complaint against Baldoni and producer Jamey Heath… Continue reading US judge dismisses actor Baldoni’s lawsuit against Lively, NYT

US judge dismisses actor Baldoni’s lawsuit against Lively, NYT

NEW YORK: A US judge on Monday rejected a $400 million lawsuit that actor Justin Baldoni filed against former co-star Blake Lively and The New York Times after she accused him of sexual harassment and other misbehavior. Back in December the Times reported that Lively had filed a complaint against Baldoni and producer Jamey Heath… Continue reading US judge dismisses actor Baldoni’s lawsuit against Lively, NYT
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Bolivian ex-president Morales facing ‘terrorism’ probe

LA PAZ: Bolivia’s attorney general said Monday he had opened a “terrorism” probe into ex-president Evo Morales for allegedly ordering his supporters to block roads after he was banned from contesting August elections. Roger Mariaca told reporters his office had decided to “admit this accusation” filed by the government against Morales, whose supporters cut off… Continue reading Bolivian ex-president Morales facing ‘terrorism’ probe

Bolivian ex-president Morales facing ‘terrorism’ probe

LA PAZ: Bolivia’s attorney general said Monday he had opened a “terrorism” probe into ex-president Evo Morales for allegedly ordering his supporters to block roads after he was banned from contesting August elections. Roger Mariaca told reporters his office had decided to “admit this accusation” filed by the government against Morales, whose supporters cut off… Continue reading Bolivian ex-president Morales facing ‘terrorism’ probe
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With shades of Man Utd, Urawa vow to bring the noise at Club World Cup

THEIR raucous fans are the self-styled bad boys of Japanese football and the team’s red shirts, white shorts and black socks bear more than a passing resemblance to Manchester United. But while the fallen English giants won’t be at the Club World Cup, Urawa Reds will and are set to be roared on in the… Continue reading With shades of Man Utd, Urawa vow to bring the noise at Club World Cup

Jurors making ‘good progress’ towards Weinstein retrial verdict

NEW YORK: Jurors reported getting closer to a verdict Monday in the sex crimes retrial of disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, despite tensions raising the risk of a deadlocked jury and a mistrial. “We’re making good progress,“ Judge Curtis Farber read in a final note from jurors wrapping up the third day of closed-door deliberations… Continue reading Jurors making ‘good progress’ towards Weinstein retrial verdict

Jurors making ‘good progress’ towards Weinstein retrial verdict

NEW YORK: Jurors reported getting closer to a verdict Monday in the sex crimes retrial of disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, despite tensions raising the risk of a deadlocked jury and a mistrial. “We’re making good progress,“ Judge Curtis Farber read in a final note from jurors wrapping up the third day of closed-door deliberations… Continue reading Jurors making ‘good progress’ towards Weinstein retrial verdict
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Trump warns of decision time as Iran prepares nuclear counter-proposal

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Monday that new US-Iran talks this week could make clear if a nuclear deal is possible to avoid military action, as Tehran readies a counter-proposal on a potential agreement. Trump spoke by telephone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose office said the US leader informed that he had made… Continue reading Trump warns of decision time as Iran prepares nuclear counter-proposal

Trump warns of decision time as Iran prepares nuclear counter-proposal

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Monday that new US-Iran talks this week could make clear if a nuclear deal is possible to avoid military action, as Tehran readies a counter-proposal on a potential agreement. Trump spoke by telephone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose office said the US leader informed that he had made… Continue reading Trump warns of decision time as Iran prepares nuclear counter-proposal
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Gaza civil defence reports 10 deaths near aid centre

GAZA CITY: The Gaza civil defence agency said that 10 people were killed and more than 30 wounded Monday when Israeli troops fired at people trying to enter food distribution centres. The Israeli military acknowledged that it had fired “warning shots” during incidents near food centres. There have been a series of deadly incidents since… Continue reading Gaza civil defence reports 10 deaths near aid centre

Gaza civil defence reports 10 deaths near aid centre

GAZA CITY: The Gaza civil defence agency said that 10 people were killed and more than 30 wounded Monday when Israeli troops fired at people trying to enter food distribution centres. The Israeli military acknowledged that it had fired “warning shots” during incidents near food centres. There have been a series of deadly incidents since… Continue reading Gaza civil defence reports 10 deaths near aid centre
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Michelle Bowman sworn in as US Fed vice chair for supervision

WASHINGTON: Michelle Bowman was sworn in as the US Federal Reserve’s vice chair for supervision on Monday, with her appointment seen as a signal towards lighter regulation under US President Donald Trump. The development comes after her confirmation last week by the US Senate, which is controlled by Trump’s Republican party. The central bank said… Continue reading Michelle Bowman sworn in as US Fed vice chair for supervision

Michelle Bowman sworn in as US Fed vice chair for supervision

WASHINGTON: Michelle Bowman was sworn in as the US Federal Reserve’s vice chair for supervision on Monday, with her appointment seen as a signal towards lighter regulation under US President Donald Trump. The development comes after her confirmation last week by the US Senate, which is controlled by Trump’s Republican party. The central bank said… Continue reading Michelle Bowman sworn in as US Fed vice chair for supervision
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Mandatory speed limiters for heavy vehicles to improve road safety – Loke

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is drafting a policy that includes the mandatory use of speed limiters for heavy vehicles, as part of efforts to enhance road safety. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the policy is being thoroughly reviewed to ensure there are no loopholes or opportunities for manipulation once implemented. “The government will not relent… Continue reading Mandatory speed limiters for heavy vehicles to improve road safety – Loke

Trump says he made ‘reasonable offer’ to Iran: Israel PM’s office

JERUSALEM: President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday that Washington had delivered a “reasonable offer” to Tehran to limit its nuclear programme, Netanyahu’s office said in a statement. “The Prime Minister spoke this evening with Mr. Trump” and the president informed him “that the United States had transmitted a reasonable offer… Continue reading Trump says he made ‘reasonable offer’ to Iran: Israel PM’s office

Trump says he made ‘reasonable offer’ to Iran: Israel PM’s office

JERUSALEM: President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday that Washington had delivered a “reasonable offer” to Tehran to limit its nuclear programme, Netanyahu’s office said in a statement. “The Prime Minister spoke this evening with Mr. Trump” and the president informed him “that the United States had transmitted a reasonable offer… Continue reading Trump says he made ‘reasonable offer’ to Iran: Israel PM’s office
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Chinese man pleads guilty to exporting arms to N. Korea

WASHINGTON: A Chinese man pleaded guilty on Monday to exporting guns and ammunition to North Korea, the Justice Department said. Shenghua Wen, 42, who was living illegally in the United States after overstaying his student visa, was charged with violating long-standing US sanctions against North Korea. Wen, arrested in California in December, was paid $2… Continue reading Chinese man pleads guilty to exporting arms to N. Korea

Funk-rock pioneer Sly Stone dead at 82

FUNK master and innovator Sly Stone, whose music drove a civil rights-inflected soul explosion in the 1960s, sparking influential albums but also a slide into drug addiction, has died, his family said Monday. He was 82. The multi-instrumentalist frontman for Sly and the Family Stone — rock’s first racially integrated, mixed-gender lineup — “passed away… Continue reading Funk-rock pioneer Sly Stone dead at 82

Dua cedera dalam nahas libatkan treler dan lori di Sungai Petani

SUNGAI PETANI: Seorang pemandu lori dan seorang pekerja warga Myanmar cedera dalam kemalangan membabitkan sebuah treler dan lori tujuh tan di Kilometer 106.8 Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan arah selatan, berhampiran susur keluar ke Sungai Petani Utara di sini, malam tadi. Ketua Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat (BBP) Guar Chempedak Penolong Penguasa Bomba Mohd Happyzam Abd Rasid berkata kejadian… Continue reading Dua cedera dalam nahas libatkan treler dan lori di Sungai Petani
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Kerajaan rangka dasar wajibkan speed limiter bagi kenderaan berat

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan kini sedang merangka dasar baharu termasuk pelaksanaan mandatori pengehad kelajuan (speed limiter) pada kenderaan berat, sebagai langkah memperkukuh dasar keselamatan jalan raya.mana Menteri Pengangkutan Anthony Loke berkata polisi berkenaan sedang diteliti secara menyeluruh, termasuk mekanisme bagi menutup sebarang ruang manipulasi apabila ia dikuatkuasakan kelak. “Kerajaan tidak akan berhenti dalam usaha memperkukuh dasar… Continue reading Kerajaan rangka dasar wajibkan speed limiter bagi kenderaan berat
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Melaka tuan rumah Hari TVET Negara 2025 selama tiga hari bermula esok

MELAKA: Buat julung kalinya, Melaka dipilih sebagai tuan rumah bagi sambutan Hari Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional (TVET) Negara 2025 yang akan berlangsung selama tiga hari bermula esok di Pusat Dagangan Antarabangsa Melaka (MITC), Ayer Keroh di sini. Majlis perasmian sambutan yang bertemakan “TVET Pilihan Utama Kerjaya” dijadual disempurnakan oleh Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri… Continue reading Melaka tuan rumah Hari TVET Negara 2025 selama tiga hari bermula esok
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75 rumah rosak akibat ribut di Temerloh

KUANTAN: Sebanyak 75 rumah mengalami kerosakkan akibat hujan lebat dan ribut di beberapa kawasan di Temerloh petang semalam. Sekretariat Jawatankuasa Pengurusan Bencana Daerah Temerloh memaklumkan kejadian pada 5 petang itu menjejaskan rumah penduduk di Taman Sri Kerinau, Kampung Pulau Terap, Taman Pamah Kasih, Taman Pulai Bistari dan Kampung Batu 4 1/2 Jalan Maran. “Bagaimanapun, tiada… Continue reading 75 rumah rosak akibat ribut di Temerloh
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Nahas di Gerik: Lima jenazah pelajar UPSI selamat dikebumikan

JERTIH: Tiga lagi pelajar Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) yang maut dalam kemalangan di Jalan Raya Timur-Barat (JRTB) dekat Gerik, Perak pada Isnin selamat dikebumikan awal pagi ini. Jenazah Fatin Nasrien Fadil, 22, dikebumikan di Tanah Perkuburan Kampung Kerandang di sini pada 4.10 pagi. Kira-kira 100 ahli keluarga, rakan dan penduduk kampung serta Ahli Dewan… Continue reading Nahas di Gerik: Lima jenazah pelajar UPSI selamat dikebumikan
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Nahas di Gerik: Jenazah 13 lagi pelajar UPSI disembahyangkan di Masjid Hadhari

JERTIH:- Jenazah 13 lagi pelajar Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) yang maut dalam kemalangan membabitkan sebuah bas dan sebuah kenderaan pelbagai guna di Jalan Raya Timur-Barat (JRTB), dekat Gerik, Perak tiba di Masjid Hadhari di sini untuk disembahyangkan. Konvoi van yang membawa jenazah dari Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun Ipoh, Perak, tiba di pekarangan masjid pada… Continue reading Nahas di Gerik: Jenazah 13 lagi pelajar UPSI disembahyangkan di Masjid Hadhari
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Nahas di Gerik: Jenazah dua pelajar UPSI selamat dikebumikan

JERTIH: Jenazah Wan Nur Suhaila Wan Muhammad dan Muhammad Adib Hazim Halim yang maut dalam kemalangan di Jalan Raya Timur-Barat (JRTB) dekat Tasik Banding, Gerik, Perak pada awal pagi Isnin selamat dikebumikan di kampung halaman masing-masing. Hujan renyai mengiringi pengebumian Wan Nur Suhaila Wan Muhammad, 22, di Tanah Perkuburan Islam Kampung Amer, Kampung Raja, Besut,… Continue reading Nahas di Gerik: Jenazah dua pelajar UPSI selamat dikebumikan
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YPM salur RM1,000 kepada keluarga mangsa nahas di JRTB – Asyraf Wajdi

IPOH: Yayasan Pelajaran MARA (YPM) menyalurkan bantuan wang tunai sebanyak RM1,000 kepada waris pelajar Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) yang terlibat dalam kemalangan di Jalan Raya Timur-Barat (JRTB) berdekatan Tasik Banding, Gerik, awal pagi Isnin. Pengerusi Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki berkata bantuan itu bertujuan meringankan beban keluarga mangsa. “Hari ini… Continue reading YPM salur RM1,000 kepada keluarga mangsa nahas di JRTB – Asyraf Wajdi
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Dua jenazah pelajar UPSI tiba di kampung halaman

JERTIH: Dua jenazah pelajar Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) iaitu mangsa kemalangan maut di Jalan Raya Timur-Barat (JRTB), Gerik awal pagi Isnin, ‘tiba’ di kampung halaman masing-masing. Van yang membawa jenazah Muhammad Adib Hazim Halim, 21, tiba di Masjid Hadhari di sini dari Hospital Gerik, Perak pada 10.45 malam. Hampir 300 jemaah terdiri daripada ahli… Continue reading Dua jenazah pelajar UPSI tiba di kampung halaman
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Nahas bas Gerik: Rakaman video kamera papan pemuka bahan utama siasatan

KUALA LUMPUR: Ketika gema takbir Aidiladha masih berkumandang di seluruh negara, suasana hari ini bertukar menjadi episod duka apabila 15 pelajar Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) terkorban dalam nahas membabitkan sebuah bas persiaran dengan kenderaan pelbagai guna (MPV) Perodua Alza, awal pagi tadi. Tragedi menggemparkan yang berlaku di Jalan Raya Timur-Barat (JRTB) berhampiran Tasik Banding,… Continue reading Nahas bas Gerik: Rakaman video kamera papan pemuka bahan utama siasatan
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Nahas bas: Anak sulung harapan keluarga antara terkorban

IPOH: Anak sulung yang menjadi harapan untuk mengubah nasib keluarga pergi buat selama-lamanya dalam nahas membabitkan sebuah bas dan kenderaan pelbagai guna (MPV) di Jalan Raya Timur-Barat (JRTB), dekat Gerik awal pagi Isnin. Seorang daripada 15 pelajar Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) yang maut dalam kemalangan itu, Fatin Nasrien Fadli, 22, pernah menyatakan hasrat mahu… Continue reading Nahas bas: Anak sulung harapan keluarga antara terkorban
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Malaysia zahir kebimbangan terhadap penahanan kru flotila Madleen

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia menzahirkan kebimbangan yang mendalam terhadap penahanan kru kapal flotila Madleen yang sedang melaksanakan misi kemanusiaan secara aman menuju ke Gaza. Dalam satu kenyataan pada Isnin, Kementerian Luar yang juga dikenali sebagai Wisma Putra, menyatakan bahawa misi itu bertujuan untuk membuka laluan bagi penghantaran bantuan kemanusiaan yang amat diperlukan oleh rakyat Gaza yang terus… Continue reading Malaysia zahir kebimbangan terhadap penahanan kru flotila Madleen
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Colombia president hints at conspiracy after candidate shot

BOGOTÁ: Colombia’s leftist leader claimed Monday that a gravely injured presidential candidate’s security detail was “strangely reduced” before he was shot, stoking suggestions of an elaborate plot. Conservative senator Miguel Uribe, 39, was shot twice in the head at close range by a 15-year-old alleged hitman while campaigning Saturday in Bogota. The brazen attack has… Continue reading Colombia president hints at conspiracy after candidate shot

Crash sparks call for tougher bus rules

PETALING JAYA: The installation of in-cabin cameras to monitor bus drivers’ behaviour in real time should be made mandatory and safety measures strictly enforced, said Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia traffic and road safety psychologist Prof Dr Rozmi Ismail. The urgent call comes in the wake of the tragic crash at the Gerik–Jeli East–West Highway, which claimed… Continue reading Crash sparks call for tougher bus rules

Italy not in a good place for successor, says sacked Spalletti

LUCIANO Spalletti took charge of Italy one last time on Monday, and while his side sent him off with a win, the sacked manager accepted that he isn’t leaving the team in a great place for his replacement and has failed to improve them. Spalletti paid the ultimate price for a 3-0 drubbing in Norway… Continue reading Italy not in a good place for successor, says sacked Spalletti

75 homes affected as storm sweeps through Temerloh

KUANTAN: A total of 75 houses were damaged following heavy rain and strong winds that struck several areas in Temerloh yesterday evening. According to the Temerloh District Disaster Management Committee Secretariat, the incident occurred around 5pm and affected residents in Taman Sri Kerinau, Kampung Pulau Terap, Taman Pamah Kasih, Taman Pulai Bistari, and Kampung Batu… Continue reading 75 homes affected as storm sweeps through Temerloh

Gerik Crash: Remains of two UPSI students buried in hometowns

JERTIH: The remains of Wan Nur Suhaila Wan Muhammad and Muhammad Adib Hazim Halim, who were killed in the crash on the East-West Highway (JRTB) near Tasik Banding, Gerik, Perak, early Monday morning, were laid to rest in their respective hometowns. A light drizzle accompanied the burial of Wan Nur Suhaila Wan Muhammad, 22, at… Continue reading Gerik Crash: Remains of two UPSI students buried in hometowns

MARA education foundation provides RM1,000 aid to UPSI crash victims’ families

IPOH: The MARA Education Foundation (YPM) has disbursed immediate cash assistance of RM1,000 to the next of kin of each Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) student involved in the bus crash on the East-West Highway (JRTB) near Tasik Banding, Gerik, early Monday morning. MARA chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the aid aimed to… Continue reading MARA education foundation provides RM1,000 aid to UPSI crash victims’ families

Gerik Crash: Eldest daughter’s dream to support family ends in fatal UPSI bus crash

IPOH: Fatin Nasrien Fadli, a 22-year-old Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) student, had long dreamed of supporting her family and lifting their future. That hope was cut short when she was among 15 students killed in a fatal bus crash on the East–West Highway near Gerik, Perak, early Monday morning. The chartered bus, which was… Continue reading Gerik Crash: Eldest daughter’s dream to support family ends in fatal UPSI bus crash

Trump deploys Marines as tensions rise over Los Angeles protests

LOS ANGELES: US President Donald Trump on Monday ordered active-duty Marines into Los Angeles, vowing those protesting immigration arrests would be “hit harder” than ever. The extraordinary mobilization of 700 full-time professional military personnel — who join hundreds of National Guard troops already there — looked likely to further stoke tensions in a city with… Continue reading Trump deploys Marines as tensions rise over Los Angeles protests

Belgium battle past Wales, Italy win in World Cup qualifying

BELGIUM held off a battling Wales and Italy gave sacked coach Luciano Spalletti a winning send-off in World Cup qualifying on Monday. Elsewhere Manchester City star Erling Haaland’s goal lifted Norway past Estonia, Luka Modric was among the scorers in Croatia’s 5-1 rout of the Czech Republic, and the Faroes Islands left it late to… Continue reading Belgium battle past Wales, Italy win in World Cup qualifying

Gerik Crash: APAD issues show-cause letter to operator

KUALA LUMPUR: The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has issued a show-cause letter to the bus operator involved in this morning’s crash at KM53 of the East-West Highway near Tasik Banding, Gerik, which claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said at the same time, the Road… Continue reading Gerik Crash: APAD issues show-cause letter to operator

Italy beat Moldova as troubled Spalletti era comes to an end

ITALY got off the mark in their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with Monday’s 2-0 win over Moldova, Luciano Spalletti’s last game as Italy coach. Giacomo Raspadori and Andrea Cambiaso scored in each half for the Azzurri who sit third in Group I, trailing leaders Norway by nine points, and are at risk of missing… Continue reading Italy beat Moldova as troubled Spalletti era comes to an end

Catcha Digital adopts ‘bold dealmaking’ and ‘buy-and-build’ approach to become region’s number one

KUALA LUMPUR: Catcha Digital Bhd (formerly REV Asia Bhd) is banking on bold dealmaking to scale its Southeast Asian operations – even as market scepticism and macro uncertainty persist. CEO Eric Tan said Catcha Digital is aggressively pursuing a buy-and-build strategy to become Southeast Asia’s leading digital conglomerate. “You may have noticed we do quite… Continue reading Catcha Digital adopts ‘bold dealmaking’ and ‘buy-and-build’ approach to become region’s number one
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Cable theft causes disruption, major delays in KTMB train services

KUALA LUMPUR: Cable theft involving the signalling and communication systems on three Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad’s (KTMB) northern routes today has caused disruption and train delays of more than 60 minutes for both the Northern Komuter and Electric Train Services (ETS). KTMB in a statement said among the affected locations were the Tapah Road –… Continue reading Cable theft causes disruption, major delays in KTMB train services