PETALING JAYA: Malaysias national mixed doubles pair Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Jemie Lai exited the Badminton Asia Championships (BAC) today after a surprise loss to a lower-ranked Taiwanese pair, ending their run in the second round.

The world No 11 Malaysian duo, who won the first game comfortably, came under severe pressure in the next two games from their 27th-ranked, y...

PETALING JAYA: Three activists detained over a silent protest during a speech by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief Azam Baki were released by the police early this morning.

Liga Rakyat Demokratik president Hamdin Nordin, Liga Mahasiswa Malaysia activist Ahsanul Akmal Sulam, and Mandiri coordinator Fakrurrazzi Khairur Rijal were detained at the Dang Wangi polic...

PETALING JAYA: DAPs Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali today said there was no issue with non-Muslims hosting Raya open houses, provided that organisers adhered to certain conditions such as the provision of halal-certified food and beverages.

In a statement, the DAP central executive committee member also said that such events must not be held in houses of worship or include re...

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today said it could take three to five years to fully restore gas operations in conflict-hit regions, even if the Middle East war ends immediately.

Speaking at a monthly assembly with transport ministry staff, Anwar said this information was personally conveyed to him by the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Hamad Al Thani.

Even...

PUTRAJAYA: The transport ministry is stepping up efforts to sustain the aviation industry through ongoing discussions with Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM).

Minister Loke Siew Fook said an engagement with industry players would be held next week to discuss measures in response to the global energy crisis.

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