Metro News

One portal to access welfare services info

A NEW digital portal on registered care services across the state will be made accessible to the public.

Nation

Grim reality of lorry drivers

PETALING JAYA: Exhausted, underpaid and pushed to their limits.

Cricket

Cricketer  Virandeep dares to dream beyond milestones

PETALING JAYA: In a game where numbers often define legacy, Virandeep Singh has made sure his name is etched in Malaysian cricket's T20 (Twenty-overs format) international history, not just for what he's done but for what he dares to dream.

Metro News

Need to understand canine behaviour, says dog trainer 

IT IS possible for people to be in close proximity to stray dogs without facing any threat, says a dog trainer.

Metro News

‘Take humane approach in solving strays crisis’

THE country is facing a serious stray dog overpopulation problem, one that experts and activists say has escalated into a national issue requiring immediate action by the Federal Government.

Nation

‘Drivers’ mental health must be addressed as well’

PETALING JAYA: While authorities readily crack down on vocational drivers as part of road safety measures, the mental health of these drivers remains a largely unattended area.

Metro News

Building the base for a love of learning

SJKC Pandan pupils now have a vibrant new space to read, learn and grow, thanks to the successful upgrading of Pondok Kasih, a reading corner at the Johor Baru school.

Insight

Powering progress: Digital finance is redefining car ownership in Malaysia

In Malaysia, car ownership is more than a milestone, it is a necessity. From school runs to side hustles, the car remains a vital utility, especially in areas underserved by public transport.

Badminton

Junior shuttlers end up empty-handed at Asian Championships

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia endured a disappointing campaign in the Asian Junior Championships after the shuttlers failed to win any medals.

Metro News

Capital grappling with surge in abandoned vehicles

ABANDONED and dilapidated vehicles left in public parking spaces are among complaints received by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), says Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

Nation

Long road for kids’ comfort

PETALING JAYA: It was not easy for Rastima Jamaludin when her daughter was diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer at the tender age of 13 two years ago.

Squash

Malaysia’s SEA Cup mixed team title defence over after fall to the Philippines

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian squash team endured a tough loss after their hopes of defending the SEA Cup mixed team title were dashed in Thailand yesterday.

Motorsport

HZO Fortis reinforce status as contenders in amateur class at Super Trofeo

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian outfit HZO Fortis Racing delivered a commanding performance in Round 4 of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia at the challenging Inje Speedium circuit in South Korea recently.

Cycling

Young track cyclists hopeful of making history at World Juniors in Holland

PETALING JAYA: The time is right for the track cyclists to make history at the World Junior Championships in Apeldoorn, Holland, from Aug 20-24.

Badminton

Tang Jie-Ee Wei in race against time to overcome weaknesses ahead of world meet

PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles shuttlers Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei have to raise their game if they hope to win a medal in the World Championships from Aug 25-31 in Paris.

Nation

Only six specialists for nine million kids

PETALING JAYA: Nine million children with only six specialists in the country – this is the sad reality of paediatric palliative care (PPC) in the country.

Metro News

JB hunt for funds, mental health awareness

JOHOR Baru Befrienders is hoping to raise funds while spreading mental health awareness through a treasure hunt.

Gymnastics

MGF believe gymnasts selected for SEA Games will shine in Thailand

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Gymnastics Federation (MGF) have big hopes for this year's Thailand SEA Games in December.

Star Biz7

Europe’s market turmoil highlights dividend plays

The second half of 2025 (2H25) looks anything but smooth for European stock markets, with a raft of global political tensions and economic curveballs keeping investors on their toes.

Metro News

Shah Alam backs state parking privatisation plan

SHAH ALAM City Council (MBSA) is ready to implement Selangor's on-street parking privatisation exercise if it proceeds on Aug 1 as scheduled.