Technology

Dutch watchdog postpones ruling on Apple fees on dating apps, awaits EU action

PARIS (Reuters) -Dutch antitrust regulator ACM said in a statement on Friday it has postponed a ruling on Apple over fees the iPhone maker charges dating app providers as it awaits the outcome of ongoing discussions between Apple and the European Commission over a similar issue.

Technology

Intel slumps as potential foundry exit deepens investor gloom

(Reuters) -Intel shares sank 8% on Friday after the company warned of exiting chip manufacturing if it fails to secure a major customer, a potentially drastic move by the new CEO to cut spending and revive the struggling American icon.

Nation

It wasn't so easy to cut RON95 price, says PM Anwar

JITRA: It is not easy for the government to slash the price of RON95 petrol, even if it is only six sen, because it needs to take into account the financial implications for the country, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation

Police collect over RM44,000 in traffic summonses from foreigners in Padang Besar

PADANG BESAR: The Operation for Foreigners' Outstanding Summonses (OSTWA) carried out at the Padang Besar Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex (ICQS) successfully collected compounds totalling RM44,730 within five days of its implementation starting on July 21.

Nation

Domestic Trade Ministry to stay on alert for potential misuse following fuel subsidy rationalisation

ALOR SETAR: Proactive monitoring will be carried out at all petrol stations to prevent any misuse in the purchase of subsidised RON95 petrol by consumers once the petrol subsidy rationalisation exercise is implemented, says Dr Fuziah Salleh.

Nation

Fill them up STAT!: PM tells MOH to speed up recruitment to fill 4,000 doctor vacancies, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has been ordered to simplify the bureaucratic process to expedite the filling of 4,352 positions at health facilities, including the appointment of contract doctors, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Sabah & Sarawak

Man nabbed in Tawau for recording female housemate

KOTA KINABALU: An undocumented migrant has been arrested for allegedly recording his female housemate in her rented room in Tawau.

Nation

Climate stress ravages Terengganu coral reefs

MERSING: Three coral reef zones in Terengganu have been identified as worst-hit by coral bleaching in Malaysia this year, according to the latest data on the country's marine ecosystem monitoring.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Piastri has learnt from costly Silverstone penalty

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (Reuters) -McLaren's Oscar Piastri says he has learnt from a costly British Grand Prix penalty and will not brake as hard when leading behind the Formula One safety car at restarts.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sibu fire destroys seven houses, 66 residents rescued

SIBU: A total of 66 residents survived a fire that destroyed seven houses in Kampung Hilir here on Friday (July 25), making it the second fire incident in the area within 10 months.

Cambodia

Cambodia the victim of Thai territorial ambitions, says govt spokesman

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia is the victim in the current two-day wave of attacks by Thai armed forces, declared Pen Bona, head of the government spokesperson unit.

Metro News

Don’t take part in July 26 gathering, Selangor civil servants told

CIVIL servants in Selangor are reminded to comply with rules barring them from taking part in public demonstrations.

Philippines

State of Nation Address 2025: Marcos under scrutiny as presidency hits halfway mark

MANILA: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is once again set to take center stage to deliver his fourth State of the Nation Address (Sona), bringing with him not only promises and accomplishments but also growing pressure over how he will steer the Philippines in the right direction as he enters the second half of his presidency.

Metro News

Haze: Selangor authorities ordered to step up checks at hotspots

LOCAL authorities in Selangor have been ordered to step up monitoring of hotspots for wildfires in the state in view of the current haze situation.

Rugby

Rugby-Lions boss treats son Owen Farrell like any other player, says coach

MELBOURNE (Reuters) -The familial bond between head coach Andy Farrell and playmaker son Owen looms large over the British & Irish Lions as they prepare for the second test against Australia in Melbourne on Saturday.

Singapore

Ex-Singapore cop faces 15 charges over sex offences involving at least six boys, producing child porn

SINGAPORE: A former police inspector allegedly committed sex-related offences – including molestation and producing sexually explicit material showing minors – involving at least six boys.

Mobile apps

Uber's new 'senior accounts' aimed at helping elderly people travel

Uber is launching a feature for relatives to remotely book and track trips for their elderly parents or grandparents.

Badminton

Chen-Toh 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.

World

Zelenskiy says Ukraine has secured three Patriot systems, looking to finance seven more

KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine has received confirmation from partners that they will provide three Patriot missile defence systems and discussions are underway to obtain seven more, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday.

Nation

MGB and Doka to explore innovative additions to MGB’s IBS precast system

LEADING construction and property development solutions provider MGB Bhd – a subsidiary of LBS Bina Group Bhd, has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Collaboration (MOC) with Doka Formwork Malaysia Sdn Bhd – part of Doka GmbH, a global leader in formwork, scaffolding, and engineering solutions.