Indonesia

Indonesia approves major overhaul of Criminal Procedure Code

JAKARTA: Indonesian lawmakers have passed a sweeping revision to the Criminal Procedure Code, which they said would modernise an outdated justice system by speeding up prosecutions and aligning legal procedures with a new criminal code set to take effect in 2026.

World

Sarajevo siege survivors hope for justice as Italy probes alleged 'sniper tourism'

SARAJEVO (Reuters) -The launch of an investigation in Italy into allegations that foreigners paid to shoot at civilians during the siege of Sarajevo three decades ago has raised survivors' hopes that people will be brought to justice.

World

US board to determine cause of fatal Maryland bridge collapse

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a public hearing  on Tuesday to determine the probable cause of the March 2024 collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge that was struck by the cargo ship Dali, killing six people.

Corporate News

Critical Holdings acquires land in Penang for RM11.5mil

PETALING JAYA: Critical Holdings Bhd (CHB) is acquiring two pieces of freehold land and hereditaments in Bandar Jelutong, Penang, measuring approximately 2,425.619 sq metres with a semi-permanent building erected thereon from Rimbaco Sdn Bhd for RM11.45mil.

Football

FAM to appeal to CAS, vow to safeguard players' rights

PETALING JAYA: The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) will bring their battle with FIFA to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after the world body rejected their appeal over the eligibility of seven mixed-heritage players.

Technology

Nvidia set for $320 billion price swing after earnings, options indicate

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Nvidia's earnings report on Wednesday could trigger a $320 billion swing in the chipmaker's market value — the largest post-earnings move ever for the AI giant — as investors seek signals about whether the artificial intelligence boom is accelerating or cooling.

Nation

Technician loses over RM600,000 to online investment scam

GEORGE TOWN: A technician lost over RM600,000 to an online investment scam.

Cricket

Factbox-What is the Ashes cricket series?

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia and England have enjoyed a fierce cricketing rivalry for over 140 years. The latest edition of the clash known as the Ashes starts in Perth on Friday.

Cricket

Cricket-Survival of the fittest: Ashes hangs on pace and endurance

MELBOURNE (Reuters) -While pace bowling quality has been a reliable predictor of Ashes success, resilience and depth may ultimately decide the battle for the urn in Australia.

Tennis

Tennis-'Heartbroken' Alcaraz drops out of Davis Cup finals due to injury

(Reuters) -World number one Carlos Alcaraz he has pulled out of the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna due to a swollen hamstring, he said on Tuesday, adding he was "heartbroken" to miss out.

World

US and Russia discussing prisoner swap, Axios reports

(Reuters) -Russia and the United States have discussed the possibility of conducting another prisoner exchange, Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev told Axios in an interview published on Tuesday.

Nation

'First-class building, third-class facilities': Johor state assembly sitting interrupted due to technical difficulties

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Johor state assembly sitting here was interrupted for about 30 minutes following technical difficulties involving the audio system.

Fashion

Fashion is wired: Designers are continuing their foray into the tech segment

At first glance, tech bros and style lovers might appear to share little in common. Their worlds overlap more than you would think though.

Nation

NG MERS 999 system operating normally after isolated incidents

PETALING JAYA: A technical review of the Next Generation Malaysian Emergency Response Services 999 (NG MERS 999) system shows it is operating normally.

Forex

Ringgit extends technical correction, ends lower as US rate outlook remains uncertain

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continued its technical correction, closing lower against the US dollar today, as traders and investors cashed in amid uncertainty over the United States interest rate outlook.

Singapore

Hong Kong’s football fans deserve much better than the latest ticketing debacle

Backlash over ticket sales for the coming clash between the city's team and Singapore shone a spotlight on the city's long-standing scalping problem.

Nation

ECRL construction works halted at MRR2 after scaffolding collapse

 GOMBAK: All construction work at the affected area where building material crashed onto a moving car has been halted, says the Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL).

China

Chinese man who donated US$20 as child to aircraft carrier project visits fleet 26 years on

Little boy whose father was a PLA soldier dreamed of a well-defended nation; developed lifelong fascination for the military

Nation

Commotion in Parliament as MP questions Bersatu infighting

KUALA LUMPUR: A brief commotion erupted in Parliament after questions were raised over the current status of Bersatu following reports of alleged infighting within the party.

Corporate News

Lianson Fleet Group partners with PetroVietnam to explore JV in offshore drilling

PETALING JAYA: Lianson Fleet Group Bhd (LFG), formerly known as Icon Offshore, has signed a non-binding term sheet with Vietnam's PetroVietnam Drilling & Well Service Corporation (PVD) to explore a joint venture (JV) aimed at expanding their presence in the regional offshore drilling market.