Corporate News

Paramount eyes RM1.5bil sales target for 2025

PETALING JAYA: Paramount Corp Bhd remains confident in achieving a sales target of RM1.5bil in 2025 underpinned by contributions from ongoing projects.

Entertainment

Singaporean actress Tay Ying and celebrity chef Wu Sihan hold traditional betrothal ceremony

They are set to tie the knot in June. 

Children

First five years key to preventing obesity in kids

A child's BMI at age six is indicative of their risk of obesity later on in life, new research finds.

Corporate News

Time Dotcom 1Q net profit rises to RM112.99mil

KUALA LUMPUR: Time Dotcom Bhd recorded a higher net profit of RM112.99 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025) from RM110.67 million in the same period last year.

Nation

PKR National Congress kicks off as delegates gather in Johor Baru

JOHOR BARU: Crowds of PKR members, dressed in shades of light blue, are making their way into the Persada Johor International Convention Centre for the party's National Congress.

Nation

Rafizi Ramli loses PKR deputy presidency, claims aide

JOHOR BARU: Economic Minister Datuk Sri Rafizi Ramli looks to have failed to defend his party post following a cryptic message from one of his officers on Facebook.

Cambodia

Cambodia's new impressive new international airport all set for official operation on Sept 9

Cambodia has set Sept. 9, 2025 for the official operation of the Techo International Airport, said a statement on Friday.

Nation

Amendments to Aboriginal Peoples Act expected in Parliament this year, says Ahmad Zahid

PUTRAJAYA: Amendments to the Aboriginal Peoples Act 1954 (Act 134) are expected to be tabled in Parliament later this year, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says.

Brunei

Brunei's economic outlook remains stable, says research by Asean+3

Brunei's economic growth is forecast to be stable at 2.6 percent for 2025-2026 as upstream and downstream oil and gas production levels off following last year's strong rebound.

Corporate News

IJM Corp gets approval for RM1.4bil New Pantai Highway extension and toll restructuring

PETALING JAYA: IJM Corp Bhd has received approval from the Ministry of Works for the New Pantai Highway Extension and the toll restructuring for the existing New Pantai Highway.

Myanmar

Myanmar reports over 860 dengue fever cases so far in 2025; four deaths have also been confirmed

Myanmar recorded more than 860 cases and four deaths from dengue fever between Jan 1 and May 10, 2025, state-owned Myanmar Radio and Television reported, citing figures from the country's Ministry of Health.

World

Future queen of Belgium caught up in Harvard foreign student ban

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Princess Elisabeth, the 23-year-old future queen of Belgium, has just completed her first year at Harvard University but the ban imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on foreign students studying there could jeopardise her continued studies.

Badminton

Aaron-Wooi Yik take down one Danish pair, another awaits in semis

KUALA LUMPUR: Shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik made it a good day for Malaysia after powering into the Malaysian Masters semi-finals.

Nation

Ageing population and its burdens on women among key issues at Wanita PKR congress

JOHOR BARU: The ageing population and its effect on women were among the key issues raised at the Wanita PKR Congress held here.

AseanPlus News

Collapse of historic Chinese building’s roof revives concerns about construction standards

The Fengyang Drum Tower's roof fell in just months after the conclusion of renovation works on the Ming dynasty site

Nation

Asean must embrace centrality and neutrality, says Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR: Asean member states must adhere to the principles of centrality, neutrality, and non-alignment as the region moves forward, according to Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Corporate News

Allianz Malaysia 1Q net profit rises to RM211.69mil

KUALA LUMPUR: Allianz Malaysia Bhd's net profit rose by 11.5 per cent to RM211.69 million during the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025), compared to RM189.83 million in the corresponding quarter last year, mainly due to higher profit contribution from both insurance segments.

Football

Soccer-Newcastle's Isak likely to return for last Champions League push, says Howe

(Reuters) - Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has a "good chance" of being fit for their last push for a Champions League place against Everton on Sunday, manager Eddie Howe said ahead of their final fixture of the Premier League season.

World

Voters in Suriname to choose government to helm predicted oil boom

PARAMARIBO, Suriname (Reuters) -Voters in Suriname, which is on the cusp of a predicted oil boom, will go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new parliament, which will later choose the South American country's next president.

Forex

Ringgit ends higher against greenback amid continued concerns over us fiscal policy

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar and other major and regional currencies on Friday as the greenback remained weak amid continued concerns over US fiscal policy.