World

Hospitals in Syria's Sweida struggling after sectarian clashes, WHO says

GENEVA (Reuters) -The main hospital in the southern Syrian city of Sweida is overwhelmed with trauma patients and working without adequate power or water after the local Druze minority clashed almost two weeks ago with Bedouin and government forces.

Nation

YelaoShr’s franchise leap marks new chapter in Malaysia’s early childhood education

MALAYSIA'S education sector reached a meaningful turning point today as YelaoShr marked its transition into a licensed franchise brand through the onboarding of 66 new franchisees from across the country.

Living

Former Malaysian Convent students have kept their friendship for over 60 years

In conjunction with International Friendship Day on July 30, we celebrate the alumni of Convent Peel Road in Kuala Lumpur, whose globe-trotting reunions continue well into their golden years.

Gymnastics

Gymnastics-Italy withdraw from World University Games after gymnast seriously injured in fall

(Reuters) -Italy have withdrawn from the rest of the World University Games in Essen, Germany, after gymnast Lorenzo Bonicelli suffered a fall during his routine, sustaining a serious neck injury that required surgery, news agency ANSA reported on Friday.

Nation

Insulted and disappointed: We dived into muddy waters over 10 times, says Bomba officer

PETALING JAYA: Fire and Rescue Department personnel dived into a muddy river in Johor more than 10 times in hopes of finding a missing person.

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.

World

India-UK trade deal signals Modi's priorities as New Delhi eyes EU, US pacts

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India's trade deal with Britain is a sign of New Delhi's new gradual shift to opening up its markets while shielding crucial sectors from competition and could be its template for future agreements, government officials and analysts said on Friday.

India

India school roof collapse kills seven children

JAIPUR: Part of the roof and walls of a government-run school collapsed in western India, killing at least seven children and injuring 26 others on Friday (July 25), police said.

Nation

Zafrul, Farhash Wafa, Chong Wei among recipients of Penang state honours this year

GEORGE TOWN: Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz heads the list of 1,530 recipients of state awards, honours and medals in conjunction with the 84th birthday of Governor of Penang, Tun Ramli Ngah Talib, on Saturday (July 26).

Corporate News

Rhone Ma unit secures RM15.64mil contract for milk processing line

PETALING JAYA: Rhone Ma Holdings Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary Link Ingredients Sdn Bhd (LISB) had accepted a RM15.64mil contract from Jemaluang Dairy Valley Sdn Bhd to supply, fabricate, install and commission a milk processing line.

World

Serious safety violations found at Russian airline a month before fatal crash, Izvestia says

MOSCOW (Reuters) -A spot check on Angara Airlines, which operated the Antonov An-24 plane which crashed in Russia's far east on Thursday killing all 48 on board, had uncovered serious safety violations a month beforehand, the Izvestia news outlet reported on Friday.

Corporate News

UUE expects resilient year despite weaker 1Q

PETALING JAYA: UUE Holdings Bhd earnings for the first quarter ended May 31, 2025 fell to RM1.69mil from RM5.56mil recorded in the same period a year earlier due to weaker topline.

Badminton

Pearly-Thinaah storm into China Open semis

PETALING JAYA: Shuttlers Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah smashed into the women's doubles semi-finals in the China Open after an impressive win over Japan's world No. 9 Yuki Fukushima-Mayu Matsumoto.

Nation

Admin assistant claims trial to insulting modesty of female intern

KUALA LUMPUR: A 37-year-old administrative assistant at a government department pleaded not guilty in the Magistrates' Court here Friday (July 25) to a charge of insulting the modesty of a female student undergoing industrial training, three months ago.

Cambodia

Border conflict: Cambodia Culture Minister warns of damage to Preah Vihear Temple, urges Unesco intervention

PHNOM PENH: Minister of Culture and Fine Arts Phoeurng Sackona presented evidence of the damage caused to parts of the Preah Vihear Temple by artillery shelling and bombing by Thai F-16 fighter jets on Thursday (July 24). She called for urgent measures to prevent further damage.

Nation

Low water pressure issues unacceptable, says Penang MCA

GEORGE TOWN: Penang MCA has urged the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) to resolve the persistent low water pressure issues affecting thousands of residents in South Seberang Perai, Central Seberang Perai and parts of the island.

Corporate News

Hexza Corp's unit launches corn-based ethanol plant in Perak

KUALA LUMPUR: Chemical Industries (Malaya) Sdn Bhd (CIM), a subsidiary of Hexza Corporation Bhd, inaugurated its state-of-the-art corn-based ethanol production facility in Persiaran Tasek in Ipoh, Perak, today, marking a significant milestone in the company's growth and innovation journey.

South Korea

S. Korean court orders Yoon to compensate 105 claimants for distress caused by martial law crisis

SEOUL: The Seoul Central District Court on July 25 ruled that former president Yoon Suk-yeol has to pay a total of 10.5 million won (US$7,500) combined to 105 citizens for causing them to suffer emotional distress due to the imposition of martial law.

Nation

Thai-Cambodia conflict: Wisma Putra told to provide updates on potential ceasefire, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed Wisma Putra to monitor developments in the escalating border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia following positive signals from both countries regarding the possibility of a ceasefire.

Auto

BYD ATTO 2 makes its official debut in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: BYD Sime Motors has unveiled the BYD ATTO 2, an all-new electric compact SUV that is targeted at "first-time drivers, trendsetters and go-getters eager to embrace electric mobility".