Entertainment

Former TVB actress Casper Chan now works as a hawker, sells chicken feet

The Hong Kong star left the entertainment industry in 2015 as landing roles had become increasingly difficult for her after turning 30.

Wellness

Major breakthrough in Parkinson’s disease treatment

The world's first adaptive deep brain stimulation system could help millions manage their symptoms.

Corporate News

Mayu Global’s ED detained to assist in police investigation

PETALING JAYA: Mayu Global Group Bhd's executive director, Tan Kim Hee, has been detained by Bukit Aman Police to assist in an ongoing investigation.

Tennis

Tennis-Wimbledon's iconic Hill set for makeover ahead of 2027 Championships

LONDON (Reuters) -One of the most atmospheric locations at Wimbledon is set for a makeover with the All England Club announcing plans on Thursday for redevelopment works to the grassy hillock outside Court One known among other nicknames as Henman Hill and Murray Mound.

Nation

Putra Heights inferno: Bread company temporarily halts production

KUALA LUMPUR: The Italian Baker Sdn Bhd, producer of Massimo bread loaves, has announced a temporary disruption in the production of its bakery products due to the gas pipeline blaze in Putra Heights, which had affected the LNG supply to its factory.

Nation

Putra Heights inferno: Authorities at hand to replace lost documents

SUBANG JAYA: Authorities from the National Registration Department (NRD) and the Road Transport Department (JPJ) are at temporary relief centres here to replace documents lost by victims of the gas pipeline fire.

Banking

Maybank ready to assist customers impacted by Putra Heights gas pipeline fire

KUALA LUMPUR: Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) is ready to support those who have been impacted by the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights.

Myanmar

Head of Myanmar's military government visits Thailand in rare overseas trip

BANGKOK: The head of Myanmar's military government arrived in Thailand on Thursday (April 3) for a regional summit, making a rare international trip as his country recovers from a devastating earthquake that killed thousands.

Nation

Cops seek info on fatal hit-and-run involving accident victims near Menora Tunnel

IPOH: The police urge anyone with information on the driver of a red four-wheel drive seen running over a woman involved in an accident on KM264.7 of the north-south expressway to come forward.

Other Sports

Alpine skiing-Brignone's leg fractures and ACL rupture in crash cloud Italy's Olympic hopes

(Reuters) -Italy's Olympic medal hopeful Federica Brignone, fresh from claiming the overall World Cup skiing crown, suffered multiple leg fractures and ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament, crashing in the giant slalom at the Italian Championships on Thursday.

Football

Soccer-Good to see PGMOL acknowledge mistakes, says Slot on Tarkowski tackle

LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) -Liverpool boss Arne Slot said it was good to see the refereeing body PGMOL admit the decision not to send off Everton's James Tarkowski in Wednesday's derby was wrong, with the Dutchman adding that mistakes are not uncommon in the Premier League.

China

US-China decoupling: Washington bans diplomats and staff from romance and sex with Chinese

BEIJING: The US government has imposed a sweeping ban prohibiting American diplomats, their families and security-cleared contractors in China from engaging in romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens, Associated Press has reported.

World

Russia says U.S. threats of military strikes against Iran are unacceptable

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia said on Thursday that threats of military strikes against its ally Iran were unacceptable and warned that attacking the Islamic Republic could lead to potentially catastrophic results if nuclear installations were bombed.

Markets

Verdant Solar eyes ACE Market listing

PETALING JAYA: Verdant Solar Holdings Bhd is eyeing a listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Nation

Putra Heights inferno: Selangor Ruler decrees for aid to be distributed to all students affected

PETALING JAYA: Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has decreed for aid to be distributed to all students affected by the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire.

Forex

Ringgit stable against US dollar, ends marginally higher at 4.44

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit, which faced pressure against the US dollar following United States (US) President Donald Trump's announcements on global reciprocal tariffs, closed relatively stable today, said an analyst. 

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah set to launch rural economic initiative to boost economic growth

KOTA KINABALU: In a move to transform rural economies, the Sabah state government is set to launch the Rural Agricultural Economic Revolution (RAER), an initiative aimed at revitalising rural areas and boosting economic growth over the next decade.

Singapore

Jail, fine for five Malaysian scammers who duped at least 70 victims in Singapore of over $164,000

SINGAPORE: Five Malaysian men, who were recruited by a transnational syndicate behind a "fake friend scam call" ruse, were jailed and fined on Thursday (April 3).

World

US committed to funding Angola's Lobito rail corridor despite spending cuts, diplomat says

LUANDA (Reuters) - The United States remains committed to funding the Lobito rail corridor, a project to help transport critical minerals from the central African copperbelt to the West, despite President Donald Trump's aggressive spending cuts, a U.S. diplomat said.

Badminton

Poser over Pearly-Thinaah's future at BAM

PETALING JAYA: Women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah's future with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) still remains to be seen as they are yet to sign a new contract with the governing body.