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.

World

IndiGo flight facing severe weather was denied diversion requests, India says

(Reuters) -An IndiGo passenger plane attempting to avoid severe weather en route to Indian Kashmir was denied permission to divert towards Pakistan by both the Indian Air Force and Pakistan, India's aviation regulator said on Friday.

Markets

Signature Alliance’s IPO shows strong demand with 1.12 times subscription rate

KUALA LUMPUR: Interior fitting-out specialist Signature Alliance Group Bhd's (SAG) has received a 1.12 times subscription rate for the public portion of its initial public offering (IPO).

Technology

Tata Consultancy Services carries out internal probe into M&S hack, FT reports

(Reuters) -India's Tata Consultancy Services is conducting an internal investigation to determine whether it was the gateway for a cyberattack on UK's Marks and Spencer that compromised customer data and disrupted the retailer's operations, FT reported on Friday.

AseanPlus News

US trade panel's vote paves way for stiff tariffs on many solar imports

Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam imports at issue due to the new decision.

Badminton

Pearly-Thinaah reach semis but China's Yifan-Shuxian stand in their way

KUALA LUMPUR: Women's doubles shuttlers Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah continued their fiery form by smashing into the Malaysian Masters semi-finals.

Laos

Laos aims to boost fisheries sector and strengthen its development of food security

Laos' Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry will work with its partners to strengthen the fisheries sector, aiming to promote the sustainable development of the country's fisheries industry.

AseanPlus News

Philippine Senate to convene impeachment court next month

The Philippine Senate will convene the impeachment court that will decide the future of Vice President Sara Duterte on June 3, according to a document seen by AFP on Friday.

Corporate News

JLand Group and Eco World International to jointly explore real estate projects in Malaysia and Australia

KUALA LUMPUR: JLand Group (JLG), the real estate and infrastructure arm of Johor Corp (JCorp), and Eco World International Bhd (EWI) have signed a framework agreement to explore joint real estate development opportunities in Malaysia and Australia.

Nation

Navy truck involved in five-vehicle crash, six people injured

ALOR SETAR: Six people have been injured in a five-vehicle pile-up, including a Navy truck, near Simpang Tiga Jalan Teluk Baru in Langkawi.

Entertainment

Rapper Kid Cudi says his car was set on fire weeks after Sean 'Diddy' Combs broke into his home

Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, took the witness stand in Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York.

AseanPlus News

South Korea’s unseasonal temperatures spark rise in heat illnesses

Unseasonal heat in May has led to a surge in heat-related illnesses across South Korea, with 44 patients hospitalised over the past week – a dramatic 22-fold increase compared with the same period in 2024.

Cricket

Cricket-Sri Lanka's Mathews to quit tests after Bangladesh match

COLOMBO (Reuters) -Former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews will quit test cricket after the series opener against Bangladesh next month but will be available for white-ball selection, the all-rounder said on Friday.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah forms GLC Monitoring Committee to enhance governance

KOTA KINABALU: In a significant move to improve the governance and performance of its Government-Linked Companies (GLCs) and Statutory Bodies, the Sabah Government has established a dedicated GLC Monitoring Committee as the centrepiece of a broader reform agenda.

Corporate News

Hibiscus Petroleum sees stronger cashflows, eyes growth despite UK levy impact

PETALING JAYA: Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd posted a net loss of RM115.97mil or loss of 15.4 sen a share for its third quarter ended March 31, of the financial year 2025 (3QFY25), due to a one-off, non-cash deferred tax liability charge of RM167.3mil related to the UK's Energy Profits Levy (EPL).