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".

Laos

Laos, ADB ink US$63mil package to transform agrifood systems

VIENTIANE: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a set of financing agreements worth US$63 million to support the transformation of agrifood systems in Laos through the Sustainable Agrifood Systems Sector Project.

True Or Not

QuickCheck: Was a couple arrested for stealing 26 fire hydrant nozzles?

When there is a will, there is a way. Where there are humans, there will be thieves.

World

Amid Epstein furor, Ghislaine Maxwell seeks relief from US Supreme Court

(Reuters) -Even as an uproar over files relating to Jeffrey Epstein engulfs President Donald Trump and Congress, the U.S. Supreme Court is due to wade into the controversy and decide whether to hear a bid by an associate of the late financier and convicted sex offender to overturn her criminal conviction. 

World

Montreal over Miami: Patriotic Canadians change summer vacation plans

TORONTO (Reuters) -Canadians are trading their annual vacation south of the border for road trips around Ottawa, the midnight sun in Yukon, whale watching in Nova Scotia or hiking in Banff.

Swimming

Swimming-Canadian teen speedster McIntosh takes aim at Ledecky's throne

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Canadian teen sensation Summer McIntosh is coming for American legend Katie Ledecky's crown as the swimming portion of the World Aquatics Championships kicks off in Singapore on Sunday, marking a tantalising new chapter of their rivalry.

Markets

Bursa Malaysia ends lower as investors await US tariff outcome, policy clarity

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia closed in the red on Friday after two consecutive sessions of gains as investors pocketed some profit while adopting a wait-and-see stance amid ongoing negotiations between Malaysia and the United States to secure a 20 per cent tariff rate.

Corporate News

CTOS posts 2Q net profit of RM21.16mil

PETALING JAYA: CTOS Digital Bhd remains cautiously optimistic about its growth prospects for 2025, underpinned by product innovation, targeted marketing and ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency across its business segments.

Sabah & Sarawak

Time for laws that treat bullying and cover-ups as crimes, says Sabah Wanita Umno chief

KOTA KINABALU: A Sabah Umno leader has called for an anti-bullying law following the death of a student from a religious school in Papar near here.

Nation

Wan Suraya's appointment as Auditor-General is constitutionally valid, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: The appointment of Datuk Seri Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi as Auditor-General is lawful and does not contravene the Federal Constitution, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Thailand

Thailand condemns Cambodia in letter to UN, asserting sovereignty violation

BANGKOK: Thailand has officially submitted a letter to the United Nations (UN) exposing acts of aggression by Cambodia, including the planting of new PMN-2 landmines, attacks on military bases, and assaults on civilians in four border provinces.

Corporate News

Sunway REIT completes acquisition of Sunway Seri Manjung Mall

KUALA LUMPUR: Sunway Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) has completed its RM138mil acquisition of Sunway Seri Manjung Mall in Perak.

Comment

The ICJ just raised the stakes on climate action – Malaysia must step up

How Malaysia can react to the new ICJ decision on the climate crisis

Family

Starchild: Why Malaysian kids love their grandmas so much

Check out these drawings by Starchild readers on the topic, Gorgeous Grandma Day.

Entertainment

'Lilo & Stitch' becomes Hollywood's first US$1bil movie of 2025

Stitch has become increasingly popular, ranking in the top 10 bestselling Disney franchises, alongside stalwarts like Mickey and Minnie Mouse, the princesses, Star Wars and Marvel.

Living

Heart And Soul: More than just a cat

To the writer, Bagheera was more than just a pet, he was family.

Indonesia

High obesity rate among Jakarta civil servants highlights poor lifestyle

JAKARTA: A recent medical report by the Jakarta administration revealed a worrying trend among its civil servants where more than half live with obesity, prompting Governor Pramono Anung to call for an urgent shift in lifestyle habits, including regular exercise, to reduce the risk of chronic illness and improve public service performance.

Technology

Dutch watchdog postpones ruling on Apple fees on dating apps, awaits EU action

PARIS (Reuters) -Dutch antitrust regulator ACM said in a statement on Friday it has postponed a ruling on Apple over fees the iPhone maker charges dating app providers as it awaits the outcome of ongoing discussions between Apple and the European Commission over a similar issue.

Technology

Intel shares slide on quarterly loss, foundry business exit risk

(Reuters) -Intel shares fell 5% in premarket trading on Friday after the chipmaker forecast steeper-than-expected quarterly losses and warned of a potential exit from its foundry business despite new CEO Lip-Bu Tan's turnaround plans.