Asian shares extend losses on Ukraine fears and Fed jitters
HONG KONG: Asian shares and U.S. futures fell sharply on Tuesday, with investors nervous about the potential for military conflict in Ukraine and ahead of a key Federal Reserve meeting that could offer hints about the timing and pace of rate hikes. Benchmarks slid, with most extending losses in afternoon trade. MSCI’s broadest index of […]
Senheng debuts 15.89% lower at 90 sen/share on Bursa
KUALA LUMPUR: Senheng New Retail Bhd opened at 90 sen a share on its debut on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia, which was 17 sen or 15.89% below its initial public offering price of RM1.07. At 11.25am, the stock was trading 16.36% or 17.5 sen lower at 89.5 sen apiece on the back of […]
IBM marks strong start to new chapter as cloud revenue booms
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 25 ― IBM yesterday beat Wall Street estimates for revenue in the fourth quarter, as its focus on the cloud paid off in Big Blue’s first earnings after exiting the slow-growing managed infrastructure business. Shares of the IT giant jumped as much as 7 per cent aftermarket before easing to trade flat, […]
Sarawak SDMC allows family reunion dinner for CNY
KUCHING, Jan 24 — The Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) will allow family reunion dinners to be held on January 31 in conjunction with the Chinese New Year, which will be celebrated the following day (February 1). In announcing this relaxation now that Sarawak is under Phase Four of the National Recovery Plan, the […]
Cops seeking duo over probe into Seremban assault
SEREMBAN, Jan 25 — Police are tracking down two individuals to assist with investigations into an armed assault incident at Taman Jimah Jaya Site C, Chuah near here on Jan 16. Port Dickson police chief Supt Aidi Sham Mohamed said the individuals were V. Vithyathran, 32, of Springhill Park, Rantau and B. Selvam, 21 (Taman Jaya Lukut, […]
PM: ‘Balik kampung’ will be allowed, no more travel restrictions
PUTRAJAYA: The Prime Minister has reiterated there will be no more travel restrictions and that “balik kampung” for Hari Raya Aidilfitri will be allowed. Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that he had addressed this public concern a few days ago, assuring the people that it is back to normal for the economic and social […]
Health Ministry to be consulted on possible SOP relaxation for international tourists, says PM
PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry’s (MOH) views will be sought on possible “slight relaxation” of SOPs to allow the country’s borders to be opened to international tourists, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The Prime Minister said the country’s borders have remained closed since March 2020 due to concerns over Covid-19 infections. “We have seen countries […]
‘Penyokong Arsenal tidak tahu cara memaafkan’
LONDON: Emmanuel Adebayor percaya tiada jalan kembali buat Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang di Arsenal kerana penyokong Gunners tidak tahu bagaimana untuk “memaafkan”. Adebayor, 37, meninggalkan Emirates untuk ke Manchester City pada 2009 selepas menjaringkan 62 gol dalam 142 penampilan buat kelab utara London itu. Penyokong Arsenal mengkritiknya kerana meninggalkan kelab dan menyertai pasukan pencabar Liga Perdana itu. […]
BAM tawar Zii Jia RM1 juta setahun?
Kuala Lumpur: Betapa sayangnya Persatuan Badminton Malaysia (BAM) kepada Lee Zii Jia sehingga sanggup menawarkan gaji sebanyak RM1 juta setahun hanya semata-mata mahu jaguh perseorangan negara itu kekal bersama badan induk berkenaan. Malah difahamkan tawaran cukup lumayan itu adalah kali pertama diberikan BAM kepada pemain di bawah naungannya. Jelas sumber, tawaran berkenaan dikemukakan kepada Zii […]
