Day: March 16, 2026

Police have arrested 12 individuals in connection with a vehicle arson and criminal intimidation case in Taman Kinrara, Puchong

SHAH ALAM — Police have completed investigations into a vehicle arson and criminal intimidation case in Taman Kinrara, Puchong, following the arrest of 12 suspects. Selangor Police Chief Shazeli Kahar said the arrests were carried out between March 12 and yesterday during a joint operation involving the federal and state crime investigation departments. Those detained […]

Sivasangari ends 13-month drought, wins Australian Open

KUALA LUMPUR: National women’s squash player S. Sivasangari ended her 13-month championship drought in style when she defeated American player Marina Stefanoni to win the 2026 Australian Open title in Brisbane, today. The tournament’s top seed displayed a dominant performance at the Professional Squash Association (PSA) gold-status tournament when he only needed 28 minutes to defeat […]

F1 cancels Bahrain GP, ​​Saudi Arabia following tensions in West Asia

ISTANBUL: Formula One (F1) confirmed early Sunday that the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (GP) races will not take place in April due to rising tensions in the Middle East following the United States (US) and Israel’s conflict with Iran, Anadolu Agency reported. In a statement, F1 said several alternatives were considered, but it was […]

Meta To Remove Full Encryption Feature From Instagram Messaging

KUALA LUMPUR — Meta has announced that it will remove the full encryption feature from messaging on Instagram starting May 8, 2026. In a statement, the company said the decision was made as the feature had not been widely used by users on the platform. Meta said users who wish to continue using fully encrypted […]

Diesel price hike puts pressure on tour bus industry – MATA

KUALA LUMPUR: The increase in diesel prices by 80 sen per litre is considered to be putting critical pressure on the tour bus industry and has the potential to affect the momentum of the country’s preparations for Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) 2026. The Malaysian Association of Travel Agencies (MATA) in a statement today informed that the […]

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar Amid Cautious Market Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — The ringgit opened slightly higher against the United States dollar on Monday, supported by the greenback’s moderate weakness, although persistent geopolitical uncertainties and elevated oil prices capped gains. At 8 am, the local currency strengthened to 3.9300/9455 against the US dollar compared with 3.9365/9410 at last Friday’s close. Chief Economist […]

Trump Warns NATO Of ‘Very Bad’ Future If Strait Of Hormuz Remains Closed

WASHINGTON —  United States President Donald Trump has warned that the future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) could be “very bad” if the alliance fails to help reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz. In an interview with the Financial Times published Sunday, Trump said countries benefiting from the vital shipping route should assist […]

MotoGP postpones the Qatar Grand Prix to November 8 following the conflict in West Asia

KUALA LUMPUR — MotoGP confirmed on Sunday that the Qatar Grand Prix (GP), scheduled to take place this April, has been postponed to Nov 8 due to the geopolitical tensions currently plaguing West Asia. MotoGP in a statement announced that the decision was made through close coordination with the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM), the organizers […]

Foreign Patients Must Pay Deposit Before Admission To Government Hospitals – Health Minister

PUTRAJAYA — Claims that foreign nationals receive free treatment at government hospitals are inaccurate as they are required to pay a deposit before being admitted to wards, Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said. He explained that under the standard operating procedures of the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH), foreign patients must pay a RM1,400 deposit for medical […]