Day: March 24, 2026

Traffic is smooth on all major highways this morning

KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flow on the main highway heading to the Klang Valley was moving smoothly and under control this morning. A spokesman for the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) said they expect an increase in traffic starting this afternoon until late at night heading towards the Klang Valley as people begin to return home after the Aidilfitri holiday.

KUALA LUMPUR — Traffic flow on the main highway heading to the Klang Valley was moving smoothly and under control this morning. A spokesman for the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) said they expect an increase in traffic starting this afternoon until late at night heading towards the Klang Valley as people begin to return home […]

Anime Goes Mainstream: Driving Fan Economy and Experiential Cultural Spaces

HONG KONG /PRNewswire/ — For generations growing up in Asia, anime has been more than just entertainment — it has been a defining part of everyday life. In Hong Kong, it is neither unfamiliar nor niche. From television broadcasts and manga bookstores to large-scale conventions that draw thousands each year, anime has long been embedded […]

H World Group Reports Strong Full-Year 2025 Results, Driven by Asset-light Growth

SHANGHAI,  /PRNewswire/ — H World Group Limited (NASDAQ: HTHT) (HKEX: 01179), one of the world’s leading hospitality groups, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, highlighting continued momentum in network expansion, asset-light transformation, profitability and loyalty engagement. Jin Hui, CEO of H World Group, said: […]

Harimau Malaya’s ranking falls, Cklamovski remains optimistic

KUALA LUMPUR: The Harimau Malaya squad's 14-place drop in rankings to 135th in the world has been described as a huge blow to head coach Peter Cklamovski. However, the Australian coach stressed that his squad remained positive despite the controversy that has engulfed the Malaysian football arena, and believed that efforts to break into the world's top 100 were still on the right track. He said everything within the team's control had been implemented well, including training aspects, playing style and tactical analysis, while describing external obstacles as temporary challenges that needed to be overcome. "Of course, in the last 12 months, we've been on the right track. The way we train, the way we play, the way we analyse opponents, the way we evaluate games, and how we can continue to develop football has been implemented well. "Things off the field have affected us, it's just a temporary setback, but for me, every great story has a negative aspect, and we need to take it as a lesson," he said when met ahead of the final Group F match of the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers against Vietnam here yesterday. Cklamovski said time would be the deciding factor in realising this wish after taking over Harimau Malaya in 2024. Yesterday, the International Football Federation (FIFA) released the latest rankings for Harimau Malaya, which fell 14 places to 135th in the world with 1,095.90 points. The significant drop was due to the heavy punishment imposed by FIFA following the issue of document forgery involving seven players with illegal heritage. Earlier, FIFA annulled the results of three friendly matches against Cape Verde, Singapore and Palestine by awarding a 0-3 free victory to the opposing team. The situation became worse when the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) also took similar action against two 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers matches against Vietnam and Nepal, which also used the services of the players involved. The AFC's decision declaring Malaysia to have lost 0-3 in the match not only took away the country's ranking points, but also confirmed the failure of Harimau Malaya to qualify for the 2027 Asian Cup.

KUALA LUMPUR — The Harimau Malaya squad’s 14-place drop in rankings to 135th in the world has been described as a huge blow to head coach Peter Cklamovski. However, the Australian coach stressed that his squad remained positive despite the controversy that has engulfed the Malaysian football arena, and believed that efforts to break into […]

Redefining the Future of Financial Advisory Firms in Singapore at the MDRT CEO Forum

SINGAPORE, /PRNewswire/ — Fueled by accelerating wealth creation, increasingly sophisticated client needs, and the adoption of digital technologies and generative artificial intelligence (AI), the financial advisory (FA) channel in Singapore is undergoing a significant transformation. As clients become more informed and value-driven, the industry is shifting away from a purely sales-driven model, with trust emerging […]

Manulife Named “Asia’s Best Insurance Provider for Wealth Management” by Euromoney

HONG KONG,  /PRNewswire/ — Manulife today announced it has been named “Asia’s Best Insurance Provider for Wealth Management” at the 2026 Euromoney Private Banking Awards. The award recognizes Manulife’s excellence in delivering tailored and innovative wealth and legacy planning solutions to High-Net-Worth (HNW) individuals and families across the region. The win reflects the company’s strong […]

JinkoSolar Globally Launches AIDC Modules for Data Centers

SHANGHAI, /PRNewswire/ — JinkoSolar, the global leading PV and ESS supplier, has globally launched its new AIDC modules for data centers. Built on the proven Tiger Neo 3.0 TOPCon platform technology, this product is specifically designed for conventional data centers, AI data centers, GPU clusters, supercomputing plants, edge computing network centers, chip plants, AI factories, and […]

Ringgit opens higher amid signs of Middle East de-escalation

  KUALA LUMPUR — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today as global risk sentiment improved after US president Donald Trump signalled a de-escalation in the West Asia conflict. SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes said following the move by Trump, crude oil prices dropped nearly 10%, easing financial pressures on oil […]