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Europe’s top court rules against Lufthansa’s €6b Covid-era bailout approval
LUXEMBOURG, April 23 — The European Court of Justice has sided with rival airlines in a dispute over state aid to Lufthansa, confirming the annulment of a €6 billion (US$7 billion; RM27.82 billion) recapitalisation granted during the Covid-19 crisis, reported
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Meta AI glasses hype fades as Ray-Ban maker shares slip
PARIS, April 23 — Shares in EssilorLuxottica, the world’s top maker of eyeglasses, slid on Thursday as analysts said investors have turned wary of AI glasses. The French-Italian company has pushed hard into wearable tech and has a tie-up with
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Ships pay up: Iran claims first toll earnings from Hormuz Strait
TEHRAN, April 23 — A senior Iranian parliament official said on Thursday that Tehran has received the first revenue from tolls it imposed on the strategic Strait of Hormuz in its war with the United States and Israel. “The first
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Government freezes 163 unauthorised non-Muslim religious sites in KL, launches structured solution plan
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — The government has imposed an immediate freeze on any new construction or expansion at 163 unauthorised non-Muslim places of worship (RIBI) identified on public land in the city. Announcing the move, Minister in the Prime
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Level 1 hot weather alert issued for 10 areas in Perlis, Kedah and Kelantan
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) today issued a Level 1 hot weather status or alert category for 10 areas involving Perlis, Kedah and Kelantan. MetMalaysia in a statement announced that the areas involved are the
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Miri woman loses RM485,832 in Instagram scam
MIRI, April 23 — A local woman lost RM485,832 after falling victim to a fraudulent online investment scheme that promised quick returns. Miri district police Chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the 48-year-old victim lodged a police report yesterday
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First landslide in 30 years prompts DBKL to act on Bukit Lanjan flood risk
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has proposed the creation of an on-site detention area as an immediate measure to address the risks of flooding and landslides in Kampung Bukit Lanjan here. Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk
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Exco: Selangor wants ‘win-win’ solutions for non-Muslim religious sites
SHAH ALAM, April 23 — The Selangor government is adopting a diplomatic approach in addressing issues related to non-Muslim houses of worship (RIBI), aiming to ensure fair resolutions while preserving harmony among all parties. State Human Resources and Poverty Alleviation
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Economy Ministry targets Malaysia’s supply chain stability to mitigate global conflict
JOHOR BAHRU, April 23 — The government is focusing on safeguarding Malaysia’s supply chain to mitigate the impact of rising inflation, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said today. The measures follow an increase in the inflation rate to 1.7
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No evidence of cancer cluster at UMMC, Health Ministry says after probe into viral claims
PUTRAJAYA, April 23 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has found no technical evidence to support allegations of a cancer cluster at the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre’s (UMMC) Nuclear Medicine Unit, following a thorough investigation sparked by a viral social
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