World Bank chief Malpass to step down early

WORLD Bank chief David Malpass announced yesterday he would step down nearly a year early, ending a tenure at the head of the development lender that was clouded by questions over his climate stance. The veteran of Republican administrations in the United States was appointed to the role in 2019 when Donald Trump was president […]

6.1-magnitude quake rocks central Philippines

A 6.1-MAGNITUDE earthquake rocked the central Philippines today, the US Geological Survey said, though there were no reports of casualties or significant damage. The strong and shallow quake struck just off the coast of Masbate province in the centre of the archipelago nation shortly after 2am (1800 GMT).

No compromise if sports associations abuse power, Johor exco member

JOHOR BARU: The Johor government will not compromise with any sports associations found abusing their power or misappropriating funds, said state Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development, Cooperatives and Human Resources Committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah. Read full story