China’s electric vehicle dominance hastens end of petrol engine era

THIS year’s Shanghai Auto Show signalled the end of the petrol engine era in China, as domestic electric vehicle (EV) brands drive change across the sector and leave foreign companies in the dust, analysts and industry insiders said. Government support for EVs and growing interest from a vast consumer base has assured Chinese companies’ dominance […]

Country on track with disaster preparedness

MALAYSIA is on the right track towards ensuring the country’s preparedness in dealing with disasters, said Mercy Malaysia deputy executive director Hafiz Amirrol. He said one of the improvements implemented was from the aspect of communications and information management, as well as awareness of risks and requirements to deal with disasters at every level, namely […]

Japan ‘crying baby sumo’ festival returns after pandemic

DOZENS of bawling Japanese babies faced off today in a traditional “crying sumo” ritual believed to bring the infants good health, which returned for the first time in four years after the pandemic. Pairs of toddlers wearing ceremonial sumo aprons were held up by their parents and faced each other in the sumo ring at […]

Fire breaks out at Zahid's home

KAJANG: A fire broke out at the home of Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on Saturday (April 22). Read full story