No superhero fatigue as 3rd ‘Guardians’ film opens strongly
DESPITE talk of growing superhero fatigue among moviegoers, Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” opened to a solid US$114 million (RM506.3 million) in ticket sales in North American theatres, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported yesterday. That estimated total, while well below last year’s opening of Marvel’s “Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness” – […]
Ex-MARii CEO charged again with graft
MADANI Sahari, former Malaysia Automotive Robotics and loT Institute (MARii) chief executive officer, was today charged again with corruption He pleaded not guilty to one count of asking for a RM5 million bribe from P. Kuhan Arunasalam to help the latter to land a RM24 million contract for a employees placement and training programme for […]
MACC seeks to bring home 8 to aid in 1MDB probe
THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is seeking to bring home eight individuals, including fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, to assist in the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) investigation, Utusan Malaysia reports. The daily said this was being done through negotiations with several countries where they are believed to be hiding.
Understanding autism better through virtual reality
KUALA LUMPUR: While medical professionals have become much better at diagnosing autism, many people still have a limited understanding of the disorder. Read full story
Second cloud seeding op needed to replenish Penang dams
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) is recommending a second wave of cloud seeding operations as raw water reserves of the Air Itam and Teluk Bahang dams were still below 50%. Read full story
Divemaster nabbed for molesting tourist in Semporna
KOTA KINABALU: Police have arrested a 27-year-old local divemaster for allegedly molesting a tourist while diving in waters off Semporna. Read full story
New 10-year driving licence renewal won't impede JPJ's enforcement, says Loke
SEREMBAN: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has its own ways to ensure motorists whose driving licences are suspended by the courts for serious traffic violations stay off the road, says Anthony Loke Siew Fook. Read full story
At least 20 dead after India boat capsize
AT least 20 people died when a double-decker tourist boat capsized in India’s southern state of Kerala late yesterday, authorities told local media. The incident happened in Tanur, a coastal town in Kerala’s Malappuram district. Rescue operations were ongoing.
Ringgit opens lower v dollar
THE ringgit opened marginally lower against the US dollar today as strong jobs data in the United States eased worries over a recession there, spurring demand for the greenback. At 9am, the local note eased to 4.4370/4450 versus the greenback from last Friday’s closing rate of 4.4350/4400.
Mercedes, Ferrari have ‘under-delivered’, says Red Bull’s Horner
TEAM principal Christian Horner said Red Bull’s total dominance of Formula One this season is mainly due to the failings of their rivals Mercedes and Ferrari rather than any big steps forward from his team. Red Bull’s world champion Max Verstappen won his third race of the season with victory in the Miami Grand Prix […]