LOS ANGELES: “Anora,” the story of a New York sex worker who gets a chance at a new life when she marries a wealthy Russian client on a whim, won five Academy Awards on Sunday, including the coveted best picture Oscar.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Football League (MFL) annnounced the appointment of Shazli Shaik as its acting chief executive officer, effective today.

KUALA LUMPUR: Handal Energy Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary Handal Hospitality Sdn Bhd (HHSB) has signed a memorandum of agreement with Hartanah Azzahrah Sdn Bhd to facilitate the acquisition of two hospitals worth at a price of not less than RM69 million.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat has passed the Supplementary Supply Bill (2024) 2025, allowing for the withdrawal of up to RM20,191,299,500 from the Consolidated Fund for additional expenses in 2024.

KUALA LUMPUR: Government backbencher Sim Tze Tzin (PH-Bayan Baru) has suggested that Malaysia follow South Korea’s example of prohibiting hospitals from being listed on the stock exchange.

PUTRAJAYA: The Child Witness (Amendment) Act 2024 [Act 676], which enhances the protection and rights of child witnesses in court, officially came into effect today.

KOTA KINABALU: There has been no changes to the Sabah government’s policy that there should not be any exploitation of coral species in the state’s waters.

KUALA LUMPUR: A company linked to 'kenaf' investment and its top two officers each claimed trial at the Sessions Court today to two charges of advertising an illegal scheme not registered under the Interest Schemes Act.

THE relationship between Malaysia and Taiwan is a fascinating yet underexplored dimension of Southeast Asian geopolitics.

KOTA KINABALU: The General Operations Force (GOF) in Sabah seized various illicit goods worth RM35.28 million and arrested 27 people during a 10-day operation that began on Feb 19.

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court today upheld the acquittal of two friends for allegedly defrauding two businessmen in the distribution of 180,000 boxes of latex gloves, valued at more than RM1 million, in 2021.

KUALA LUMPUR: The introduction of mandatory Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions for foreign workers in Malaysia would have significant implications for the economy and labour market, an expert said.

LANGKAWI: The owner of the dogs that severely mauled a child in Kampung Dede, Sungai Menghulu, last Saturday faces a fine by the Tourism City of Langkawi Municipal Council.

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has yet to freeze the Yayasan Keluarga Malaysia account and the account of the 9th Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

ALOR STAR: A day before he allegedly killed and set his mother on fire at their home in Kampung Tok Keling, the mentally ill suspect was seen helping her shop for Ramadan essentials.

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will leave it to the Deputy Public Prosecutor to decide whether there is a case against an online media portal journalist for allegedly soliciting a bribe from a foreign worker agent.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) found insufficient evidence to press charges against former Bank Negara Malaysia governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz over the failure to prevent the alleged transfer of billions in 1MDB funds abroad.

KUALA LUMPUR: After three delays, the decision on the final appeal of former Sabah infrastructure minister Datuk Peter Anthony will be heard tomorrow (March 4).

KUALA LUMPUR: The Communications Ministry will establish a platform that allows account owners to file complaints to challenge the removal of any content or entries from their social media accounts.

HOLLYWOOD: Independent film “Anora” – the tale of a sex worker whose marriage to the son of a Russian oligarch quickly unravels – was the big winner at the Oscars on Sunday, scooping five awards including best picture.