KUALA LUMPUR: The Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM) presented to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) short and long-term measures to address medical cost inflation during a proceeding in Parliament today.

BATU PAHAT: A woman who suffered severe burns in a house fire in Kampung Baru Sri Gading on Saturday passed away last night.

BANGKOK: The second batch of 26 Malaysians rescued from job scam syndicates in Myanmar is expected to be repatriated tomorrow, according to the Malaysian Embassy in Thailand.

BARCELONA: Barcelona hold a slender lead on Benfica ahead of their Champions League last 16 second leg clash tomorrow and goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny deserves a fair share of the credit for it.

MARCH 10: J.P.Morgan joined Wall-Street peer Goldman Sachs to forecast a boost to the euro area’s economic growth for 2025 on the back of Germany’s fiscal loosening reforms.

MARK Carney, soon to become Canada's new prime minister, is a two-time central banker and crisis fighter about to face his biggest challenge of all: steering Canada through Donald Trump's tariffs.

KUALA LUMPUR: S. Sivasangari already had a taste of what to expect in the US$120,000 Australian Open which begins tomorrow in Brisbane — it will be uphill.

PUTRAJAYA: The Social Welfare Department will take over the permanent custody of nine children associated with Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB) until they turn 18.

INDIAN WELLS, California: Defending champion Iga Swiatek crushed Dayana Yastremska 6-0 6-2 and 2023 champion Elena Rybakina powered past Britain’s Katie Boulter 6-0 7-5 to reach the fourth round of Indian Wells on Sunday with displays of dominance.

PETALING JAYA: Rice millers are reportedly demanding cash payments from retailers for locally produced white rice (BPT), which remains in short supply.

KUALA LUMPUR: Shares of Pertama Digital Bhd slumped more than 30 per cent in early trades after the e-payment solutions provider was slapped with a show-cause notice from Bursa Malaysia Securities over its regularisation plan last Friday.

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Manchester United need more players of the quality and character of captain Bruno Fernandes, said manager Ruben Amorim after the Portuguese’s stunning free-kick in Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Arsenal.

OTTAWA: Canada’s Liberal Party overwhelmingly elected Mark Carney as the country’s next prime minister Sunday and the former central banker lost no time in taking a defiant stance against threats from US President Donald Trump.

ROME: Napoli breathed fresh life into their Serie A title hopes on Sunday with a 2-1 victory over Fiorentina that ended a five-match winless run, while Atalanta routed Juventus 4-0 to stay in the hunt.

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourism, Culture, and Environment Ministry will continue seeking solutions to the exorbitant fees imposed on hoteliers in the state capital.

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his gratitude to the staff of the Foreign Ministry for their commitment to enhancing Malaysia’s international presence and diplomatic relations.

IT’S all sunshine and smiles as a diverse set of individuals embark on their vacation in an exotic location.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Pro Cycling (MPC) team principal Sayuti Zahit believes there will be ample opportunities for Malaysian sprinters to shine during Petronas Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) this year.

KUALA LUMPUR: Pasir Gudang member of parliament Hassan Karim said he will not defend his parliamentary seat in the next general election.