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

LONDON: Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday he believed he could salvage his relationship with US President Donald Trump after their explosive meeting in the Oval Office, but that talks needed to continue behind closed doors.

LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday European leaders had agreed to draw up a Ukraine peace plan to take to the United States, a vital step for Washington to be able to offer security guarantees Kyiv says are vital to deter Russia.

KUALA LUMPUR: Energy solution provider Wasco Bhd delivered its best annual financial performance in the year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) with a 41.2 per cent jump in net profit to RM153.04 million.

JAKARTA: Muslims in Indonesia will begin fasting on Saturday (March 1), while Singapore, Thailand, and Cambodia will commence fasting on Sunday (March 2).

KUALA LUMPUR: Wasco Bhd reported a 41 per cent increase in net profit for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024, reaching RM153 million, up from RM108 million the previous year. 

PUTRAJAYA: The father of navy cadet Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain expressed his hope that he would not come face to face with the six former National Defence University students who were sentenced to 18 years in prison for causing the death of his son eight years ago.

KOTA TINGGI: "My sister was fully dressed in her festive attire on her way to school for a celebration at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Tun Habab yesterday morning," said Norhasikin Sabtu, 34.

FEB 28: Australian cash-strapped casino operator Star Entertainment said it expects to receive bailout offers on Friday but warned it might not be able to file its first-half earnings which should be submitted by the end of the day.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) is set to host the second edition of the Malaysian International Halal Showcase (Mihas) international in Shanghai, China.

KUALA LUMPUR: Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd is buying all the shares in Meridian World Sdn Bhd for RM55 million.

KUALA LUMPUR: Velesto Energy Bhd's net profit doubled in the financial year 2024 (FY24), driven by strong performance in drilling services segment.

KUALA LUMPUR: Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd continues to show good performance, having secured RM354.3 million in new property sales in the third quarter ended Dec 31 2024 (Q3 2025).

KUALA LUMPUR: I-Berhad reported a 143 per cent increase in pre-tax profit to RM42.8 million for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024), driven by record-breaking performance in its leisure and hospitality segment.

KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran Hong Kong actor Ray Liu Wai Hung has revealed that he began showing symptoms of a stroke in late November 2024.

KUALA LUMPUR: Supermax Corp Bhd's shares tumbled more than 10 per cent after the company's financial results fell short of analysts' expectations. 

GROUND-penetrating radar data obtained by China's Zhurong rover has revealed buried beneath the Martian surface evidence of what look like sandy beaches from the shoreline of a large ocean that may have existed long ago on the northern plains of Mars.

THE sun can be a harsh enemy when it comes to beauty. Dark spots, pigmentation, premature ageing and uneven skin tone are common culprits brought on by excessive sun exposure. When outdoors we need adequate protection from the sun’s harsh rays, skincare that targets sun-related skin problems and most importantly, streak-proof make-up.

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises falls on slowing sales momentum, first-half profit miss

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis, hospitalised in critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs, was showing a “slight improvement“, the Vatican said Monday, while cautioning that doctors would not offer a prognosis.