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United Sabah National Organisation president Pandikar Amin Mulia expressed strong optimism about capturing the Pintasan seat despite confronting 10 other candidates in the upcoming state election. The veteran politician attributed his outlook to four decades of community engagement and a narrow...

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad will begin selling tickets for Electric Train Service and KTM Intercity routes covering travel through late April, with sales opening in the morning. The railway operator designed this booking window to assist passengers preparing for upcoming festive periods and...

Sultan Nazrin Shah of Perak presented state honors to 205 individuals at Istana Iskandariah during ceremonies marking his 69th birthday celebration. Raja Permaisuri Perak Tuanku Zara Salim joined the Sultan for the investiture, with additional members of the royal family and Menteri Besar...

Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah president Arthur Joseph Kurup will compete in a five-way race for the Sook state seat under the Barisan Nasional banner. The deputy agriculture and food security minister faces Gabungan Rakyat Sabah candidate Ellron Angin, alongside representatives from Parti...

Tan Sri Datuk Sir Tiong Hiew King, a 91-year-old businessman and media magnate, was laid to rest at Tiong Memorial Park in Jalan Tebu following a funeral service at New Masland Church in Brooke Drive. The founder of a major media group transformed Chinese-language journalism in Malaysia by...

Two constituencies in Sabah's Penampang district are witnessing unprecedented multi-cornered battles during the state election, with Kapayan setting a new record through its 13-candidate contest while Moyog features 12 contenders. The Kapayan race includes two-term incumbent Jannie Lasimbang...

Three constituencies within the Keningau parliamentary district face highly competitive races in the 17th Sabah State Election, with each seat attracting a minimum of seven contenders. Returning Officer Peter Jonu Moinjil confirmed candidate lists for Liawan, Bingkor and Tambunan at the...

Sabah Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin will defend his Lamag constituency against five challengers in the upcoming state assembly election. His opponents include Johainizamshah Johari from GRS, Mohd Saifulah Lokman representing Warisan, Mazlin Madali of Perikatan Nasional...

The Inanam constituency faces one of the most crowded electoral battles in the state election, with 13 candidates competing for a single seat. Edna Majimbun stands as the only woman in the race while representing Warisan, alongside current PKR assemblyman Datuk Peto Galim and former assemblyman...

South Africa secured a 32-14 victory over Italy at Allianz Stadium despite playing most of the match with 14 men after Franco Mostert received a red card for a dangerous tackle. Marco van Staden, Morne van den Berg, Grant Williams and Ethan Hooker scored tries while Handre Pollard contributed...

India moved closer to victory after Ravindra Jadeja claimed four wickets during a chaotic second session at Eden Gardens, with South Africa reaching stumps at 93-7 and holding a 63-run advantage in their second innings. The veteran spinner dismissed key batters including Wiaan Mulder and Tony de...

South Sudan's blind football squad secured its first international championship by defeating Uganda 3-0 in the African Championship Division 2 final held in Kampala. Captain Martin Ladu Paul netted twice while striker Yona Sabri Ellon added another goal for the Bright Stars, who had only begun...

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-supported M23 militia have agreed to a new peace framework during a ceremony in Qatar, though questions remain about implementation following previous violations of a July ceasefire. Benjamin Mbonimpa from the M23 delegation stated the agreement...

A Brazilian lawyer who gained internet fame for his resemblance to actor Christopher Reeve brought moments of happiness to sick children at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra while dressed as Superman. Leonardo Muylaert visited the cancer ward where young patients greeted him with excitement...

The Franco-Arab Film Festival in Noisy-le-Sec has placed Tunisia at the heart of its latest edition, presenting cinema from North Africa and the Middle East to audiences near Paris. Programming director Mathilde Rouxel explained that the event seeks to provide fresh perspectives on Arab nations...

Mali's media watchdog has suspended two French television networks over allegations they broadcast false information about jihadist activities in the West African nation. The High Authority for Communication barred LCI and TF1 from all broadcasting packages following a segment claiming...

Ghana manager Otto Addo praised Japanese hospitality and sportsmanship after the Black Stars fell 2-0 in the Kirin Cup at Toyota Stadium, with Takumi Minamino and Ritsu Doan finding the net in separate halves. Addo attributed the defeat partly to his starting lineup having minimal shared...

The Africa Cup of Nations trophy made a notable appearance in the Paris suburb of Boulogne-Billancourt as part of its international tour ahead of the tournament in Morocco. The visit included a feature on RMC Sport's L'After program, which reaches nearly 14 million annual listeners, and a...

Ghana will depart Nagoya for Seoul with a reduced 21-player roster after midfielder Francis Abu suffered a serious injury during the 2-0 loss to Japan in the Kirin Challenge Cup. Manager Otto Addo confirmed the squad adjustment as preparations continue for their upcoming match against South...

Ghana manager Otto Addo has identified several tactical deficiencies requiring immediate attention after his side fell 2-0 to Japan at the Toyota Stadium in the Kirin Challenge Cup. The German-born coach pointed to inadequate ball retention in attacking zones, insufficient aggression when...