Haaland was a surprise absence from the City line-up at Elland Road following the minor knock he suffered in training on Thursday. City coped without Haaland as Antoine Semenyo's first half goal sealed their fourth successive Premier League victory. Losing the prolific Haaland for a prolonged period would be a hammer blow for City, but Guardiola does not believe the Norway star will be out for long. Complete game, in a tough, tough place and 10 games left in the Premier league. The Premier League is better than ever," Guardiola said.

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed deep concern over ongoing global conflicts, describing them as a test for world peace. The Prime Minister said that while the suffering of the Palestinian people remains unresolved, new attacks by Israel and its ally, the United States, on Iran have further escalated tensions in the region. “What deeply troubles me is that the situation in Gaza remains unresolved. Now it is made even worse by the decision of Israel and its ally, the US, to attack Iran today. The Prime Minister said Malaysia can manage its economy and political stability.

PUTRAJAYA: The reclassification of Form Six students under the higher education framework was made because the programme had been overlooked compared with matriculation and other pre-university pathways, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar made the remarks during the breaking of fast event at Seri Perdana with the Higher Education Ministry and Education Ministry on Saturday (Feb 28). He added that the move was part of a broader effort to categorise all pre-university programmes as post-secondary education, ensuring students are better prepared for university. In January, Anwar said the Higher Education Ministry would take over the entire pre-university education system, including Form Six and matriculation programmes, starting next year. The move will reclassify Form Six and matriculation students under the higher education framework rather than the school system, similar to how the Education Ministry oversees the pre-school sector.

Feb 28 (Reuters) - Jammu and Kashmir ⁠claimed their maiden Ranji Trophy on Saturday after a draw with ⁠eight-times champions Karnataka in the final of India's premier domestic ‌first-class competition, securing the win on the basis of their first-innings lead. It was the first title in 67 years for Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian state that shares a border with ​neighbouring Pakistan. ⁠It ‌is the biggest thing in my life," Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra said. "I have been lucky to be with JKCA (Jammu and ⁠Kashmir Cricket Association). "From the beginning, they ‌were 100% sure we would win this Ranji Trophy."

BAM secretary Datuk Kenny Goh said women’s singles player Goh Jin Wei, who had earlier requested a week to decide, has since responded. Zii Jia and Sze Fei-Izzuddin are sponsored by Victor, while Jin Wei is currently with Li-Ning and Aidil is backed by Apacs. From the start, when it comes to attire, if they represent the country in tournaments like this, they must wear the national team jersey. At the time, BAM had to provide plain training shirts without sponsor logos to all players, including the invited professionals, to avoid any issues. Apart from the attire issue, BAM are also finalising the training arrangements for the professional players.

SHAH ALAM: The Employees Provident Fund recorded a total investment income of RM79.2bil for 2025, up from the RM74.46bil reported in 2024. Its investment assets grew to RM1.409 trillion, which is a 12.8% increase from the RM1.250 trillion recorded in the previous year. ALSO READ: EPF declares 6.15% dividend for conventional savings for 2025Domestic investments continued to provide steady income, with 61.7% of the RM1.409 trillion worth of assets invested domestically– generating investment income of RM39.3bil and accounting for 49.6% of total investment income. Global investments, representing 38.3% of the portfolio, generated RM39.9bil and accounted for 50.4% of total investment income. Mohd Zuki said EPF remains cautious in its outlook for 2026 as global uncertainties persist.

With Visit Negri Sembilan 2026 in full swing, what better time than now to check out some of the state’s attractions. When people think of Negri Sembilan, Port Dickson’s sandy beaches often come to mind. Throughout the year, Negri Sembilan hosts a variety of events and festivals that celebrate its diverse culture and communities. The complex comprises three main buildings, namely Teratak Perpatih (which is also the State Museum), Ampang Tinggi Palace and the Negri Sembilan House. — FilepicJust a stone’s throw from here is the historic Tanjung Tuan Lighthouse (Cape Rachado Lighthouse) in the Tanjung Tuan Forest Reserve.

Amer Mohammed emerged as the boys’ Under-19 singles champion after defeating Malaysia’s independent shuttler Lee Shawn 21-12, 23-21 in the final. Coach Hafiz Hashim posing with Amer Mohammed and Nabiha Shariff after the mixed doubles event. We are preparing for the Asian Junior in Japan and also the World Junior in Indonesia. One for the album: Coach Hafiz Hashim posing with his Arab Saudi team. “The Saudi team is positive, realistic and steadily improving.

MALAYSIA’S digital banking sector entered 2026 with a level of scrutiny it has not faced before. Once hailed as catalysts for financial transformation, the five digital bank licensees find themselves defending their relevance amid leadership reshuffles, measured customer growth and a tightly regulated environment that prioritises prudential safeguards over rapid experimentation. The departure of several senior executives such as those from AEON Bank, Ryt Bank and KAF Digital Bank in recent months has done more than just raise eyebrows.

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s latest move to fight online fraud by limiting users to five SIM cards per telco provider is a “necessary step” but it will not stop criminals from scamming the public, say cyber security experts. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced on Thursday that each person may only register up to five SIM cards per telco, while tourist-registered SIM cards will be automatically deactivated after three months. However, he questioned whether limiting individuals to five SIM cards per telco would significantly reduce scam activities. Many syndicates bulk-purchase SIM cards using different names,” he said. “But when these SIM cards are used for scams, they are not taking aggressive moves to block them,” he claimed.

Betting rhythm, to paraphrase the late Johnny Cash, is not something we learn, but is “part of our biological toolkit.”That’s according to researchers who played Bach to dozens of babies who appeared uncannily attuned to the Baroque-era composer’s piano virtuosity. “Newborns come into the world already tuned in to rhythm,” according to the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Rome, Italy. The babies’ reactions were tracked using electroencephalography, a “non-invasive technique in which electrodes are placed on the infants’ heads to measure their brain waves,” the team explained. Not melodyWhile the tests showed babies have rhythm, the same cannot be said for other aspects of music. The responses offered “no evidence that the newborns tracked melody or were surprised by unexpected melodic change,” the researchers found.

ABU DHABI: "I thought it was sand being poured from lorries at a construction site near our house... turned out they were missiles," shared a Malaysian citizen living in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The missiles were believed to be targeted at the Al Dhafra Air Base in southern Abu Dhabi, which has become a key United States Air Force (USAF) hub. During the course of this interview, loud noises from passing missiles could be heard in the background. As tensions in the region boiled over into open conflict, the United States (US) and Israel on Saturday began hitting sites across Iran, including in the capital Tehran. Targets included Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE, and the US naval fleet in Bahrain, according to Iran's Fars News Agency.

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is stepping up its fight against corruption and is determined to protect public wealth, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said the government would also ensure that no one, regardless of rank, was above the law. This is why, for the first time in history, enforcement agencies have taken action against corruption regardless of rank, whether Tun, Tan Sri, Datuk or anyone else,” he said. Yet those affected often try to resist, using their resources, social media and political influence to attack. “When they resist, they use the large funds they had amassed and their social media or political networks to criticise.

ISTANBUL: Cyberattacks have targeted multiple news sites and local apps in Iran, Anadolu Ajansi reported the IRNA news agency, which was also affected, said on Saturday, as the US and Israel launched attacks on the Islamic republic. While IRNA's website was inaccessible, others reported disruptions and there were internet outages. Internet monitor NetBlocks confirmed "Iran is now in the midst of a near-total internet blackout with national connectivity at 4%”, according to the report.- Bernama

A total of 11,808 individuals in that age group were declared bankrupt during the five-year period, underscoring growing financial strain during what should be peak earning years. Data shows personal loans were the main cause of bankruptcy, making up 46.63% of all cases between 2021 and 2025. Because personal loans are unsecured and carry higher interest rates, repayments can quickly consume monthly income. Sunway University economics professor Dr Yeah Kim Leng said the figures lend weight to concerns about the so-called sandwich generation. Even moderate economic shocks such as job disruption, health expenses or interest rate adjustments can quickly strain cash flow and push financially stretched households into insolvency,” he said.