A FEDERAL minister is calling on private sectors and professional associations to work alongside authorities to improve public facilities in Kuala Lumpur. This is why I am inviting professionals to work with me to turn Kuala Lumpur around,” she said. Yeoh said this in her speech at the launch of Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival 2026 in Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday (Jan 17), organised by Malaysia Architect Association (PAM). Elaborating, Yeoh said she welcomes input on how to improve public housing and public facilities such as parks and toilets in the capital. She also said the authorities would look into working with PAM to spruce up public toilets especially for women.

With both squads filled with youngsters and second stringers, it is clear that BAM is looking to expose up-and-coming players to a continental team competition and prioritising the seniors for the Thomas and Uber Cups in April. KUALA LUMPUR: The top names are missing as BAM unveiled a youthful squad today for the Badminton Asia Team Championships (BATC) in Qingdao, China, from Feb 3-8. BAM has opted for men's singles players Justin Hoh (world No. The women's doubles players are world No. With both squads filled with youngsters and second stringers, it is clear that BAM is looking to expose up-and-coming players to a continental team competition and prioritising the seniors for the Thomas and Uber Cups in April.

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, granted an audience to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at Istana Bukit Tunku, here on Saturday (Jan 17). According to a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar's Facebook, during the meeting, His Majesty consented to be briefed on current developments on national affairs. His Majesty was also briefed on matters related to administration and the well-being of the people, according to the post.

China’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Ouyang Yujing (sixth from right), poses with university students during the Chinese Embassy Open Day at Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur – NSTP/MOHAMADSHAHRIL BADRI SAALIKUALA LUMPUR: 2025 marked a special milestone in China-Malaysia relations, with a series of high-level visits elevating ties to a historic new height as both nations pursue a shared future, China's Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing said. However, he said China would continue to uphold the principles of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness, as well as the vision of a shared future. This, he said, outlined Beijing's foreign policy direction guided by the vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity. "The Spring Festival is a festival of family reunion and symbolises harmony and happiness when ushering in the new year," he said, adding that it had become a global cultural event. He added that in recent years, the Spring Festival was designated as a United Nations holiday and later inscribed on Unesco's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

GEORGE TOWN: Police are launching a manhunt for two unidentified men who allegedly fired several shots and killed a man at a car wash shop here in Nibong Tebal on Jan 16. Penang deputy police chief Deputy Commissioner Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said police received information about the shooting incident from the public at about 10.40pm. He said the suspects were wearing dark clothing and helmets and are believed to have used a semi-automatic firearm. He added that the victim was sent to Taiping Hospital and was pronounced dead during treatment. "Members of the public who have information about the incident can contact the investigating officer, ASP Mohd Hafzan Amrie Hashim, at 012-8188389," he said.

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PETALING JAYA: Women's doubles shuttlers Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah's run in the Indian Open ended in the semi-finals after they lost to Japan's Yuki Fukushima-Mayu Matsumoto. Pearly-Thinaah struggled to raise their game and went down 16-21, 13-21 in 46 minutes at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi on Saturday (Jan 17). It was the world No. 2 pair's fourth defeat to their world No. The defeat ended Pearly-Thinaah's hopes of making it into the final in the competition for the first time.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's women's pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah's campaign at the India Open ended in the semi-finals today. The world No. 6 pair Yuki Fukushima-Mayu Matsumoto 21-16, 21-13 at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi. Pearly appeared to have injured her ankle in the second game, but played on after receiving medical attention. Pearly-Thinaah will move on to the Indonesia Masters next week.

PUTRAJAYA: Governance and procurement shortfalls will be among the main issues discussed when the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and Defence Ministry leaders meet on Wednesday. The move follows two high-profile operations led by the commission which saw seven military officers arrested, including three senior officers, and the seizure of cash and assets worth over RM50 million. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki told the New Straits Times that his meeting with the Defence Minister would focus on current issues, including matters related to procurement tenders. The discussion will also cover efforts to strengthen governance within the Defence Ministry," he said. The total value of seized physical items stands at RM11.4 million, while 75 company accounts involving RM32.5 million have been frozen.

Pic from Loh Kean Yew's Instagram shows a bird perched on the rafters of the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex during the ongoing India Open. Prannoy was halted twice on Thursday when bird droppings fell onto the court. The India Open has also been overshadowed by broader concerns, including air quality and unusually cold conditions inside the venue, which BWF attributed largely to seasonal factors. 2 Anders Antonsen withdrew from the India Open for the third consecutive year, citing air pollution, while compatriot and women's singles world No. According to Indian media reports, BAI has pledged that the issues highlighted during the India Open will be resolved ahead of the World Championships.

KUALA LUMPUR: A woman was allegedly groped in a crowded LRT train here. City police chief Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus said the incident occurred on Jan 15 at around 7.20pm at the Kerinchi LRT station. "During the incident, the victim was groped on her backside by an unknown man. "The victim could not identify the suspect because he wore a face mask and the train was crowded at the time," he said in a statement on Saturday (Jan 13)"Investigations are being conducted under Section 354 of the Penal Code for assault or use of criminal force to a person with intent to outrage modesty.

For the first time, Khor Jia Onn will miss the traditional Chinese New Year reunion dinner and home-cooked meals with his family next month, as he celebrates the festival in an army camp environment. The 17-year-old began his 45-day National Service Training Programme 3.0 at the 505th Territorial Army Regiment Camp near here today. The camp is scheduled to host several festive activities during Chinese New Year," he told reporters at the camp today. My son was prepared to attend the national service programme even though it falls during Chinese New Year. Khor, Ivan and Ahmad Darwis were among some 500 trainees who registered at the 505th Territorial Army Regiment Camp here today for the first session of the national service programme this year.

"In the operation, police arrested two local men and a 16-year-old girl believed to be involved in human trafficking and migrant smuggling, using two vehicles — an MPV and an SUV. He added that the two men in their 40s and the girl were believed to act as 'transporters', using rented vehicles to transport the foreign nationals. The team seized the MPV and SUV, 18 mobile phones, cash, and various jewellery items, with a total value exceeding RM254,030. Meanwhile, Balveer said that last year, 14 investigation papers were opened under the ATIPSOM Act, involving 17 men and one woman, with total seizures amounting to RM631,380. Under the Immigration Act 1959/63, he said 102 cases were recorded last year, involving 500 arrests, with total seizures exceeding RM1.3 million.

PETALING JAYA: The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) have made the bold move to name a young squad for the Asia Team Championships from Feb 3-8 in Qingdao, China. In the men’s singles, national No. There were no surprises in the women’s singles though as K. Letshanaa, Wong Ling Ching, Siti Zulaika Azmi and Oo Shan Zi have been picked. In the men’s event, Malaysia have been drawn with Indonesia and Myanmar in Group D.In the women’s event, Malaysia will only play China in Group W and are guaranteed qualification to the quarter-finals. The Asia Team meet acts as a qualifier for the Thomas and Uber Cup Finals from April 24-May 3 in Horsens, Denmark.

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