Technology

India's Wipro names Nagendra Bandaru as CEO of AI segment

April ⁠1 (Reuters) - ⁠Indian ‌IT services ​firm Wipro ⁠on ⁠Wednesday ⁠named ‌insider ⁠Nagendra ​Bandaru as ‌the ⁠CEO ​of ⁠its ​AI segment.

Corporate News

Topmix acquires lands in Johor for RM19mil

PETALING JAYA: Topmix Bhd is proposing to acquire two pieces of freehold vacant lands in Johor Baru, Johor, totalling 10,117 sq metres from Kesas Kenangan Sdn Bhd for a combined amount worth RM18.97mil.

Nation

Chinese nationals nabbed for using fake Mexican passport, three others detained

JOHOR BARU: Four Chinese nationals have been arrested by the Immigration Department, including one who allegedly used a fraudulent Mexican passport to enter Malaysia.

Technology

SpaceX seen as make-or-break test for mega IPOs

April 1 (Reuters) - The global IPO market has needed ⁠a win for years and Elon Musk's SpaceX could be the breakthrough. The last company to make a market debut at over a trillion ⁠dollar valuation was Saudi Aramco in 2019.

Singapore

Over 10 months’ jail for Singapore man who misappropriated more than S$78,000 in temple donations

SINGAPORE: Over the course of three months, a man pocketed more than S$78,000 in donations from a temple he was volunteering at.

Cricket

Cricket-Kerr’s unbeaten 179 powers New Zealand to record ODI chase against South Africa

April 1 (Reuters) - New ⁠Zealand registered the highest successful run chase in ⁠women's one-day international history on Wednesday, beating ‌South Africa by two wickets on the back of an outstanding unbeaten 179 from captain Amelia Kerr.

Asia & Oceania

One of Chongqing's most popular hotpot restaurants is located underground

A former air raid shelter in China's Chongqing converted into a hotpot restaurant is popular with tourists.

Wellness

Pythons provide potential weight loss compound 

Scientists discover molecules associated with this snake's ability to survive healthily without eating for long periods.

Living

These young Malaysians share what they do in their free time post-SPM

From getting a job to pursuing hobbies, these secondary school leavers are making good use of time while waiting for their exam results and university placement.

Business

MICCI calls for flexibility in implementation of new expatriate policy

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI) is urging flexibility in implementing the revised Expatriate Employment Policy, set to take effect on June 1, 2026, especially for companies handling specialised roles and long-term talent transitions.

Technology

Swiss finance minister sues for defamation over Grok-created post

ZURICH, April 1 (Reuters) - Swiss Finance ⁠Minister Karin Keller-Sutter has filed a criminal complaint for defamation and insult ⁠after an X user published an obscene post about her created by Elon ‌Musk's chatbot Grok, a spokesperson for her ministry said on Wednesday.

Pakistan

Exclusive: Pakistan and Afghan Taliban resume talks in China as Beijing seeks ceasefire

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban governments have resumed talks in China, which is mediating between the two sides to broker a durable ceasefire after more than a month of fighting, two Pakistani officials said Wednesday (April 1)

Corporate News

TNB proposes RM10bil sukuk programme with tenure of 50 years

KUALA LUMPUR: Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has lodged an Islamic medium term notes (sukuk wakalah) programme of up to RM10 billion in nominal value with the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC).

Badminton

Jimmy Wong linked with potential BAM return

PETALING JAYA: Independent mixed doubles player Jimmy Wong could be on his way back to the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM).

Brunei

Royal Brunei Armed Forces personnel safe following peacekeeping incidents in Lebanon

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Ministry of Defence (MinDef) has confirmed that all members of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces deployed in Lebanon are safe following two deadly incidents involving the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon.

Nation

Govt to re-table Bill on AG-PP, Prime Minister's tenure limit, says Azalina

PUTRAJAYA: The Madani government has agreed to re-table the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026 at the next Parliamentary sitting, covering the separation of the roles of the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor as well as the limitation of the Prime Minister's tenure.

Corporate News

Maxim Global unit secures RM54mil Islamic facilities for Cheras sewerage project

KUALA LUMPUR: Maxim Global Bhd's owned indirect subsidiary, F3 Cheras Development Sdn Bhd, has accepted Islamic banking facilities worth RM54 million from AmBank Islamic Bhd.

Banking

Bank Rakyat strengthens cybersecurity after RM1mil AMP

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat) continues to enhance its technology infrastructure, cybersecurity controls, and operational processes to strengthen system resilience and safeguard customer information.

Philippines

Philippine massage therapist nabbed for filming client

MANILA: A 29-year-old massage therapist was arrested Tuesday (March 31) in Paranaque for allegedly attempting to secretly video-record a female client undressing inside a mall spa.

World

Soccer-Police investigate Islamophobic chants during Spain-Egypt match

MADRID, April ⁠1 (Reuters) - Spanish police launched an investigation on Wednesday into Islamophobic and ⁠xenophobic chants during Tuesday's friendly against Egypt which also drew ‌sharp criticism from Spain's  football officials and the government.