GENEVA, Feb 14 ― Smoking, lack of regular exercise and stress can increase the risk of hypertension (high blood pressure), and therefore cardiovascular disease, as can a diet rich in fat and salt. A recent study suggests that a simple dietary change could make a significant difference, without anyone having to feel like they’re limiting … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 — The Attorney General’s Chambers today argued in the High Court here that the Malaysian Bar’s bid to challenge the public prosecutor’s application for a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) in Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi’s Yayasan Akalbudi trial, should not be allowed to go through. Senior … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar has urged all Malaysians to give Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim a chance to prove himself. In an exclusive interview with the Straits Times, the 17th Yang Di-Pertuan Agong said it was not possible for Anwar to make changes in one year. “I don’t … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Topping off the series of Pixel devices announced at Google I/O is the Pixel Tablet, first teased last year. This is Mountain View’s first tablet since the disastrous ChromeOS-powered Pixel Slate was discontinued in 2021, and as ever, it has the iPad right in its sights. The 11-inch tablet is … Read more
LONDON: Chelsea showed they can thrive without Romelu Lukaku as Kai Havertz scored after replacing the axed Belgium striker for the 2-0 Champions League last-16, first-leg win against Lille on Tuesday. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
At the 2018 Badminton Asia Team Championships (BATC) in Manila, a young Malaysian squad surprised everyone by reaching the final of the men’s event to qualify for the Thomas Cup in Aarhus, Denmark on merit. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
Instagram has restarted tests to verify the identity of its users. — AFP pic SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 18 ― Is this a first step in the fight back against anonymity on social networks? Some Instagram users have reported being asked to prove their identity in order to log in to the platform. To do so, … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR: Even their harshest critics must be taken aback. Melaka United have proved the formbook wrong in the Malaysia Cup. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has survived to face Tottenham on Saturday despite incessant speculation over his future at Manchester United following their humiliating 5-0 drubbing by Liverpool. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
National No 1 Ng Eain Yow is frustrated as he has yet to beat a top player despite coming close on several occasions. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
