National athletics president Datuk Karim Ibrahim has thrown his weight behind 21-year-old distance runner Kristian Tung, hailing him as a “special talent” after two national records in as many months, and pledging to push for his inclusion in the elite Podium Programme
Bar owners say the upcoming 10% excise duty under Budget 2026 could squeeze margins, drive drinkers to cheaper alternatives, and push small operators to the brink
The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period
