Questions raised after Taiping Prison inmate dies from ‘abdominal injury due to blunt trauma’

The death of a 62-year-old Taiping Prison inmate on Jan 17, and claims that families are being denied visitation privileges due to a “quarantine”, raise questions about the safety of prisoners, writes criminologist Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy.
Is Omar Marmoush the answer to Manchester City’s problems?

Omar Marmoush, known as the ‘new Mohamad Salah’, has signed for a struggling Manchester City. The club is struggling in the English Premier League and Champions League, but with half a season to play, it hopes the Egyptian will help it turn the corner.
Xbox Developer Direct steals the show, while ‘Soloz: Game of Life’ breaks esports stigma

In this week’s gaming news round-up, we take a look at the Xbox Developer Direct that took place yesterday, FC25 releasing its Team of the Year lineup, and local esports film, Soloz: Game of Life.
‘Malaysia Cyber Security Academy will help boost number of experts in the country’

Cyber security expert Murugason R. Thangaratnam hails CyberSecurity Malaysia’s plan to establish the Malaysia Cyber Security Academy to create and shape the nation’s future professionals.
Malaysia plans to send cricketers to India, Australia for attachments

Malaysian Cricket Association wants national players to gain experience by playing overseas.
Ex-Kedah Darul Aman FC coach Rosle Md Derus wonders if he will ever get nine months’ owed salary despite FAM’s ruling

The FA of Malaysia (FAM) instructed Kedah Darul Aman FC to pay salaries owed to its former Under-23 coach, Rosle Md Derus. Yet, to date, Rosle has not received a single sen.
Recent major drug bust in Malaysia underscores the need for continued vigilance

The recent drug bust in Malaysia represents both a victory for Bukit Aman’s Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department and a reminder of the persistent challenges posed by international drug syndicates, writes criminologist Datuk P. Sundramoorthy.
Indian captain Nikki Prasad expects tough match against Sri Lanka in ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup

India’s captain Nikki Prasad talks about the team’s dominant victories but acknowledges the tough challenge ahead against Sri Lanka, while Malaysian Cricket Association president Mohammed Iqbal Ali Kassim Ali commended the national players for their fighting spirit.
Malaysia can help crystalise standardised digital sovereign structure for Asean, says cyber security expert

Cyber security expert Murugason R. Thangaratnam states that Asean must confront fundamental challenges in cyber security head-on for nations in the region to seize their fullest potential in the digital sphere.
MACC clears BAM, but report should be made public after citing ‘issues related to governance’

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, Badminton Association of Malaysia and Youth and Sports Ministry must address any governance issues promptly. Failure could undermine trust in the national body.
Ensure enough water supply before approving data centre development, SPAN tells local councils

Malaysia is in an unsustainable position by using drinking water to power data centres and must explore alternative sources such as reclaimed water and rainwater harvesting, says the National Water Services Commission (SPAN).
Malaysia needs to fast-track rare earth elements industry blueprint

Rare earth elements (REEs) are critical resources for renewable energy technology and the green economy. Malaysia’s REEs blueprint, which is as yet unveiled, will provide a framework to harness these resources responsibly, writes Professor Datuk Dr Ahmad Ibrahim.