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Fuel crisis sparks 40pc e‑bike surge as Nairobi’s boda‑boda riders swap petrol for cheaper power

Fuel crisis sparks 40pc e‑bike surge as Nairobi’s boda‑boda riders swap petrol for cheaper power

NAIROBI, June 13 — In Nairobi’s congested streets, the almost imperceptible hum of electric motorbikes is increasingly replacing the roar of their petrol-powered counterparts. The war in the Middle East, launched by the United States and Israel in February, has had the unlikely consequence of boosting green vehicles across Africa, especially in countries such as

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‘Teh tarik’ and football: Where Malaysians can catch the World Cup with fellow fans in KL and Selangor

‘Teh tarik’ and football: Where Malaysians can catch the World Cup with fellow fans in KL and Selangor

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — With the 2026 Fifa World Cup finally underway, Malaysians looking to watch matches alongside fellow football fans have plenty of options across the Klang Valley, from sports bars and rooftop venues to the country’s beloved 24-hour mamak restaurants. The month-long tournament, hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, comes

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Same players, new rules: Here’s how Consumer Credit Commission regulations safeguard BNPL users

Same players, new rules: Here’s how Consumer Credit Commission regulations safeguard BNPL users

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — As buy now, pay later (BNPL) and other non-bank credit services become increasingly embedded in Malaysians’ daily spending habits, their ease of access has also raised concerns about transparency, consumer protection and responsible lending practices. Against this backdrop, the Consumer Credit Commission’s (CCC) new Conduct Standards seek to strike a balance

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Malaysia set to benefit from World Cup 2026 through digital commerce and business activity, says Bank of America

Malaysia set to benefit from World Cup 2026 through digital commerce and business activity, says Bank of America

  KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — Malaysia is set to gain from the Fifa World Cup 2026 competition starting this week in areas such as digital commerce, media consumption, payments, logistics and cross-border business, a top foreign banker said today. Bank of America Malaysia country executive Gautam Puntambekar said the spillover benefits to Malaysia and Asean member countries

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Mud, insects and hiking trails: One teacher’s mission to reconnect children with nature

Mud, insects and hiking trails: One teacher’s mission to reconnect children with nature

  PUCHONG, June 12 — While most parents opt for playgrounds or shopping malls as weekend destinations, one kindergarten teacher has taken a different approach by introducing children to the wonders of nature through hiking and forest exploration activities. Farah Zahira Zahari, 39, began organising the programme during the school holidays last December after noticing growing interest

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