(Jan 17): British Airways (BA) has paused operations to Bahrain amid tensions between the US and Iran that could reverberate across the Persian Gulf and affect countries with a US military presence. The British flag carrier halted flights to Bahrain, home to the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet, through Jan 20, according to the airline’s website. A spokesperson for British Airways said that it had temporarily paused flights to the Gulf nation as a precautionary measure and that it would monitor the situation in the region. The UK carrier also paused operations to Bahrain in June before Iran fired missiles at a base in Qatar. Imperial Airways, a predecessor to BA, began service in 1932 that stopped in Bahrain en route to India when the kingdom was a British protectorate.

PETALING JAYA: The Badminton World Federation (BWF) said improvements have been made following complaints from players over unhealthy conditions at the ongoing Indian Open in New Delhi. Denmark's singles shuttlers Anders Antonsen and Mia Blichfeldt had raised concerns regarding the air pollution in Delhi and the dirty conditions in the warm up area at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex. "Managing factors related largely to seasonal conditions, such as the haze and cold weather affecting the air quality and temperature inside the venue has posed challenges this week. "However, our assessments confirm that the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex represents a significant upgrade from KD Jadhav Stadium, offering improved infrastructure. We thank players and teams for their valuable input and reaffirm our commitment to continuous improvement in partnership with BAI," concluded the statement.

CG Esports players before facing South America side Black Sentence Esports (BSE) at the M7 World Championships in Jakarta. PIC FROM MOONTON GAMESKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian outfit CG Esports kept their M7 World Championships campaign alive with a 2-1 win over South America side Black Sentence Esports (BSE) in the Swiss Stage Round Four at the MPL Arena's XO Hall in Jakarta on Friday. The victory gave CG a lifeline after opening their Swiss Stage campaign with back-to-back 1-0 defeats to Selangor Red Giants and Aurora Gaming Turkiye. CG's versatile player Danial "Ciku" Fuad conceded that they went through a roller coaster match before securing the crucial win. "BSE are our scrim partners, more or less they know who we going to pick, ban, and the rotations," he said.

KUALA LUMPUR: Capital A Bhd said it has completed the disposal of AirAsia Aviation Group Ltd (AAAGL) and AirAsia Bhd (AAB) as part of its previously announced restructuring proposals. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, Capital A said the AAAGL disposal was completed on Jan 16, 2026, following the settlement of the disposal consideration through the allotment and issuance of 2.31 billion consideration shares by AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) to Capital A and its entitled shareholders under the distribution. The disposal of AAB was also completed on the same day, with the consideration settled via a debt assumption, whereby AAX assumed RM3.8bil owed by Capital A to AAB. Capital A added that AAX has also allotted and issued 606.06 million placement shares under its private placement exercise on Jan 16. “The AAX placement shares and the consideration shares (including the distribution shares) will be listed and quoted on the Main Market of Bursa Securities on Jan 19,” it said.

“It’s back from the dead,” said Kim Forrest, chief investment officer at Bokeh Capital Partners and a long-time Intel shareholder. Intel reports its fourth-quarter earnings after the bell on Jan 22 and investors will be looking for signs of progress. That said, the average analyst target of US$40.66 implies a 16% decline over the next 12 months. The next catalyst for Intel investors could be in next week’s results. So the key will likely be in the comments from Tan and other Intel executives about what they see on the horizon.

Many are flocking to get their hands on the delicious delicacy, especially during the current durian season with lower-than-usual prices. However, the love for durian may not be limited to just us humans, as a video has gone viral showing a tiger showing up at a durian orchard in Bukit Kinding, Chemor, Perak. So did Malaysia's king of the jungle really show up at an orchard growing the king of fruits, as seen on the video? VERDICT:TRUEAccording to Sinar Harian, the video was shared by a member of the Perak Malayan Tiger Conservation Unit (UKHM). In the video, a UKHM member can be heard urgently telling a member of the public to run to a nearby vehicle as the tiger slowly approaches.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 16): The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) Joint Chiefs Committee (JPP) takes a serious view of governance and abuse of power issues within the force, and is carrying out measures to overhaul, remedy and improve matters. The MAF Defence Strategic Intelligence and Communication Division Headquarters, in a statement, said these measures are being implemented specifically in matters related to governance management and administration in an organised, factual manner and in accordance with existing legal provisions. "This discussion reflects the unity of the Armed Forces' highest leadership, thus ensuring institutional stability, integrity of governance and the public's confidence in the country's security forces continue to be maintained. As for the country's law enforcement agencies, the JPP urges all stakeholders to emphasise the integrity of the MAF as the country's security team that shoulders the trust of defending the nation's sovereignty. "The MAF leadership is fully committed to cooperating with the authorities to ensure justice prevails, and to maintain the public's confidence in the MAF,” it added.

A weekly round-up of tanker and dry bulk market (Jan 16, 2026)This report is produced by the Baltic Exchange. The Baltic TCE for the round trip subsequently moved up to a little under US$7,000/day. The TC14 38kt US Gulf/UK-Continent voyage is currently at WS204 (+15 points) with the Baltic round trip TCE for the run now at US$24,400/day. The Baltic Exchange, on Monday, Jan 12, started a public trial of a new Suezmax route for 145,000 mt USG/UKC (TD33). Disclaimer:While reasonable care has been taken by the Baltic Exchange Information Services Limited (BEISL) and The Baltic Exchange (Asia) Pte.

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KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 16): Pimpinan Ehsan Bhd (KL:PEB) has secured a final extension to submit its regularisation plan following the submission of its written representations to Bursa Securities. “In the opinion of Bursa Securities, adequate time and opportunity had been accorded to Pimpinan Ehsan to regularise its condition since the first announcement on May 31, 2018,” the filing read. Pimpinan Ehsan, formerly TRIplc Bhd, has been working for several years to inject income-generating solar power assets through the acquisition of renewable energy group reNIKOLA Holdings Sdn Bhd. In addition to the share issuance, Pimpinan Ehsan will also undertake a private placement of 80 million new shares. Post the regularisation exercise, Pimpinan Ehsan has proposed to acquire reNIKOLA’s interest in a solar plant in Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah, for RM218 million and B.Grimm is to subscribe for new shares in the new-look Pimpinan Ehsan for RM214.5 million.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 16): Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said legal action taken in relation to the weaknesses in the implementation of certain projects should not lead to negative perceptions of ministries involved or the security forces. He said this was shared by Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar on Thursday. On Thursday, Shamsul Azri said that 14 ministry secretaries-general would be summoned to explain why their ministries failed to meet physical project development targets last year. Without naming the ministries involved, he said expenditure on development projects by the ministries concerned stood at 87.91%, which is below the national average and warrants serious attention. According to Shamsul Azri, people-centric projects such as the construction and upgrading of roads, schools, clinics and hospitals continued, but implementation had been slow.

(Jan 16): China’s economy likely capped 2025 with its weakest quarterly growth in three years, exposing a lopsided reliance on exports over consumption that’s set to extend into coming months. “We expect China’s exports to remain resilient thanks to an accelerated global economy,” Macquarie Group economists including Larry Hu wrote in a note last week. “Macro policies will likely remain supportive to avoid a cliff, but are unlikely to become more expansionary,” the economists wrote in a report Tuesday. “Even with strong determination and sufficient resources, transforming China’s economy into one driven by consumption and services will take years,” they said. Citigroup economists including Yu Xiangrong expect only a “measured” policy expansion, given the strength of external demand and emerging industries.

KOTA KINABALU (Jan 16): The implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) continues to remain among the top agenda for the Madani government, said Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar. He said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had assured that the government would continue to refine matters under MA63 that require resolution. The event was officiated by Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Datuk Azizah Nawawi. Also present were Chief Justice of Malaysia Datuk Seri Wan Farid Wan Saleh, Court of Appeal president Datuk Abu Bakar Jais and Chief Judge of Malaya Datuk Hashim Hamzah. "The Madani government remains firmly committed to advancing the legitimate aspirations of Sabah and Sarawak, while ensuring that the unity and integrity of the Federation remain intact," he added.

KAPIT: An administrative assistant has been charged with 24 counts of criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving RM134,582. Juliza Sibat, 33, attached to a primary school in Sungai Sut, Baleh, pleaded not guilty to the charges in the Sessions Court here on Friday (Jan 16). Juliza, who was unrepresented, was charged under Section 408 of the Penal Code, which provides for one to 14 years' jail and a possible fine if convicted. Sessions judge Musyiri Peet released her on RM18,000 bail with two sureties and fixed March 2 for case management. According to the facts of the case, the accused had, from July 14, 2023, to Jan 4, 2024, allegedly committed CBT by using RM134,582 belonging to the school for personal use.

She was charged with committing the offence at their apartment in Desa Palma in Nilai between September and January. ALSO READ: Negri cops nab mum, stepdad over alleged abuse of 10-year-old boyThe provision makes it a criminal offence for the ill-treatment, neglect, abandonment, or exposure of a child in a manner likely to cause the child physical or emotional injury. ALSO READ: Nilai child abuse suspects remanded until Jan 14She then fixed Feb 23 for next mention. Masran, who goes by only one name, was charged with committing the offence at their apartment at around 7am on Jan 6. She said the prosecution was offering the accused bail of RM3,000.