Bursa Malaysia boosted by RM250.6 mil investments from local institutions last week
Local institutions were the primary supporters of Bursa Malaysia for the fifth consecutive week.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Levelling the playing field: The call for equal regulation across all platforms
Digital platforms like social media share content and ads but are not subject to local governance frameworks.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Two undersea cables in Baltic Sea cut, Germany and Finland fear sabotage
Located in northern Europe, the Baltic Sea is an active commercial shipping route and is ringed by nine countries including Russia.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Proton to begin local assembly of Saga model in Egypt in December
The new assembly plant is set to produce 16,000 units of Proton Saga from 2023 through 2026, with an estimated investment of RM570 million.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Americans gather in Kuala Lumpur for tense 2024 US presidential election watch
The event brought together expatriates, diplomats, and local political enthusiasts to watch the election results live.
Wed Nov 06 2024
In her Indian grandfather's village, residents pray for Kamala Harris win
The temple ceremony was organised by local villagers and attended by more than a dozen of them and a few tourists.
Tue Nov 05 2024
World Urban Forum in Cairo opens with record-breaking attendance, call for local solutions
This years Forum underscores the central role of local actions in addressing the challenges of sustainable urban development.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Firecracker ban defiance makes New Delhi the world's most polluted city
Local government officials have banned use of firecrackers during Diwali and the winter over the last few years.
Sat Nov 02 2024
Two dead, 6 injured in shooting at downtown Orlando amid Halloween celebration, local media say
The shooting happened late at night within Orlando's entertainment district where hundreds of people were celebrating Halloween.
Fri Nov 01 2024
Indonesia bans sales of Google smartphones days after blocking Apple's iPhone 16
Indonesia blocks Google Pixel sales as the phones don't meet the rule requiring 40 pct of components to be locally manufactured.
Fri Nov 01 2024
Storm damages 244 houses, seven schools in Kemaman
Cleanup efforts are underway in schools, assisted by school authorities, Khidmat Malaysia NGO, and local community, says Hanafiah Mat.
Thu Oct 24 2024
JBIC commits to enhancing Japanese investments in Malaysia - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says JBIC is currently actively discussing investments with local companies in various industries.
Tue Oct 22 2024
BHP trying to avoid responsibility over Brazilian dam collapse, UK court told
More than 600,000 Brazilians, 46 local governments and around 2,000 businesses are suing BHP over the 2015 collapse of the Mariana dam in southeastern Brazil.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Ringgit extends positive momentum to open higher against US dollar
The ringgit traded higher against the US Dollar in today's early session, driven by continued buying interest towards the local currency.
Mon Oct 21 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024