
KDN to issue special pass to investors from April 1 - Saifuddin
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says a single window method will facilitate entry, with passes issued electronically.
Thu Mar 06 2025
Oil settles down more than 2% on Wednesday
Oil prices settled down for the fourth consecutive session on Wednesday after U.S. crude oil stockpiles posted a larger-than-expected build, adding a further headwind as investors worried about OPEC+ plans to increase output in April and U.S. tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico.
Thu Mar 06 2025

BlackRock to buy Hong Kong firm's Panama Canal port stake amid Trump pressure
The $22.8 billion sale by Hong Kong's CK Hutchison to US and Swiss investors also includes dozens of ports in other countries.
Wed Mar 05 2025

Govt continues to identify new strategies to ensure Malaysia remains a competitive investment destination - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says among the initiatives that has attracted investors is the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone.
Thu Feb 13 2025

New look Middle East had started to draw investors... and then came Trump
Investors are buying Israel and Lebanon bonds, betting Beirut can resolve its political, economic, and financial crises.
Tue Feb 11 2025

Perplexity AI proposes to merge with Tiktok, with US government getting half, source says
Under the proposal, ByteDance would sell TikTok US to the investors, which would give TikTok's existing investors equity in the company.
Mon Jan 27 2025

Gov't not rushing to achieve developed nation status - Rafizi
Rafizi Ramli says the country is now in a good position, attracting foreign investors and being seen as a strategic gateway to ASEAN.
Mon Jan 20 2025

Bitcoin surges above $106,000 on strategic reserve hopes
Bitcoin and crypto have been catapulted into the spotlight as investors wager the incoming Trump administration will usher in a friendlier regulatory environment.
Mon Dec 16 2024

PM encourages South Korean investors to explore opportunities in Malaysia
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed investors from South Korea to explore the various opportunities available in Malaysia.
Mon Nov 25 2024

South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case
Prosecutors allege Jay Y. Lee prioritised personal gain as Samsung's de-facto leader during the merger, harming shareholders and investors.
Mon Nov 25 2024

RM11 MAHB privatisation offer provides immediate gains for investors - CIMB
Investors could also benefit from joint offerors' resources and vision for sustainable growth, making the proposal attractive, CIMB says.
Mon Nov 18 2024

PM sees rising interest in Malaysia among Chinese investors, companies
The Prime Minister said there were discussions on national policies, including on regulations and investment.
Wed Nov 06 2024

Markets lean on 'Trump trade' as former president leads
Global investors were increasingly pricing in a win late on Tuesday for Republican Donald Trump.
Wed Nov 06 2024

PM to meet potential investors on day three of working visit to China
In Shanghai, the Prime Minister is expected to meet several companies and hold a round table session with 23 'captains of industry'.
Wed Nov 06 2024

Anxious global investors brace for long-awaited US election results
Investors are wary of prolonged vote counts and contested results that could fuel volatility.
Tue Nov 05 2024

No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN
For the period up to March 9 this year, the total number of deportations from Immigration depots was 9,199 people.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025