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Sri Lanka approves law to liberalize petroleum imports

Sri Lanka approves law to liberalize petroleum imports

The ministry has already received 24 applications from multiple countries including India, China, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Malaysia and the US.
Wed Oct 19 2022
Sri Lanka to restrict fuel imports for next 12 months

Sri Lanka to restrict fuel imports for next 12 months

Due to Forex issues, fuel imports has to be restricted in the next 12 months, Kanchana Wijesekera said.
Tue Jul 26 2022
Sri Lanka struggling to pay for fuel shipments - Minister

Sri Lanka struggling to pay for fuel shipments - Minister

Sri Lanka is struggling to raise $587 million to pay for about half a dozen fuel shipments, Kanchana Wijesekera said.
Tue Jul 05 2022
Cash-starved Sri Lanka to end fuel duopoly to ease fuel shortages

Cash-starved Sri Lanka to end fuel duopoly to ease fuel shortages

The Cabinet also allowed bunkering companies already registered with the government to import jet fuel.
Tue Jun 28 2022
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka shuts schools, urges work from home to save fuel

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka shuts schools, urges work from home to save fuel

The island of 22 million is struggling to pay for essential imports of food, medicine and most critically, fuel.
Mon Jun 27 2022
Sri Lanka left with fuel stocks for around five days, minister says

Sri Lanka left with fuel stocks for around five days, minister says

The country of 22 million people is caught in its worst financial crisis in seven decades after its foreign exchange reserves dwindled.
Fri Jun 17 2022
Sri Lanka increases fuel prices to address economic crisis

Sri Lanka increases fuel prices to address economic crisis

Fuel and transport price increases will inevitably flow through to food and other goods, economists said.
Tue May 24 2022
Disaster feared as chemical cargo ship sinks off Sri Lanka

Disaster feared as chemical cargo ship sinks off Sri Lanka

Authorities have been battling the blaze since then, as flaming containers laden with chemicals have fallen from the ship's deck.
Wed Jun 02 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024