Ringgit opens slightly higher vs greenback
The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by the yuan's stabilisation after the People's Bank of China decided against cutting rates earlier this week
Thu Dec 26 2024
Sarawak police receive 52 reports on human trafficking, job scams
Initially, they were promised lucrative jobs at casinos and hotels with handsome salaries in US dollars, police said.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Johor cops probe fake documents on foreign currency exchange
Johor police are investigating a scam using a fake letter of undertaking to conduct foreign exchange of US dollars to Malaysian using the name of Tunku Mahkota of Johor (TMJ).
Fri Oct 08 2021
Wealthy China folks turn to black market for thumb-sized monkeys
In conjunction with Chinese New Year's Year of the Monkey, wealthy China folks are spending thousands of US dollars just to own pygmy marmoset as pets.
Mon Feb 15 2016
Arroyo pleads not guilty to corruption charges
A Philippine court has entered a not-guilty plea for former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on Monday, on charges she misused 8.8 (m) million US Dollars in state lottery funds.
Mon Oct 29 2012
2024: A year of unrelenting conflict and shattered hopes for peace
The year 2024 emerged as one of unrelenting conflict and human suffering, as a stark reminder of the fragility of global peace.
Fri Dec 27 2024
Migrant Repatriation Program: Socio-Economic Impacts
Malaysia's current Migrant Repatriation Program (PRM), initiated on 1st March 2024 to manage the return of undocumented foreign workers, has seen significant activity since its launch.
The voluntary repatriation program expires on 31st December 2024, after which undocumented migrants will face fines or prison.
NIAGA SPOTLIGHT discusses socio-economic impacts on the labour market while balancing humane management of migrant labour across sectors such as construction, agriculture, manufacturing, domestic work as well as informal labour.
The voluntary repatriation program expires on 31st December 2024, after which undocumented migrants will face fines or prison.
NIAGA SPOTLIGHT discusses socio-economic impacts on the labour market while balancing humane management of migrant labour across sectors such as construction, agriculture, manufacturing, domestic work as well as informal labour.
Fri Dec 27 2024
Malaysian favourability towards China reaches new high, survey shows
Malaysian perceptions of China have improved significantly in recent years, according to a public opinion survey by the Merdeka Center
Fri Dec 27 2024
Customs seize smuggled cigarettes, alcohol worth over RM1.6 mln
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) successfully dismantled smuggling activities involving cigarettes and alcohol worth over RM1.6 million.
Fri Dec 27 2024
Sabah 2024: Leadership, alliances and road to 17th State Polls
Sabah stands on the brink of a transformative year, with the recent appointment of Tun Musa Aman as the 11th Yang Dipertua Negeri and the 17th State Election looming on the horizon.
Thu Dec 26 2024
S. Korea's Parliament votes for appointment of Constitutional Court Justices
South Korea's parliament on Thursday voted for the appointment of three constitutional court justices to fill vacancies on the nine-member bench for President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment trial
Thu Dec 26 2024
List of BRICS partners to be announced soon - Brazil's Foreign Ministry
The complete list of countries that will join BRICS as partners will be disclosed in the coming weeks, Russian News Agency (TASS) reported.
Thu Dec 26 2024
Green Electricity Tariff programme to continue in 2025 - Petra
The Green Electricity Tariff (GET) programme will continue in 2025, says PETRA.
Thu Dec 26 2024
Telegram, Tencent begin licensing process to operate in Malaysia - MCMC
Service providers Telegram and Tencent (WeChat) have initiated the process of obtaining the required licence for operating their platforms in Malaysia, said MCMC
Thu Dec 26 2024
PM Anwar wants tourism products to promote more local history, legends and legendary sites
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hopes initiatives to promote tourism products related to legendary sites, history, local legends and myths can be enhanced to attract tourists to the country.
Thu Dec 26 2024