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Malaysia Airlines staff named best in Asia, cabin crew at global 3rd place
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 — Malaysia Airlines has been named Best Airline Staff in Asia at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards with its cabin crew earning a place among the top […]
Turkiye revokes Iran’s Bank Mellat licence amid US pressure on Tehran
ANKARA, Sept 19 — Turkiye has revoked the licence of Iran’s Bank Mellat, a semi-private financial entity that has been subject to Western sanctions for years, the official gazette said […]
Ringgit to trade between RM4.06 and RM4.09 against US dollar next week as as Fed officials weigh further rate hike
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 — The ringgit is likely to remain range-bound against the US dollar next week, with market attention drawn to speeches by several US Federal Reserve (Fed) […]
SIA reclaims world’s best airline title, AirAsia takes low-cost honours
SINGAPORE, Sept 19 — Singapore Airlines (SIA) has reclaimed the title of the world’s best airline, while Malaysia’s AirAsia retained its crown as the world’s best low-cost carrier in the […]
Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions law that could slap 100pc tariffs on China, India
WASHINGTON, Sept 19 — US President Donald Trump signed a bill yesterday authorising new sanctions designed to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine, shortly after it received congressional approval this […]
Russia seizes assets of Nestle, French firms over home countries’ support for Ukraine
WARSAW, Sept 19 — Russian authorities have seized the businesses and assets of Swiss food giant Nestle and three French groups, a move the Kremlin defended yesterday as a justified […]
Ringgit gains momentum, beating dollar, euro and pound as crude oil worries fade
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar and other major currencies at Friday’s close, buoyed by improved market sentiment following easing concerns over crude oil […]
ECRL testing shows positive results as MRL eyes December debut during school holidays
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) is working towards opening the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) to the public as early as mid-December, with testing […]
Bursa closes lower, but broader market stays firm on tech and construction buying
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — Bursa Malaysia’s main index closed lower on Friday after a choppy session, while buying interest shifted to smaller-cap stocks, particularly technology and construction counters. At […]
Coal price surge jolts Malaysia’s power costs, economy minister warns of direct impact
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — The increase in coal prices to US$148 per tonne on Sept 10, 2026 will directly impact the cost of electricity generation, said Economy Minister Akmal […]