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Ringgit ends slightly higher against US dollar after S&P reaffirms Malaysia’s A- rating
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — The ringgit strengthened marginally against the US dollar today, with market sentiment supported by S&P Global Ratings’ reaffirmation of Malaysia’s ‘A-’ sovereign credit rating with […]
Negeri Sembilan MB seen leaving palace after nearly three-hour audience with Tuanku Muhriz
SEREMBAN, Sept 29 —Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim concluded an audience with the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, at Istana Hinggap here after spending […]
PM Anwar: Malaysian government to continue talks with Myanmar on refugee statusÂ
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Malaysian government will continue engaging with Myanmar to find an amicable solution to the long-standing issue of […]
‘Gift from God’: Rain brings relief from Indonesia toxic haze
PONTIANAK, Sept 29 — Welcome rain has brought relief to residents of Indonesia’s Pontianak city after weeks of exposure to a cloying, toxic haze given off by rampant wildfires on […]
PM Anwar: Professional expertise must go beyond specialisation to bring Malaysia forward
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today called on Malaysia’s professional community to move beyond narrow specialisation and work across disciplines. He said expertise alone […]
PM Anwar says will ‘discuss’ transport minister’s plan to resign
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has said today he will discuss Anthony Loke’s decision step down as Transport Minister. This comes after the Prime […]
UN concerned by Malaysia returns of Myanmar migrants
GENEVA, Sept 29 — The UN voiced worry today over Malaysia’s decision to send 1,500 Myanmar nationals back to the war-torn country, stressing that conditions there “do not permit safe, dignified […]
Indonesia charges train driver over April crash that killed 16 women
JAKARTA, Sept 29 — Indonesian police charged a train driver Tuesday with allegedly failing to hit the brakes in time to prevent a crash that killed 16 women near Jakarta […]
S&P keeps Malaysia’s A- rating as economy maintains strong growth momentum
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 29 — S&P Global Ratings has reaffirmed Malaysia’s sovereign credit rating at ‘A-’ with a Stable outlook, citing the economy’s resilience and diversification, sustained growth momentum and continued […]
Indonesia sets Rp4.1q 2027 budget as Prabowo govt targets growth, fiscal discipline
JAKARTA, Sept 29 — Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR) has approved a Rp4.106 quadrillion (RM931.5 billion) state budget for 2027, with major allocations for education, social protection and food security […]