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Full-time e-hailing drivers eligible for extra Budi95 subsidy starting Oct 15, says Finance Ministry
PUTRAJAYA: The government has agreed to grant full-time e-hailing drivers additional eligibility for the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) petrol subsidy, starting this Oct 15, according to the Finance Ministry. Read […]
Kitingan’s ultimatum shows GRS’ fragility, says Warisan
KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan’s threat to remove Sabah STAR from Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) shows the coalition is fragile and divided, says Parti Warisan. Read full story Date: […]
EU mulls using frozen Russian assets for loan to Ukraine, wary of legal issues
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -European leaders expressed general support on Wednesday for the idea of using Russian assets frozen in the West to provide a 140 billion euro loan to Ukraine, but […]
Russia’s NATO flyovers recall Turkey’s deadly but risky decision 10 years ago
ANKARA (Reuters) -A rash of Russian violations of NATO airspace last month has prompted some allies to recall Turkey’s swift and deadly response a decade ago, when it shot down […]
Seven men jailed in UK for total of 174 years after ‘grooming gangs’ convictions
LONDON (Reuters) -Seven men who sexually exploited two vulnerable girls in northern England were jailed on Wednesday for a total of 174 years, after they were convicted following the latest […]
14-year-old busted for reckless motorcycle stunt on viral video
NIBONG TEBAL: Police detain a 14-year-old student after a video of him performing dangerous motorcycle stunts on the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge went viral on social media. Read […]
RHB Bank proposes RM5bil multi-currency CP, sukuk programmes
KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Bank Bhd has proposed a multi-currency Commercial Papers Programme (CP Programme) and a multi-currency Islamic Commercial Papers Programme (Sukuk Murabahah Programme)Â with a combined limit of up to […]
MBSB IB forecasts ringgit to strengthen to RM4.30/USD in 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) expects the ringgit to continue appreciating in 2025, projecting an average rate of around RM4.30 against the US dollar, compared to RM4.56 […]
Madagascar protesters demand president’s resignation in fifth day of rallies
ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) -Hundreds of protesters across Madagascar demanded the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina on Wednesday, taking to the streets for a fifth day of demonstrations that have shaken the […]
Polish court says Ukrainian wanted in Nord Stream case must remain in custody
WARSAW (Reuters) -A Polish court decided on Wednesday that the Ukrainian diver wanted by Berlin over his alleged involvement in explosions which damaged the Nord Stream gas pipeline, must be […]