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Ringgit ends higher against major currencies, weakens versus US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — The ringgit ended higher against major currencies on Wednesday but weakened against the greenback as expectations of further interest rate hikes by the United States […]
KLIA remains Asia-Pacific’s most connected megahub, fourth globally, according to OAG index
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 23 — Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has retained its position as the world’s fourth most connected international airport while remaining the most connected megahub in Asia-Pacific. According […]
Iran airlines suspend more international flights as US sanctions take effect
TEHRAN, Sept 23 — Iranian airlines were forced to cancel some international flights on Wednesday after the US tightened sanctions on Iran’s aviation industry in a new effort to cripple […]
Indonesia identifies body of missing Anak Krakatau crew member, seven including journalists remain missing
JAKARTA, Sept 23 — Indonesian police have identified a body found in Bengkulu as crew member Surakman, one of eight people, including five journalists, who went missing while covering the […]
Bursa Malaysia ends lower as oil slide weighs on sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Wednesday, weighed down by profit-taking in selected heavyweights and weaker sentiment towards petrochemical stocks as oil prices continued to slide, […]
UK to launch new military space squadron to protect satellites
LONDON, Sept 23 — Britain announced today that it will launch a new military space squadron charged with defending the country’s satellites, in the latest move as various countries rush […]
‘Extremely lenient’: Myanmar president defends treatment of Suu Kyi
YANGON (Myanmar), Sept 23 — Myanmar’s coup leader turned civilian president Min Aung Hlaing said in an interview published today he has been “extremely lenient” on Aung San Suu Kyi, […]
Cambodia pushes back against ‘scam haven’ claims, vows tougher crackdown
PHNOM PENH, Sept 23 — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet told an anti-fraud summit today that his country would never be a “safe haven” for cyberscams, as international partners touted […]
Police announce three‑stage road closures for Kuching Marathon from Sept 26 to 27
KUCHING, Sept 23 — Road closures and traffic diversions for the Kuching Marathon 2026 will be implemented in three stages from midday Saturday (September 26) until Sunday morning (September 27). […]
Man dies in suspected electrocution in Lahad Datu
LAHAD DATU, Sept 23 — A man in his 30s died after he was believed to have been electrocuted at Kampung Puyut here today. The man, who had yet to […]