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Asian stocks gain, currencies firm as oil drops on US-Iran ceasefire prospects
Asian equities rose on Wednesday while regional currencies steadied as oil prices tumbled on reports Washington is seeking a month-long ceasefire with Iran, soothing worries about prolonged supply disruptions and […]
Malaysia steps up measures to safeguard energy security amid West Asia conflict
PETALING JAYA: Efforts are being intensified to strengthen energy security, including diversifying supply sources and exploring alternative routes to reduce dependence on high-risk passages such as the Strait of Hormuz, […]
Education Ministry instructs schools to prepare for hot weather
PUTRAJAYA: All educational institutions under the Education Ministry have been instructed to enhance preparedness and take appropriate measures to cope with hot weather when schools reopen this Monday (March 30). […]
Iranian, Malaysian foreign ministers discuss ties, latest war developments
TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Malaysian counterpart Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan held a telephone conversation on Tuesday (March 25) to discuss mutual ties and the latest war […]
Corporate Mafia scandal: Ramanan denies being Mr R, says does not own any shares
SUNGAI BULOH: PKR vice-president Datuk Seri R Ramanan has denied being involved in a supposed scheme to settle a “corporate mafia” scandal, stating that he does not own any shares […]
Cops smash Harraz gang, four men nabbed for vehicle thefts, burglaries
MELAKA: Melaka police have successfully dismantled an organised crime group known as the “Harraz Gang”, believed to be the mastermind behind a string of vehicle thefts, housebreaking and robberies in […]
Labubu maker Pop Mart meets 2025 revenue expectations
BEIJING: Pop Mart International Group, the Beijing-based maker of collectible “blind box” toys – including the viral, toothy-grinned Labubu – on Wednesday said its 2025 revenue rose 185% from a […]
More Chinese automakers hit top global sales ranks
CHINESE automakers have overtaken Japanese peers in global sales for the first time in decades. Read full story Date: 25 March, 2026 3:04 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Main market-bound Empire Premium Food aims to raise RM152.6mil from IPO
KUALA LUMPUR: Food and beverage company Empire Premium Food Bhd aims to raise RM152.6 million from its initial public offering (IPO) via a listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia on […]
Asia looks to Covid-era playbook to tackle fuel crisis
COUNTRIES across Asia are weighing up work-from-home policies and stimulus measures enforced during the COVID pandemic, as they scramble to respond to global fuel shortages triggered by the Iran war. […]