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Bank Negara holds OPR steady 3% amid stable outlook
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara has maintained the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.00%, where it has remained since May 2023, in line with economists’ expectations. Read full story Date: 8 […]
Albania’s Rama seeks fourth term in election dominated by graft, EU membership
ELBASAN, Albania (Reuters) -Ilir Rranci moved to a hamlet outside the Albanian city of Elbasan for the view of snow-capped peaks and a garden big enough for fruit trees, chickens […]
Ukraine, allies discuss ways to pressure Russia into 30-day ceasefire
KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine has discussed ways to pressure Russia into agreeing to a 30-day ceasefire with U.S., French, British and German senior officials, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s top aide said […]
PMO briefing: Malaysia to set up digital asset and AI advisory council
PETALING JAYA: A digital asset and artificial intelligence (AI) advisory council will be set up to help put Malaysia at the forefront of the digital global economy, says the Prime […]
Decomposed bodies found in Sibu garden house
SIBU: The decomposed bodies of a woman and an infant boy were found in a garden house along Jalan Salim Belalang on Wednesday (May 7) night. Read full story Date: […]
Guinness World Record recycling machine will help cut nation’s carbon footprint, says Nik Nazmi
PUTRAJAYA: The world’s thinnest reverse vending machine that compacts cans and bottles is expected to contribute to Malaysia’s goal of increasing the recycling rate of plastics, says Nik Nazmi Nik […]
Rakan Muda to be strengthened to boost youth potential, says Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will continue to strengthen the Rakan Muda Programme to enhance the potential of Malaysia’s youth, said Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story Date: […]
New rules require employers to oversee foreign worker departures, says Saifuddin
PUTRAJAYA: Employers are now required to be present when sending foreign workers back home, according to Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Read full story Date: 8 May, 2025 […]
China, US scheduled to hold trade talks
CHINA and the United States are scheduled to hold official trade talks later this week, as Beijing reiterates its commitment to dialogue and cooperation while firmly safeguarding its legitimate interests […]
Manufacturing sector sales value 3.7% y-o-y at RM164.3bil in March 2025 – DoSM
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s manufacturing sector sales value rose 3.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) at RM164.3 billion in March 2025 as compared to a 4.7 per cent y-o-y growth at RM153.1 […]