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BOJ debated need for more rate hikes, weak yen impact on prices, January minutes show
TOKYO: Many Bank of Japan policymakers saw the need to keep raising interest rates, with some calling for timely action on mounting inflationary pressures, minutes of their January meeting showed, […]
Australia public broadcaster staff strike over pay for first time in 20 years
SYDNEY, March 25 (Reuters) – Hundreds of staff at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation began a one-day strike on Wednesday, the first walkout in 20 years, over pay and working conditions, […]
‘Agak-agak’, ‘kaypoh’ and ‘boleh’ added to Oxford English Dictionary
PETALING JAYA: Words such as “agak-agak”, “kaypoh” and “boleh” have officially been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) in its latest update. Read full story Date: 25 March, 2026 […]
Congestion builds on major highways due to accidents and breakdowns
KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic on several major highways nationwide was slow as of this morning due to increased vehicle volume, as well as accidents and breakdowns. Read full story Date: 25 […]
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on improved risk sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and other major currencies on Wednesday, as risk sentiment improved following potential ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran. […]
FBM KLCI rises in early trade, caution lingers on war, oil concerns
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI rebounded in early trade on bargain hunting, even as investors remained cautious amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and volatile global oil prices. Read full story Date: […]
Mullally to be installed as first female Archbishop of Canterbury
LONDON, March 25 (Reuters) – Sarah Mullally will be enthroned as the Church of England’s first female Archbishop of Canterbury and spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide in a […]
US prepares to deploy 1,000 airborne troops to Middle East
WASHINGTON: The US military is preparing to deploy at least 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East in the coming days, according to three people with […]
Viral video of bloodied woman in Lahat leads to husband’s arrest
IPOH: A woman was found covered in blood and pleading for help in Desa Pengkalan Timah, Lahat, in an incident that has since gone viral on social media. Read full […]
Three Kedah districts hit with Level 2 heatwave status
PETALING JAYA: Three districts in Kedah have hit Level 2 heatwave status while 16 other areas across Peninsular Malaysia have been listed under Level 1, says the Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). […]