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A bridge too far? Sicily project tests limits of Italy’s ambitions
ROME, Dec 3 (Reuters) – Minutes after Italy’s powerful Court of Auditors rejected plans to build a bridge from the mainland to the island of Sicily, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni […]
Health Minister revokes notification of cosmetic product found to contain scheduled poisons
PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has revoked the product notification for Uyana Tone Up Night Cream after it was found to contain scheduled poisons and mercury, making it illegal for sale […]
It’s a tough job but I’ve got to do it, says newly-appointed Chief Judge of Malaya
PUTRAJAYA: Newly-appointed Chief Judge of Malaya Datuk Hashim Hamzah has pledged to enhance the justice delivery system, emphasising the importance of judges writing grounds of judgment and speeding up court […]
Melaka Civil Defence prepares for king tide: 382 Evacuation centres ready
MELAKA: The Malaysian Civil Defence Forces Melaka is prepared to activate its contingency plans in anticipation of the king tide phenomenon, said Lt Kol (PA) Kamarulsyah Muslim. Read full story […]
Advancecon unit wins second adjudication in ECRL payment dispute
KUALA LUMPUR: Advancecon Holdings Bhd’s wholly owned unit, Advancecon Infra Sdn Bhd (AISB), has secured another favourable adjudication decision against China Communications Construction (ECRL) Sdn Bhd (CCC). Read full story […]
Malaysia well-positioned to retain top spot in Asean for IPO listings, fund raising in 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is well-positioned to retain its top spot in ASEAN for initial public offering (IPO) listings and fundraising in 2026, said CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd (CGS Malaysia). […]
Ringgit bounces to fresh 14-month high as US dollar weakens on expected rate cut
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit jumped to a fresh 14-month high against the greenback on Wednesday, hitting 4.1200 at the close as the continued anticipation of an interest rate cut by the US Federal […]
Gabungan AQRS to jointly develop Bangi land for project worth RM600mil
PETALING JAYA: Gabungan AQRS Bhd has entered into a joint venture agreement with Rising Charm Sdn Bhd to jointly develop three parcels of land in Bangi, Selangor for a proposed […]
Cuba’s electrical grid suffers partial collapse, Havana without power
HAVANA, Dec 3 (Reuters) – Cuba’s electrical grid suffered a partial collapse early on Wednesday, leaving the capital Havana and much of western Cuba in the dark, according to state-run […]
Flood conditions ease in four states, number of evacuees decrease
KUALA LUMPUR: Floods in four states have begun to recede, with the number of evacuees sheltering in temporary relief centres decreasing to 4,062 on Wednesday afternoon (Dec 3), down from […]