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Asean may start oil reserve scheme with select countries, says investment, trade and industry minister
CEBU, May 7 — Asean may consider bringing in the private sector to help realise the newly-mooted oil stockpiling framework aimed at strengthening the region’s long-term energy security and preparedness. […]
Philippines warns Chinese research ship over ‘unauthorised operations’ in disputed South China Sea
MANILA, May 7 — The Philippine Coast Guard said today it deployed aircraft to issue radio warnings to a Chinese research ship in a disputed area of the South China […]
Visiting US senators urge stability, cooperation with China ahead of Trump–Xi meeting
BEIJING, May 7 — A delegation of US ‌senators visiting Beijing has called for stability and peaceful cooperation between the world’s two largest economies a week before the countries’ leaders […]
EU says won’t ‘change posture or presence’ in Kyiv despite Russia strike threat
BRUSSELS, May 7 — The EU said today it would not leave Kyiv after Russia warned of a possible retaliatory strike on the Ukrainian capital and urged foreign organisations to […]
Malaysia positions carbon market as strategic pillar to drive trade competitiveness, says Arthur Kurup
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Malaysia is positioning the carbon market as a critical economic driver to bolster industrial competitiveness and meet its ambitious climate targets under the newly approved […]
Ringgit edges higher against US dollar, regional peers after BNM maintains OPR
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — The ringgit extended its gains today, closing firmer against major currencies and most regional peers following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) move to maintain the Overnight […]
Four days and 131 pages: Rafizi says MACC done with recording his statement over RM1.1b semiconductor probe
PUTRAJAYA, May 7— Former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has completed giving his statement to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) after four days of questioning over alleged abuse of […]
One student dead, another critical after suspected electrocution at ablution area in Sarawak school
SIBU, May 7 — A routine evening prayer preparation turned tragic when a Form Four student was killed and another seriously injured after they were believed to have been electrocuted […]
Govt rolls out advance payments to boost paddy farmers’ cash flow ahead of planting season
PUTRAJAYA, May 7 —  Advance payments under the Ploughing Incentive to Farmers (IPKP) scheme amounting to RM200 per hectare for farmers in Peninsular Malaysia will be disbursed in stages from […]
Home Ministry pushes for court charges, not compounds, in diesel subsidy abuse cases
KUANTAN, May 7 — The Home Ministry (KDN) has proposed prosecuting cases of subsidised diesel embezzlement involving fleet card abuse in court, rather than settling them through compounds. Home Minister […]