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Ringgit up versus the dollar as US-Iran sanctions waiver and fiscal reforms drive gains
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as peace negotiations in West Asia made progress, an analyst said. At 8 am, the […]
Oil slides as sanctions waiver begins under US-Iran peace talks
NEW YORK, June 23 — Crude prices fell Monday after the US said it is temporarily lifting sanctions on Iran to allow it to export oil, while the Nasdaq retreated […]
Perikatan approves Pejuang and PCM as new members, seat talks commence
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — The Perikatan Nasional Supreme Council (PN) last night decided to approve the applications of Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) and Parti Cinta Malaysia (PCM) as […]
Malaysian Bar ‘not optimistic’ over plan to separate AG, public prosecutor roles
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — The Malaysian Bar has reportedly expressed concern over the government’s proposed implementation of the separation of the roles of the Attorney-General and public prosecutor. According […]
Anwar: Johor got RM16b back from Putrajaya, more than it contributed
TANGKAK, June 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Federal government has channelled a higher allocation to Johor than the revenue the state has contributed to the […]
Pakatan names full Johor election candidate list: Maszlee Malik for Puteri Wangsa, former state assembly speaker for Larkin
TANGKAK, June 23 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) announced its full list of 56 candidates for the Johor election last night, ending speculation over which candidates it would field. Leading the list […]
US lifts Iran sanctions for 60 days following peace roadmap agreement
BUERGENSTOCK, June 23— The United States waived sanctions on Iran for ​60 days from Monday after the first talks under a nascent peace deal, while officials reported a sustained lull […]
‘Know our limits’: Keep royal institution out of Johor election contest, says PM Anwar
TANGKAK, June 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the upcoming Johor election must strictly remain a contest between political parties, without involving the royal institution or the […]
Most Britons want closer EU ties as majority say Brexit was a mistake, ECFR poll finds
BRUSSELS, June 23 — Up to two thirds of British voters, across all party ‌lines, believe Britain’s decision to leave the European Union in 2016 has had a negative impact […]
India may need to import sugar as El Niño and ethanol demand keep exports off the market for years
El Nino threatens lowest rainfall in 11 years Farmers switch from cane to less water-intensive crops India expands ethanol use despite tighter cane supplies Former top exporter may import amid […]