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United Plantations optimistic for 2025 despite global challenges
PETALING JAYA: United Plantations Bhd expects its performance for 2025 to be “satisfactory” despite global uncertainties, as the group remains focused on operational efficiency and securing its budgeted crop. Read […]
Ringgit ends marginally lower against US dollar, stronger against major currencies
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar on Wednesday as the greenback strengthened on the back of renewed optimism surrounding US-China trade talks, said an economist. Read […]
East Timor couple have seen two popes visit, pray they will see Francis’ successor
DILI, East Timor (Reuters) – A devout Roman Catholic couple in East Timor has seen firsthand two popes visit their tiny Asian country and now they are praying they may […]
Staunchly Catholic Philippines begins period of mourning for Pope Francis
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines began a period of national mourning for Pope Francis on Wednesday, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ordering flags on all state buildings across the staunchly […]
Factbox-Kashmir Resistance, the group that claimed attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir
(Reuters) – Kashmir Resistance, also known as The Resistance Front (TRF), has claimed responsibility for Tuesday’s attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, the deadliest incident of its kind in India […]
Exclusive-Putin’s central banker Nabiullina will serve until 2027 despite attacks, sources say
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian central bank chief Elvira Nabiullina is safe in her job for two more years with President Vladimir Putin’s personal support but the Kremlin will face a […]
Kyrgyzstan detains Russian government agency worker accused of recruiting fighters for Ukraine war
BISHKEK (Reuters) – Kyrgyz security services have detained four people, including an employee of a Russian government agency, on suspicion of recruiting Kyrgyz citizens to fight in the Russian army, […]
Frozen clams and pangolins worth RM100,000 seized in Kudat waters
KOTA KINABALU: A covert attempt to smuggle exotic food items involving endangered species was foiled by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) during a special operation off Kudat waters on […]
Sarawak’s unity exemplifies Asean’s multicultural harmony, says state minister
KUCHING: Sarawak’s multicultural harmony is a reflection of the broader unity found within the Asean region, according to Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. Read full […]
Putra Heights inferno: Media to be taken to blast location next Wednesday
SHAH ALAM: Police will take media practitioners to the location of the explosion and gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya next Wednesday (April 30). Read full story Date: […]