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Bank Negara says consultation, agreement with US Treasury in line with existing practice
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has said its close consultation and agreement with the US Treasury reflect existing practices and “do not in any way affect the ability to independently formulate […]
Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina warns of mass voter boycott as her party barred from election
NEW DELHI/DHAKA (Reuters) -Millions of supporters of Bangladesh’s Awami League will boycott next year’s national election, after the party was barred from contesting the polls, ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina […]
Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Cuba, NHC says
(Reuters) -Hurricane Melissa made landfall on the southern coast of eastern Cuba on Wednesday as a category three hurricane, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its latest advisory. […]
Exclusive-Climate fund backs $6 billion Jordan water project with its largest deal
LONDON/AMMAN (Reuters) -The world’s largest multilateral climate fund has made its largest financial commitment to date to help build a $6 billion water desalination project in Jordan, its top executive […]
Brothers killed after car collides with tanker in Kanowit
KANOWIT: Two brothers were killed when the car they were travelling in collided with a tanker lorry carrying oil along Jalan Majau near SK Ulu Majau here on Wednesday (Oct […]
M’sia targets 30 million tonnes of carbon dioxide reduction by 2035
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) of 15 to 30 million tonnes of carbon dioxide by 2035, says the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES). […]
Asean gala dinner conductor passes away, PM says great loss to Malaysia’s arts fraternity
KUALA LUMPUR: The nation’s arts fraternity is mourning the loss of traditional orchestra conductor Mohd Yazid Zakaria, who led the performance during the recent Asean gala dinner, following his passing […]
Malaysia shines as diplomatic powerhouse with successful Asean Summit, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA: The successful hosting of the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits has highlighted Malaysia as a major power in world diplomacy, with the attendance of world leaders from the […]
Malaysia aims to lead region in infrastructure with new investments and skilled workforce
PETALING JAYA: Increased investments in infrastructure development and addressing skilled worker shortages are key to ensuring Malaysia’s position as a regional industry leader, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. Read […]
China pledges to deepen financial sector reforms
CHINA will unswervingly deepen reform and expand opening-up to continuously enhance the momentum and vitality of financial development, and to advance high-standard opening-up in the financial sector, Li Yunze, minister […]