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Ringgit edges higher against US dollar as softer inflation tempers Fed hike fears
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — The ringgit ended marginally higher against the US dollar today, supported by softer-than-expected United States (US) inflation data and reduced expectations of a near-term rate […]
Financials and plantations lead Bursa gains as investors eye GDP release
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — Bursa Malaysia’s key index rebounded from yesterday’s losses to close higher on Thursday, driven by broad-based buying across multiple sectors. At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa […]
Motorcyclist dies after collision with rider going against traffic to avoid police roadblock
 KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with another motorcyclist who was riding against the flow of traffic to evade a police roadblock early this morning. […]
Padini says MACC has unfrozen all bank accounts linked to probe
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — Padini Holdings Berhad said today that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has unfrozen all of the company’s and its subsidiaries’ bank accounts that had been […]
Perak unity govt remains stable despite political tensions elsewhere, says Saarani
IPOH, July 16 — Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad today said the state’s unity government remains stable and will not be affected by political developments in other states […]
Penang State Museum to reopen on July 23 after nearly a decade of restoration
GEORGE TOWN, July 16 — The Penang State Museum on Farquhar Street, which has been closed for restoration works since 2017, will finally reopen next week. State Tourism and Creative […]
Govt weighs SST relief for elderly care centres amid cost concerns
 KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — The Ministry of Finance (MoF), together with the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM), is conducting a further study on a proposal to […]
Japan PM Takaichi’s approval rating slips below 50pc for first time
TOKYO, July 16 — Approval ratings for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s conservative government dipped below 50 per cent for the first time since coming to power in October in […]
KFC, sushi chain and now ice cream: Japan cyberattack widens fallout
TOKYO, July 16 — A major Japanese ice cream maker said Thursday that it is seeing shipment delays following a cyberattack at its logistics partner that has already affected Kentucky […]
Asian stocks mostly sink as AI worries hammer tech
HONG KONG, July 16 — Most Asian stocks sank on Thursday as tech firms came under renewed pressure from worries over the AI boom, with Seoul again taking the brunt […]