Newsfeed
Saudi accuses Houthis of ‘cowardly’ drone attack on Mecca, launches airstrikes at Yemen
RIYADH, Sept 17 — Yemen’s Houthis reported fresh Saudi airstrikes on Wednesday, as Riyadh accused the group of launching a “cowardly” attack targeting Islam’s holy city of Mecca. The Houthis […]
Anwar, Abang Johari witness Bintulu Port handover to Sarawak
KUCHING, Sept 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday witnessed the official handover of Bintulu Port to the Sarawak […]
BUDI Diesel subsidy eligibility now transferable to non-family users, says Anwar
KUCHING, Sept 17 — The government has agreed to expand the BUDI Madani Diesel (BUDI Diesel) eligibility transfer facility, allowing registered owners of private diesel vehicles to transfer their eligibility […]
Malaysian ringgit falls to 4.085 versus US dollar after first Fed rate hike since 2023
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Thursday as the greenback strengthened following a hawkish outcome from the United States (US) Federal Open […]
DKU accuses Negeri Sembilan exco of treason, coup attempt against Tuanku Muhriz
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — The Dewan Keadilan dan Undang Negeri Sembilan (DKU) has accused the Negri Sembilan state executive council of treason and attempting to overthrow Yang di-Pertuan […]
US Fed raises interest rates for first time since 2023, Trump sees move as personal attack
WASHINGTON, Sept 17 — The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, defying President Donald Trump’s demand for cuts, as central bank chief […]
Malaysia’s OPR stays at 2.75pc: What does it mean for your loans, savings and spendings
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has kept its Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent, maintaining the rate for a seventh consecutive meeting. At 2.75 […]
Peace is a ‘dangerous’ word in Russian city heading to polls as residents reel from deadly Ukrainian drone strikes
TAMBOV (Russia), Sept 17 — “Terrified” by escalating Ukrainian drone attacks, locals in the Russian city of Tambov head to parliamentary elections this weekend under no illusions that the pro-peace […]
Dead animals, barren fields and hunger as strongest‑in‑decades El Nino chokes Central America
SAN LORENZO (Honduras), Sept 17 — Animals are dropping dead amid the worst drought in living memory for many Central Americans, who are grappling with the unforgiving effects of the […]
More countries move to ban social media for children, with restrictions spreading worldwide
PARIS, Sept 17 — The European Union is to unveil proposals yesterday aimed at curbing addictive features of social media for minors, as a growing number of countries look to […]