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Prabowo ousts Indonesia finance chief, promotes deputy in latest shakeup
JAKARTA, Sept 14 — Indonesia tapped Deputy Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara as the country’s new finance chief on Monday in a move that analysts said could signal policy continuity. President […]
Nigeria’s Dangote launches US$1.6b IPO, Africa’s biggest, to double oil refinery capacity
LAGOS, Sept 14 — Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote on Monday launched what is slated as Africa’s biggest initial public offering (IPO), which aims to raise US$1.6 billion (RM6.5 billion) to […]
MACC officer denies key witness against Muhyiddin given ‘special treatment’, ‘immunity’ from own corruption case
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) did not give “special treatment” and has not struck a deal with businessman Datuk Seri Azman Yusoff in exchange for him […]
Indonesia ferry search enters second day after vessel capsizes, 129 still missing
JAKARTA, Sept 14 — Indonesian rescuers continued the search for 129 people still missing from the passenger ferry Virgo Transport 8 on Monday, as the search and rescue (SAR) operation […]
Ringgit gains against most major, Asean currencies despite weaker US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — The ringgit appreciated against most major and Asean currencies at Monday’s close, although it declined against the US dollar. This fluctuation occurred amid rising Brent […]
Toy-ing with the bomb squad? Suspicious object in Sri Petaling destroyed, found to contain toy blocks (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — A suspicious plastic box found unattended in front of a shoplot in Bandar Baru Sri Petaling earlier today contained toy building blocks after a police […]
Haze update: 22 areas register unhealthy air quality at 4pm
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — A total of 22 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as at 4pm today. According to the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) […]
Ex-director faces 71 cheating charges over RM4.7m used car scam
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — A former director of a used car trading company was charged at three Sessions Courts today with 71 counts of cheating a businessman over the purchase […]
Bursa Malaysia rebounds to snap four-day losing streak, closes at intraday high
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — Bursa Malaysia’s barometer index closed at an intraday high and snapped a four-day losing streak on Monday, as bargain hunting emerged following recent weakness, with […]
Transport minister: Private vehicle ownership transfer inspection fees will remain standardised, no price competition
SUNGAI BULOH, Sept 14 — The multi-operator system for motor vehicle inspection services does not allow licensed operators to compete on price, but requires them to focus on the efficiency […]