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‘Shopping in China’ creating opportunities for multinational firms
China’s “Shopping in China” initiative is creating fresh opportunities for multinational companies as the country steps up efforts to boost inbound consumption and further open up its consumer market, said […]
Lynas expands rare earths clout with first batch of samarium
LYNAS Rare Earths Ltd. has started producing samarium – a metal used across advanced industries – at its plant in Malaysia, bolstering the company’s standing as an alternative to China […]
Asian stocks, FX slide on Mideast jitters; Philippine peso hits record low
MOST emerging Asian currencies and equities dropped on Thursday, with the Philippine peso sinking to a record low, as an escalation in the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran shook risk sentiment […]
Iran seeks compensation from UAE over US strikes on its territory, UN ambassador letter says
DUBAI, March 19 (Reuters) – Iran seeks compensation from the United Arab Emirates, accusing it of enabling U.S. attacks against Iranian territory, Iran’s U.N. Ambassador told the UN Secretary General […]
Malaysians happier despite global gloom, but Singapore bucks the trend, says survey
JOHOR BARU: Despite ongoing global uncertainties, Malaysians continue to report strong levels of happiness, according to global market research company Ipsos. Read full story Date: 19 March, 2026 3:09 pm […]
86% of ETS tickets sold ahead of Hari Raya
JOHOR BAHRU: A total of 217,000 Electric Train Service (ETS) tickets for the Hari Raya Aidilfitri travel period have been sold as of 9am on Thursday (March 19), out of […]
Attempts to smuggle 2,000 litres of petrol at Bukit Kayu Hitam foiled
JITRA: Police foiled attempts to smuggle about 2,000 litres of petrol after intercepting five pickup trucks at Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex, yesterday. Read full […]
Hindu groups slam meeting on temple related issues for lacking mandate
JOHOR BARU: Two major Indian groups have rejected a recent meeting involving a select group of individuals purportedly representing Hindu interests in discussions on temple related issues. Read full story […]
Task force proactive measures ensure smooth traffic at Labuan ferry terminal
LABUAN: With proactive measures in place, in line with the Vehicle Ferry Operations Task Force formation, the Labuan Ro-Ro Ferry Terminal has seen smoother traffic and reduced congestion ahead of […]
Yinson posts net profit of RM228mil in 4Q, 1c div/share
KUALA LUMPUR: Yinson Holdings Bhd posted a 19.48% decline in revenue to RM1.12bil in the fourth quarter of its financial year (4QFY26), mainly owing to the lower contribution from EPCIC […]