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Ringgit up against major currencies,softens vs greenback at open
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against major currencies but eased against the US dollar this morning as cautious global sentiment continued to weigh on emerging market currencies. Read full […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 19 March, 2026 9:02 am Source: thestar.com.my
Heavy social media usage erodes young people’s wellbeing, report finds
HELSINKI, March 19 (Reuters) – Heavy social media usage appears to contribute to a drop in wellbeing among young people, especially girls, in some English-speaking countries, the World Happiness Report […]
Wall St ends sharply lower after Fed holds rates
Wall Street ended sharply lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held US interest rates steady and projected only a single rate cut for the year as officials took stock of […]
Oil rises 5.6% after Iran attacks Gulf energy facilities
Oil prices settled higher on Wednesday and climbed further in extended trade after Iran attacked several energy facilities across the Middle East following a strike on its South Pars gas […]
U.S. stocks plunge as energy-driven inflation worries investors
NEW YORK, March 18 (Xinhua) — U.S. stocks saw deep losses on Wednesday, as investors digested the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision and hotter-than-expected inflation data. Read full story Date: […]
UAE suspends gas facility operations due to falling missile debris
ABU DHABI, March 19 (Xinhua) — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities said on Thursday that operations at the Habshan gas facilities have been temporarily suspended due to falling debris […]
Bank of Canada keeps policy rate at 2.25 pct
OTTAWA, March 18 (Xinhua) — The Bank of Canada on Wednesday announced that it will maintain its target for the policy rate at 2.25 percent, amid heightened global economic risks […]
Exclusive-US weighs military reinforcements as Iran war enters possible new phase
WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s administration is considering deploying thousands of U.S. troops to reinforce its operation in the Middle East, as the U.S. military prepares for […]
36,141 automatically registered as new voters
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 36,141 citizens aged 18 and above between Feb 1 and Feb 28 have been automatically registered as new voters under the Supplementary Electoral Roll for […]