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Poultry up slightly, beef cheaper but overall food prices remain controlled, says economy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Selected food prices in Malaysia remain broadly stable, with cost-of-living pressures still contained despite early signs of rising input costs, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd […]
Former Rafizi aide James Chai seen leaving MACC at 6.30pm, more than eight hours after arriving to give statement
PUTRAJAYA, April 28 — Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli’s former aide Chai Jin Shern, also known as James Chai, has finished giving his statement to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today […]
From bitumen to bricks: Construction costs jump 12pc as fuel and material prices rise, says economy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir today said the construction sector is coming under mounting pressure from rising fuel and building material costs. He said […]
Battle of the AI titans: Trial pitting Elon Musk against Sam Altman kicks off
OAKLAND, April ‌28 — A trial that could help shape the future of artificial intelligence begins today, with billionaires Elon Musk and Sam Altman at odds over the evolution of […]
Ringgit closes higher against major, regional currencies
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — The ringgit closed higher against major and regional currencies but was flat against the US dollar today amid cautious sentiments over rising crude oil prices. […]
Economy minister: Electricity supply stable, but tariffs could rise due to global fuel swings
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Malaysia’s electricity supply remains stable, but rising and volatile global fuel prices could push up generation costs and eventually affect tariffs if pressures persist, Economy […]
Oil supply recovery could take up to a year if fuel crisis drags on, says economy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Crude oil supply could take between three and 12 months to recover if the ongoing energy crisis persists, Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said today. The […]
Ex-Johor Bersatu associate chief hurt after discharging firearm at Kota Tinggi shooting range
JOHOR BAHRU, April 28 — Former Johor Bersatu associate chief Datuk Tan Lek Khang sustained an injury to his chest after accidentally discharging a firearm at a shooting range in Kota […]
Bursa Malaysia ends at intraday high on improved local sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Bursa Malaysia rose 0.71 per cent to end at the day’s high on the back of improving local sentiment and selective buying in index-linked counters […]
Tabung Haji urges Malaysian Haj pilgrims to focus on worship, limit social media use
MECCA, April 28 — Amid the excitement of sharing moments in the Holy Land, Haj pilgrims are reminded not to let social media distract them from the primary purpose of […]