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Australia central bank hikes rates in tight call as Iran war stokes inflation risk
SYDNEY: Australia’s central bank raised its cash rate for a second straight month on Tuesday, saying higher borrowing costs were needed to contain inflation, though a very tight vote suggested […]
Compasia targets RM400mil-RM500mil Main Market IPO in 1H 2027
KUALA LUMPUR: Integrated refurbished technology leader CompAsia Sdn Bhd is set to launch its Main Market initial public offering (IPO) on Bursa Malaysia in the first half of 2027 (1H […]
Adnex opens with 25% premium at 25 sen on ACE Market debut
KUALA LUMPUR: Adnex Group Bhd opened at 25 sen per share in its ACE Market debut, representing a 25 per cent premium over its initial public offering (IPO) price of […]
Ten foreign individuals arrested in Iran’s northeast for spying, Tasnim reports
DUBAI, March 17 (Reuters) – Ten foreign individuals accused of collecting information on sensitive sites and preparing field operations in Iran’s northeast were arrested by the Revolutionary Guards’ intelligence organisation, […]
Cops probing alleged fake gold bars linked to pawnbroking transaction
PETALING JAYA: Police are investigating a case involving alleged fake gold bars linked to a pawnbroking transaction at an Ar-Rahnu premises in Sungai Besi. Read full story Date: 17 March, […]
Sabah govt offers over RM50,000 in special aid for teachers affected by school fire
TAMBUNAN: The Sabah state government has provided special assistance worth RM57,250 to help teachers affected by the fire incident at Pekan Tambunan State Religious School. Read full story Date: 17 […]
Bersatu veep questions deputy minister’s presence at Arun’s charging
PETALING JAYA: Questions have been raised over the presence of a deputy minister during the charging of activist Arun Dorasamy for making statements with the intent to cause public alarm […]
Johor fire dept receives eight new engines to enhance firefighting reach
JOHOR BARU: Johor has received eight new Fire Rescue Tender (FRT) engines, including a rare unit equipped with a water cannon to enhance firefighting coverage. Read full story Date: 17 […]
Man, 21, killed in hit-and-run accident on East–West Highway
IPOH: A 21-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run accident while assisting a friend in refuelling a stalled car along KM2.6 of the East–West Highway (Gerik–Jeli) on Monday (March 16). […]
Oil climbs over 2% as Iran war halts supply
OIL prices rose more than 2% on Tuesday, reversing some of the previous session’s losses, on worries about supply with the Strait of Hormuz mostly shut and U.S. allies rebuffing […]