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Former Felda GM in court for remand as MACC investigates project, land deal
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 7 — A former Felda general manager was brought to the Magistrate’s Court here today to face remand proceedings in connection with an abuse of power investigation involving […]
Bursa Malaysia opens higher amid stronger US jobs data and rate‑hike expectations
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 — Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, in line with the positive performance in some regional markets. At 9.10 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) […]
Check flight status regularly, Malaysian Embassy advises travellers as Anak Krakatau spews ash
JAKARTA, Sept 7 — Malaysian travellers flying from or transiting through Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Jakarta have been advised to regularly check their flight status following disruptions caused by […]
MACC investigates fertiliser delays affecting 38,000 Kedah farmers
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has opened an investigation into delays in the distribution of supplementary compound fertiliser to padi farmers in Kedah. In a […]
Ringgit opens slightly higher against dollar ahead of key US CPI
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 — The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar today, buoyed by expectations of a potential United States (US) interest rate hike following stronger-than-expected US […]
Iran to declare ‘prohibited zone’ near Strait of Hormuz in coming days, warns ships entering will face sanctions
TEHRAN, Sept 7 — Iran’s top security chief Mohsen Rezaei yesterday said his country would establish a “prohibited zone” near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, state media reported. “In the […]
Iran threatens ‘more intense’ response as clashes with US escalate
TEHRAN, Sept 7 — Iran’s top negotiator yesterday threatened a more forceful response to any further US attacks after Tehran targeted American warships in their latest round of clashes. The […]
Five killed, five injured after Amazon cargo plane crashes after overshooting Miami runway
MIAMI, Sept 7 — At least five people were killed when an Amazon cargo plane overshot a runway after it landed yesterday at Miami International Airport, crashed into vehicles and […]
Anak Krakatoa eruption forces closure of eight Indonesian airports, stranding 170,000 passengers
JAKARTA, Sept 7 — About 170,000 passengers were left stranded yesterday as Indonesia shuttered its main international airport and seven others, cancelling hundreds of flights after Mount Anak Krakatoa spewed […]
Hadi’s 2014 US ‘topple govt’ claim sparks three police reports
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 — Three police reports were lodged yesterday over a claim by PAS president and Marang Member of Parliament Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang that the United […]