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Driver claims trial for alleged death of motorcyclists
SEREMBAN: A 17-year-old car driver who allegedly caused the deaths of three young motorcyclists claimed trial at the Magistrate’s court here to a charge of reckless driving. Read full story […]
Jingxing Group commits RM1.9bil to Malaysia expansion
KUALA LUMPUR: Zhejiang Jingxing Paper Joint Stock Co. Ltd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Jingxing Holdings (M) Sdn Bhd, has committed RM1.9 billion to a phase two expansion of its operations in Banting, […]
SMJ Energy posts 40% profit surge to RM362mil in FY24
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah-owned SMJ Energy Sdn Bhd (SMJ Energy) reported a higher profit after tax of RM362mil in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY24), compared with RM259mil in […]
FBM KLCI ends lower as Trump’s Fed criticism spooks markets
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI closed lower on Monday, mirroring the broader regional markets, as concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell dampened investor […]
Gold touches US$3,500/oz amid Trump’s attacks on Powell
Gold prices briefly broke above $3,500 per ounce to an all-time high on Tuesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump criticised Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, rattling investors and increasing demand […]
US slaps up to 3,521% tariffs on solar imports from Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia
THE US set new duties as high as 3,521% on solar imports from four Southeast Asian countries, delivering a win for domestic manufacturers while intensifying headwinds already threatening the country’s […]
Pope Francis broke with tradition in choosing St. Mary Major for burial
ROME (Reuters) – Pope Francis, who visited more than 60 countries during his papacy, will make his final journey along the road from Vatican City to the Esquiline, one of […]
Russian court cuts jail term for American held on drug charges, lawyer says
MOSCOW (Reuters) – A Russian court on Tuesday ordered that the jail sentence of a U.S. citizen convicted of drug trafficking be reduced to 9-1/2 years from 12-1/2, the man’s […]
Thailand convicts ex-prosecutors in fugitive Red Bull heir hit-and-run case
BANGKOK (Reuters) – A court in Thailand on Tuesday convicted two former prosecutors for misconduct in connection with a high-profile hit-and-run case involving the fugitive heir to the Red Bull […]
Russia is upping hybrid attacks against Europe, Dutch intelligence says
THE HAGUE (Reuters) – Russia is increasing its hybrid attacks aimed at undermining society in the Netherlands and its European allies, and Russian hackers have already targeted the Dutch public […]