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Tourism strategy shift amid Mideast conflict
KUALA LUMPUR: Parts of Europe, Asia and Asean countries will be among the areas the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry is focusing on to ensure Visit Malaysia 2026 proceeds smoothly, […]
Raya prep in full swing
IPOH: With Hari Raya Aidilfitri approaching, the festive mood is apparent with families making early preparations. Read full story Date: 13 March, 2026 8:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Giving seniors a soft landing
PETALING JAYA: As Malaysia grapples with a rapidly ageing population, a phased retirement system for older workers to exit the labour market gradually than abruptly is being proposed. Read full […]
Back-to-back festivities boost biscuit sales
JOHOR BARU: Businesses selling Hari Raya biscuits have had an encouraging start to sales this year as the festival falls just about a month after Chinese New Year. Read full […]
Soybeans in spotlight as a prelude to Trump and Xi meeting
Soybeans are likely to be on the agenda when trade chiefs from the United States and China next meet, a conversation that could shed light on when Beijing plans to […]
Canadian pension fund Hoopp ready to invest more capital at home
Canadian pension fund Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (Hoopp) is ready to invest capital in Canadian infrastructure and other nation-building projects outlined by Prime Minister Mark Carney several months ago, […]
Maersk redistributes fuel to ensure supplies for its vessels
Container shipping group Maersk says it is redistributing fuel to ensure supplies for its vessels as the Iran war disrupts the flow and storage of maritime fuel in the Middle […]
IEA plans record reserve release to tame oil spike
The International Energy Agency (IEA) agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil, the largest such move in its history, to try to rein in crude prices that have soared […]
Crop rally from Iran war is spurring farm sales
Bunge Global SA says the conflict in the Middle East is lifting crop prices for US farmers even as it causes upheaval to global trade flows, including oil and fertiliser. […]
Canada to boost Arctic defenses, says it can no longer rely on others
YELLOWKNIFE, Northwest Territories, March 12 (Reuters) – Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a C$35 billion ($25.7 billion) plan on Thursday to boost Canada’s defenses in the giant Arctic region as […]