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Ringgit steadies but under pressure at open as risk-off mood boosts US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — The ringgit opened almost flat against the US dollar on Monday as investors sought shelter in safe-haven assets, with the greenback seen as one of […]
US oil benchmark surges 7.5pc as ceasefire frays and Hormuz stalls
TOKYO, April 20 — The benchmark US oil contract West Texas Intermediate (WTI) surged 7.5 per cent today, as Iran accused the United States of having broken a ceasefire in […]
Perlis assembly delay not political, will sit before June 8, says MB
KANGAR, April 20 — Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah has assured that the state legislative assembly will sit before June 8, with the new date to be announced next […]
No authority, no validity: Negeri Sembilan MB rejects bid to unseat state RulerÂ
SEREMBAN, April 20 — The action of Datuk Mubarak Dohak in signing and reading a declaration to depose His Royal Highness Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku […]
Trump’s pressure point: Hormuz crisis shows Iran can hit the US where it hurts — the economy
Iran’s control of Strait of Hormuz exposed US economic vulnerability, raising domestic pressure on Trump Allies and rivals question US reliability, analysts warn of long-term economic, geopolitical fallout Russia and […]
China turns Taiwan’s own voices against it, tapping influencers and politicians to sway public opinion
Chinese state media amplify Taiwan opposition voices to undermine DPP government, IORG data show Campaign aims in part to undercut Taiwan’s push to lift defence spending, Taiwan officials say Taiwan […]
What the Strait of Hormuz is and why it remains the world’s most sensitive energy chokepoint
TEHRAN, April 20 — Iran’s foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz was open for all commercial vessels for the remainder of the US-brokered 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed […]
Economists back govt’s call for prudent spending as Malaysia faces supply‑driven inflation
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — The government’s call for Malaysians to be more mindful in their spending reflects the realities of a supply shock, economists say, as global disruptions begin […]
Why UK PM Starmer is facing fresh calls to quit after new Mandelson vetting details emerge
LONDON, April 19 — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing renewed calls to resign over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US after the government […]
UK ministers back PM Starmer amid Epstein-linked scandal
LONDON, April 19 — British government ministers today backed embattled premier Keir Starmer as he struggles to shake off a scandal over long-time Jeffrey Epstein associate Peter Mandelson. Starmer is […]