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Malaysian Well-being Index rises to 120.6 points in 2024
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Well-being Index (MyWI) rose to 120.6 points in 2024 from 119.4 in 2023, according to the Statistics Department (DOSM). Read full story Date: 19 December, 2025 3:00 […]
Oil set to close lower for second straight week
OIL prices ticked down on Friday and were set to close lower for a second straight week, as rising prospects of a Russia-Ukraine peace deal offset concerns over supply disruptions […]
Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 30-year high, signals more hikes
TOKYO: The Bank of Japan raised interest rates on Friday to levels unseen in three decades and signaled its readiness for further hikes, taking another landmark step in ending decades […]
Bursa Malaysia extends upward momentum at midday
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia extended its upward momentum at midday today as continued buying activities in selected heavyweights — led by financial counters — further supported market sentiment, coupled with […]
CPO prices to remain range-bound between RM3,800 and RM4,100 a tonne in Jan 2026- MPOC
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s crude palm oil prices are expected to remain range-bound between RM3,800 and RM4,100 a tonne in January 2026, underpinned by a balanced supply-demand outlook, said the Malaysian […]
Islamic State, in first comment, calls Palmyra attack a blow to US and Syrian forces
Dec 19 (Reuters) – The Islamic ‌State group said the killing of U.S. Pentagon ‌personnel in Syria’s ancient city of Palmyra was a “blow” ‌to U.S. forces and Syrian armed […]
Sedco announces RM15mil payout to Sabah govt, highest in 15 years
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Economic Development Corporation (Sedco) has announced a RM10mil combined dividend and loan repayment to the state government for 2025, the highest in over 15 years Read […]
Suspect detained after remains of missing woman found inside bag
SEREMBAN: Police have detained a 41-year-old suspect after a woman’s remains were discovered buried inside a bag behind a house in Pedas near here. Read full story Date: 19 December, […]
Papagomo charged with failure to notify business changes concerning public donations
KUALA LUMPUR: Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, better known as Papagomo, pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday (Dec 19) to a charge of failing to notify […]
Instances of part-time job scams have more than doubled in 2025, say cops
KUALA LUMPUR: Incidences of part-time job scams have sharply increased by 146% in 2025, resulting in RM202.58mil in losses. Read full story Date: 19 December, 2025 2:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my