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Is ‘economy rice’ still the economical choice? How mixed rice/nasi campur sellers are navigating current challenges
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — The word “economy” in economy rice once had a straightforward meaning. Known to many as geng zai fan — Cantonese for economy rice — the […]
Countdown to election: Negeri Sembilan MB announces formal dissolution of state assembly
SEREMBAN, June 4 — The Negeri Sembilan state assembly was officially dissolved tonight, setting in motion the state’s election cycle and ending the current administration’s term. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri […]
Five passengers injured as Kelana Jaya train halts unexpectedly near Dang Wangi station (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Five passengers on the Kelana Jaya Line were injured when the train they were on came to an abrupt stop after its automatic safety system […]
Five passengers injured as Kelana Jaya train halts unexpectedly near Dang Wangi station
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Five passengers on the Kelana Jaya Line were injured when the train they were on came to an abrupt stop after its automatic safety system […]
Cuba’s Raul Castro, wanted by the US, celebrates 95th birthday
HAVANA, June 4 — Cuba’s former leader Raul Castro turned 95 yesterday, though his whereabouts were still unknown two weeks after US authorities charged him with murder in connection with […]
Election season beckons: Negri Sembilan assembly expected to be next to be dissolved by tomorrow
SEREMBAN, June 4 — The Negri Sembilan state assembly is expected to be tomorrow, clearing the way for snap elections as the state’s political impasse continues. According to reporting by […]
Russia says energy crisis shows Europe cannot survive without its oil and gas
SAINT PETERSBURG, June 5 — The Kremlin’s economic envoy told AFP yesterday that Europe needed Russian oil and gas to “survive” the energy crisis triggered by the war in the […]
Vietnam says US forced labour findings fail to reflect its mitigation efforts
HANOI, June 5 — Vietnam’s foreign ministry said yesterday that the US Trade Representative’s conclusion that it had failed to curb trade in goods made with forced labour does not […]
Two men suspected to be from Thai separatist movement shot dead in Pattani
PATTANI, June 4 — Two men, believed to be members of the Patani Malay National Revolution Front (BRN) separatist group, were killed in a shootout with local authorities early this […]
Ringgit falls to 4.0095 against US dollar amid fuel price and tariff jitters
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar yesterday on cautious sentiment over rising fuel prices, unresolved geopolitical tensions and global trade uncertainties. At 6pm, […]