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Indonesian rupiah falls to record low above 18,000 per US dollar as investors fret over economy and central bank oversight
JAKARTA, June 4 — Indonesia’s rupiah hit more than 18,000 per dollar for the first time today as the country is stung by surging energy costs, while lawmakers passed a […]
After missing hiker case, Saarani urges climbers to engage Orang Asli communities
IPOH, June 4 — Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad today urged organisers to inform Tok Batin and Orang Asli communities in advance whenever hiking expeditions are conducted in […]
‘Smear campaign’: AirAsia X denies grounding reports, says Philippines flights operating as normal
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — AirAsia X has denied recent media reports claiming that Philippines AirAsia operations have been grounded. “These reports are false and do not reflect the reality […]
Zahid: BN to name Johor candidates a week before nomination day
PUTRAJAYA, June 4 — Barisan Nasional (BN) will finalise the list of candidates for the 56 Johor State Legislative Assembly seats in the near future before announcing them a week […]
Thunderstorms and heavy rain this afternoon in parts of Selangor, Pahang, Terengganu, Johor and Negeri Sembilan
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in five states until 3pm today. MetMalaysia in a […]
Like highways, data centres bring wider economic gains beyond jobs, says Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — The misconception that data centres only generate jobs is  misplaced as they bring about wider economic benefits beyond direct employment through the ecosystems they help […]
PM stays focused on federal agenda amid Johor election buzz
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today stressed that the decision to dissolve a state legislative assembly rests with the respective state government. However, he […]
Simplified: New 10-year Malaysian passport at RM350; pay up to RM550 to RM1,350 if you lose it
 KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Malaysians will be able to apply for a new Malaysian passport with a 10-year validity (up from the current 5-year validity) by paying RM350, based […]
Bursa Malaysia bucks regional sell-off, gains on hopes of new solar projects
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Bursa Malaysia opened higher, bucking the regional trend, supported by positive local sentiment following news that the Large Scale Solar 6 (LSS6) tender is set […]
Anwar: Asean energy demand to surge over 60pc by 2040 as AI, urbanisation drive consumption
 KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said Asean’s energy demand is projected to rise by more than 60 per cent by 2040, driven […]