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Economy Ministry finalising JS-SEZ master plan for March 30 launch
PUTRAJAYA: The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) master plan and investment blueprint is being finalised by the Economy Ministry for its expected March 30 launch, says Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. […]
Hong Kong’s role as financing hub highlighted
THE Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is well-positioned to help companies from the Chinese mainland raise funds globally and expand overseas, while deepening cooperation with the mainland in sectors such […]
Shares skid as oil blasts past US$100 after Iran strikes Gulf shipping
SYDNEY: Shares in Asia fell broadly on Thursday as oil prices roared 9% past $100 a barrel on reports of more ships struck in Gulf waters and terminal shutdowns – […]
Malaysia raises April crude palm oil reference price to level where duty is 9.5%
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has raised its April crude palm oil reference price, a change that lifts the export duty to 9.5%, a circular on the Malaysian Palm Oil Board website […]
Italian base in Iraqi Kurdistan hit by missile, defence ministry says
ROME, March 12 (Reuters) – An Italian military base in Iraqi Kurdistan was struck by a missile overnight though no injuries were reported, the Italian defence ministry said on Thursday. […]
Authorities sniffing out source of bad odour in Skudai, Perling
JOHOR BARU: The Environment Department (DOE) is investigating complaints of a “mysterious chemical odour” detected in parts of Skudai and Perling here, says Johor health and environment committee chairman Ling […]
PLUS to activate smart lanes at 34 locations over Hari Raya
PETALING JAYA: PLUS Malaysia Berhad will activate 34 smart lanes at strategic locations along its highway network to improve traffic flow during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays. Read full story […]
Enforcement must act fast on acts threatening religious harmony, says Gobind
PETALING JAYA: Enforcement agencies must act swiftly and decisively against those responsible for desecrating religious symbols to prevent racial tensions and maintain public order, says Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. […]
Sarawak monitoring tourism impact of Middle East conflict
KUCHING: Sarawak will adjust its tourism strategy if visitor arrivals decline in the coming months due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman […]
Malaysia should continue diplomatic engagement amid US section 301 probe – economist
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia should continue its diplomatic engagement while demonstrating transparency in its manufacturing and supply chains, and strengthening trade diversification, an economist said. Read full story Date: 12 March, […]