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Ringgit firms against US dollar as markets await Fed chair Warsh’s Jackson Hole remarks
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The ringgit ended higher against the greenback and major currencies today ahead of US Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Kevin Warsh’s speech at the Jackson Hole […]
Anwar extends condolences to Opposition Leader Hamzah Zainudin over mother’s death
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his condolences to Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin on the passing of his mother, Mariam Kassim. […]
Petronas posts resilient 1H 2026 results, stays focused on safeguarding energy security
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — For the first half of the financial year ended June 30, 2026 (1H 2026), Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) recorded modest net profit and revenue that […]
European royals and global leaders pay tribute to Norway’s King Harald, remembered by King Charles as his ‘dear cousin’
OSLO, Aug 28 — European monarchs and world leaders paid tribute today to Norway’s King Harald, after the royal palace announced his death at the age of 89. Harald was […]
Six months into war with US, Iran signals diplomacy possible if pressure ends
TEHRAN, Aug 28 — Iran left the door open to diplomacy today, six months into a war with the United States that has upended the Middle East, but only if […]
Five-year-old dies in alleged slashing incident in Sibu, police investigate
SIBU, Aug 28 — Police are investigating the death of a five-year-old child who was allegedly slashed in an incident at Jalan Rantau Panjang Jaya here this afternoon. The suspect, […]
Pahang seeks long-term solution to shallow stretches of Sungai Pahang
MARAN, Aug 28 — The Pahang government will look into long-term solutions to overcome the problem of the shallow Sungai Pahang in several specific areas, including Kampung Pesagi, here. Menteri […]
Mapim to deploy humanitarian mission to Nepal on Sept 5
IPOH, Aug 28 — The Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisations (Mapim) will deploy a humanitarian mission to Nepal on September 5 to assist victims affected by massive flash floods […]
Thailand warns ‘problematic’ tourists could face deportation under new rules for visa overstays, illegal work and other offences
BANGKOK, Aug 28 — Thailand’s government has warned that “problematic” tourists could face deportation as new rules on removing foreigners convicted of illegal activities came into today. The changes come […]
‘Why restrain them?’ Anwar says students must be free to speak, think critically
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said young Malaysians should be allowed to speak freely and think critically rather than be controlled. He said […]