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Currency outlook: Ringgit likely subdued in holiday‑shortened week, traders await US jobs report
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — The ringgit is forecast to trade within a narrow range of RM3.95 to RM3.97 against the US dollar next week as trading activity may be […]
Global agencies warn summer fuel security at risk as Hormuz blockade drains oil inventories worldwide
WASHINGTON, May 31 — The heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and International Energy Agency warned on Friday of the risks to fuel security during peak demand summer […]
Gawai rush begins: Sarawak deputy minister urges safer journeys, wiser spending
KAPIT, May 31 — Those returning to their hometowns and villagers for gawai Dayak must always prioritise safety and also be considerate to other road users. In giving this reminder, […]
Hajiji welcomes RM1.5b interim special grant for Sabah, wants swift disbursement
KOTA KINABALU, May 31 — Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor has welcomed the RM1.5 billion interim special grant for the state announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri […]
Doctors report breakthrough as cancer jab reportedly eradicates tumours in international trial across 11 countries
LONDON, May 31 — Doctors have reported striking results from an international trial of a triple action cancer jab that eliminated tumours in some patients. According to The Guardian, the […]
Japanese tech giant SoftBank pledges RM347b AI infrastructure investment in Paris, largest ever in EU
PARIS, May 31 — Japanese tech investor SoftBank will spend 75 billion euros (RM347 billion) on artificial intelligence infrastructure in France, its founder Masayoshi Son told a French newspaper in […]
After one term in Skudai, DAP’s Marina Ibrahim says political chapter has ended
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Skudai assemblyman Marina Ibrahim today announced her retirement from politics, saying she will not defend her seat at the next Johor state election or seek […]
Govt spot checks uncover ageing paddy farmers renting land to foreigners
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — The Agriculture Department has uncovered a growing trend of elderly and inactive paddy farmers informally leasing their land to foreigners, prompting calls for tighter monitoring […]
Kelantan farmers urged to stop letting cattle roam as road accident risks rise
KOTA BHARU, May 31 — The rising cost of livestock farming is believed to be among the main factors behind the continued practice of allowing cattle to roam freely in […]
As Hamzah weighs next move, Mukhriz says no talks with Pejuang
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Pejuang president Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir has dismissed speculation that former Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin is heading to the party following his […]