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Syndicate stashes drugs in livestock, says cops
KOTA BHARU: Kelantan police are investigating the possibility that drug smugglers are concealing contraband in the rectums of cows and goats, and using livestock pens as transit points before distribution [โฆ]
Gold prices slip as dollar firms, Trump eases Powell uncertainty
GOLD prices dipped on Thursday, pressured by a firmer dollar and easing market tensions after U.S. President Donald Trump said it was โhighly unlikelyโ he would dismiss Federal Reserve Chair [โฆ]
Asia shares rally on easing tariff jitters, dovish cenbank bets
EQUITIES in emerging Asia advanced on Thursday, lifted by recent U.S. trade deals with Vietnam and Indonesia and rising expectations that central banks across the region will adopt a more [โฆ]
Govt mulling ways to make e-commerce platforms consult authorities before adding seller fees
PUTRAJAYA: A mechanism requiring e-commerce platforms to consult the authorities before imposing new charges on sellers is being looked into, says Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. Read full story Date: 17 [โฆ]
Sabah secures 25% stake ZLNG facility with PETRONAS
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah acquires 25% equity in the USD3.1bil (RM13.17bil) nearshore floating liquefied natural gas (ZLNG) facility in Sipitang with the signing of the Head of Agreement (HOA) with PETRONAS [โฆ]
All pre-university pathways to be placed under Higher Education Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: Plans are in motion to bring all pre-university pathways, including Form Six, under the Higher Education Ministry (MoHE), says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir. Read full story [โฆ]
Power theft linked to crypto mining costs RM4.8bil in losses, says deputy minister
ALOR SETAR: Electricity theft linked to cryptocurrency mining activities has caused RM4.8 billion in losses from 2018 to June this year, said Deputy Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister. Read full story [โฆ]
GOF seizes 75 tonnes of crude palm oil, nabs three in Taiping
IPOH: Crude palm oil, vehicles and equipment worth almost RM1mil have been seized during a police operation in Taiping. Read full story Date: 17 July, 2025 5:02 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Malaysia hikes August crude palm oil reference price, raising duty to 9%
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has increased its August crude palm oil reference price, a change that raises export duties to 9%, a circular on the Malaysian Palm Oil Board website showed [โฆ]
Malaysia to miss fiscal deficit target this year, BMI says
Malaysia will likely miss its fiscal deficit target this year, as spending is seen exceeding projections and revenue may fall, according to BMI, a Fitch Solutions company. Read full story [โฆ]