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Ringgit closes stronger against US dollar, regional peers on cautious optimism over Middle East
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — The ringgit swept higher against major and Asean currencies on the last trading day of the week, supported by sustained buying interest amid cautious optimism […]
Shippers weigh unusual routes as high air cargo rates, Middle East gridlock persist
LOS ANGELES, April 10 — Some shippers caught between high jet fuel prices and congestion in vital Middle East waterways are now looking for transport routes in unexpected places, with […]
Anwar backs Iran’s right to self-defence, declines to weigh in on Singapore minister’s Strait of Hormuz remarks
 KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reiterated Malaysia’s support for Iran’s right to defend itself against US-Israeli attacks, while declining to weigh in […]
Japan downgrades China ties, cites ‘intimidation’ in new diplomatic report
TOKYO, April 10 — Japan downgraded its assessment of China on Friday for the first time in a decade, marking a new blow to relations between the Asian superpowers. Japan’s […]
Bursa closes higher as tech, property stocks lead late gains
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Bursa Malaysia closed broadly higher, with buying momentum seen mainly in technology, property and construction stocks.   At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM […]
Dubai caps foreign airlines at one daily flight to its airports until May 31, hitting Indian carriers hardest
NEW DELHI, April 10 — Dubai has restricted foreign airlines to just one daily flight to its airports until May 31 due to the Iran crisis, igniting revenue loss fears […]
EPF warns Akaun Fleksibel withdrawals could weaken long-term retirement savings
  KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — The growing use of the Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) Akaun Fleksibel facility for short-term financial needs could pose risks to long-term retirement adequacy, […]
PM Anwar: Malaysia at turning point to shift from smart cities to AI cities
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Malaysia is now at a critical juncture to transition from Smart City development to Artificial Intelligence (AI) City development as the foundation for its aspiration […]
Langkawi ferry operator raises fares for non-MyKad holders by RM10 amid rising costs
ALOR SETAR, April 10 — Langkawi Ferry Line Ventures Sdn Bhd has announced a RM10 fare increase for non-MyKad passengers, effective April 15, 2026. Its general manager, Dr Baharin Baharom, […]
Paddy farmers seek stronger government support as costs rise, food security at risk
ALOR SETAR, April 10 — Pertubuhan Persaudaraan Pesawah Malaysia (PeSAWAH), an organisation that represents and advocates paddy farmers, has called for stronger and sustained government support to help the group […]