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Impact injuries, drowning among causes of death in Sepat FSO tragedy
KUALA TERENGGANU, May 26 — Severe injuries caused by strong impact and drowning have been identified among the causes of death of three workers who perished after the lifeboat they […]
Petronas takes full control of PRefChem in move to boost Malaysia’s energy security
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Petronas announced today that its subsidiary, Petronas Refinery and Petrochemical Corporation Sdn Bhd, is set to acquire the stake held by Saudi Arabian Oil Company […]
As KL braces for concert surge, new ‘BTS’ initiative aims to curb ticket scams
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has previewed Malaysia’s first national consumer protection campaign, the ‘Beli Tiket Selamat’ (BTS) initiative, which aims to curb event ticket […]
Popes having their say on turning points in history
VATICAN CITY, May 26 — From the Industrial Revolution to the advent of artificial intelligence, popes have long taken a stand on scientific, social and technological transformations. With the publication […]
More than just a payslip deduction: What Perkeso actually does for Malaysian workers
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — For many Malaysians, contributions to the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) are little more than a routine deduction listed on their monthly payslips, quietly reducing take-home salaries. […]
Stagnant rents, mounting arrears force DBKL to spend more on PPR upkeep amid worsening public facilities
 KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Stagnant rental rates and rental arrears amounting to millions of ringgit have rendered public housing in Malaysia unsustainable, a report by Think City said recently. […]
New Zealand surf event halted as sea creature bites photographer
WELLINGTON, May 25 — A major surfing event in New Zealand was suspended today after a photographer was bitten in the water by a creature suspected to be a sea […]
Petronas, Aramco announce transfer of full ownership of PRefChem to Petronas
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) today announced the signing of an agreement for the transfer of the latter’s equity stakes, […]
Cambodian king pardons former opposition leader
PHNOM PENH, May 25 — Cambodia’s king has pardoned former opposition leader Kem Sokha ‌for a treason conviction, just weeks after he lost an appeal to overturn that verdict, according […]
Ringgit closes higher against US dollar on hopes of US-Iran deal
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today, driven by hopes of a resolution to the war between the United States (US) and Iran […]