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Malaysian glove maker WRP to wind down operations as Iran war drives costs, supply crunch
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — Malaysian rubber glove manufacturer WRP Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd will begin winding down its operations this month, citing disruptions to global energy and petrochemical supply […]
Ringgit firms at 3.97 amid ceasefire optimism, but outlook stays fragile
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — The ringgit remained firmer at the 3.97 level against the US dollar and other major currencies at Thursday’s opening, supported by improved market optimism following […]
Malaysia presses on with 30-container Gaza aid mission despite rising regional tensions
CAIRO, April 9 — Malaysia will continue to prioritise the humanitarian crisis in Gaza despite escalating conflicts, geopolitical uncertainty and rising tensions across West Asia. Sumud Nusantara Command Centre (SNCC) […]
Fuel subsidies stay amid global volatility — Putrajaya holds RON95 line at RM1.99
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — The government is maintaining targeted subsidised fuel prices for the public and specific sectors despite volatility in the global oil market. The Ministry of Finance […]
Fahmi seeks TikTok clarification on impact of global energy crisis on TikTok Shop
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil will request TikTok to explain the impact of the global energy crisis and conflicts in West Asia on the operations […]
Petrol still pricey? Here’s why the drop in oil isn’t showing up at the pump in Malaysia yet, says MOF
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — The Ministry of Finance (MOF) said Malaysia’s pump fuel prices have not declined as they are determined based on the previous week’s average prices, not […]
Daylight knife chase caught on camera in Kuala Langat, suspect restrained before arrest
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — A shirtless man seen chasing another individual with a chopping knife in broad daylight has spread widely on social media, after footage of the incident […]
Greenland’s last ferry fights time, ice and change on fading route
NUUK (Denmark), April 9 — It’s Friday night and the port in Nuuk is a hive of activity. Passengers loaded down with heavy bags hurry aboard a rusty red and […]
Spain feud over Picasso’s ‘Guernica’ reignites tug-of-war with Basque leaders
MADRID, April 9 — Pablo Picasso’s anti-war masterpiece Guernica is swept up in a conflict in Spain, where Basque leaders want the government in Madrid to move the painting to […]
Behind the truce: How Pakistan stepped in to bridge US-Iran divide
ISLAMABAD, April 9 — Pakistan has emerged as a key intermediary between Iran and the United States to secure a temporary ceasefire and host negotiations to end the war in […]