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Kota Bharu hospital says drug‑positive newborn now stable, no longer showing withdrawal symptoms
KOTA BHARU, Aug 19 — A baby girl who tested positive for drugs after being born at Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital here is now in stable condition and no […]
Over 127,000 scam‑related posts removed, mostly from Facebook and TikTok, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The government has found that Facebook and TikTok account for most scam‑related content flagged for removal, with 127,568 posts taken down as of today. Government […]
Ringgit climbs before US Federal Reserve minutes reveal policy hints
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 —The ringgit extended its gains to close higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by last-minute buying ahead of the release of the US Federal Open […]
Bursa Malaysia ends lower amid elevated US treasury yields, tech weakness
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Bursa Malaysia ended lower today, as elevated United States (US) Treasury yields and weakness in technology stocks weighed on investor sentiment, an analyst said. However, gains in healthcare […]
Chairman: MARA reviews MRSM outing guidelines amid probe into disappearance of two Form Four students in Alor Gajah
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) is reviewing the standard operating procedures (SOP) governing outings for students of its Mara Junior Science Colleges (MRSM) following the recent […]
CM: Penang seeks federal backing for proposed international financial centre in Budget 2027
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 19 — Penang is hoping for its proposed international financial centre (PIFC) to be approved under Budget 2027. Chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state hopes […]
Securities Commission: Putrajaya to determine whether RCI’s oversight recommendations for Tabung Haji will be adopted
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 19 — The federal government will decide whether the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) should regulate Lembaga Tabung Haji’s (TH) fund management and investments, SC chairman Datuk Mohammad […]
Iran threatens Gulf states: ‘Helping the US military makes you a participant’
TEHRAN, Aug 19 — Iran’s armed forces warned Gulf countries against assisting the US military on Wednesday, hours after the United Arab Emirates announced it was severing economic ties with […]
Police advise Malaysian motorcyclists and drivers entering Thailand to comply with local laws
KOTA BHARU, Aug 19 — Malaysian motorcyclists and motorists entering Thailand are advised to comply with local laws there to avoid enforcement action. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat […]