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Tokyo and Seoul stocks soar on hopes of diplomatic breakthrough with Iran
TOKYO, May 21 — Japan’s Nikkei index jumped more than 3 per cent in early Asian trade today after Iran said it was examining a new US proposal to end […]
AI frenzy powers Nvidia to fresh record RM323.1b quarterly revenue, soaring profits
SAN FRANCISCO, May 21 — Chip giant Nvidia yesterday posted record quarterly revenue of US$81.6 billion (RM323.1 billion), blowing past Wall Street forecasts as insatiable demand for its artificial intelligence […]
Malaysia is buying more EVs than ever — but what happens to the batteries later?
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — Rising global fuel prices and ongoing supply uncertainties are prompting more Malaysians to consider switching to electric vehicles (EVs), accelerating the country’s transition towards greener […]
MOF: RON97 up 15 sen, unsubsidised RON95 up 20 sen, diesel up 10 sen for May 21–27
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — The retail prices of RON97, unsubsidised RON95 and diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will increase by 15 sen, 20 sen and 10 sen per litre respectively […]
Johor Royal Press Office urges stern action against fake TikTok account insulting King
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — The Johor Royal Press Office has called for stern action to be taken against those responsible for creating a fake TikTok account to slander and […]
Police open probe into Tony Pua over alleged sensitive social media remarks on monarchy, Rukun Negara
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — Police have opened an investigation paper against former Damansara Member of Parliament Tony Pua following a statement uploaded on his Facebook account that allegedly touched […]
MACC probing two individuals over IJM Corp share acquisition
SHAH ALAM, May 21 — Two investigation papers involving the voluntary acquisition of IJM Corporation by Sunway Berhad remain open and active following the discovery of elements related to alleged […]
RM1.1b investment probe: MACC seeks AGC help to get statements from Taiwan, UK in case linked to Arm Holdings
SHAH ALAM, May 21 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is seeking mutual legal assistance to obtain statements from several individuals in Taiwan and the United Kingdom (UK) to assist […]
Cooler oil prices give ringgit a lift in early trade
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. At 8am, the local currency strengthened to […]
Understanding Malaysia’s many school systems and how they coexist
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — From national schools and vernacular streams to tahfiz institutions, Chinese independent schools, international campuses and alternative learning systems, Malaysia’s education landscape reflects the country’s multicultural roots […]