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Ikea franchiser axes 850 jobs as shoppers cut spending and costs keep climbing
LONDON, May 18 — Inter Ikea, which franchises the Swedish budget home furniture brand in 63 countries, is laying off 850 workers in a cost-cutting drive as consumer demand falls […]
Trump says he should have pushed for larger Intel stake as US position tops US$50b
WASHINGTON, May 18 — US President Donald Trump said he “should have asked for more” of a stake in Intel on behalf of the US government, in an interview with […]
Global stocks slide as Gulf attacks drive oil prices and inflation fears higher
Nikkei slips, S&P futures down ahead of Nvidia results China economic data disappoints, consumers not buying Oil prices gain on reports of drone attacks in Gulf Mounting inflation concerns keep […]
‘Spare a thought for voters’: Azalina reminds elected reps of their five-year commitment
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — Members of Parliament and elected representatives have been reminded to respect the people’s mandate by completing their full five-year term of service before making any […]
Flare-wielding convoy: Police hunt group after viral video shows Bukit Bintang stunt
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — Police are hunting for a group of men who were captured on video igniting flares from the back of a moving pickup truck in the […]
Malaysian Army eases age, height and BMI requirements to boost new recruit numbers
PORT DICKSON, May 18 — The Malaysian Army (TDM) has introduced improvements to its recruitment requirements for young soldiers to provide wider opportunities for the public to join military service. […]
Fishing vessel owners in Labuan file police report over arson after two lorries damaged, losses exceed RM100,000
LABUAN, May 18 — The Labuan Commercial Fishing Vessel Owners’ Association has lodged a police report following a series of suspected arson and vandalism incidents involving two lorries, with losses […]
DPM Fadillah urges stronger R&D in energy storage as Santong BESS project launches in Dungun
DUNGUN, May 18 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has called for greater emphasis on research and development (R&D) in energy storage technology following the launch of the […]
In India, allies of Modi push for bigger families as fertility rates fall
India’s fertility rate at 2, below replacement level Modi alliance partner rolls out incentives for larger families in southern state Hindu group RSS prioritises push for bigger families NEW DELHI, […]
Iran war saddles global companies with US$25b bill — and counting
Companies face higher costs, supply disruptions, and operational changes Airlines, automakers, and other companies warn of profit hits Extra costs not yet showing up in earnings, analysts say Europe and […]