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Indian tile makers feel heat of Mideast war energy crunch
MORBI (India), April 1 — Blazing-hot kilns in India’s US$6.5 billion (RM26.2 billion) ceramics manufacturing hub employing hundreds of thousands of people have gone cold, shut down in an energy […]
Global factory costs surge as Iran war disrupts supply chains
LONDON, April 1 — Factories across the world faced soaring input costs and supply chain disruptions in March due to the Iran war as underlying tepid demand threatened to undermine […]
Law minister confirms re-tabling of AG separation, PM term limit bill
PUTRAJAYA, April 1 — The Madani Government has agreed to re-table the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026 at the next Parliamentary sitting, covering the separation of the roles of the Attorney […]
Ringgit ends higher as hopes grow for US-Iran de-escalation
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — The ringgit extended earlier gains to end higher against the US dollar on Wednesday driven by renewed optimism among market traders following signs of possible […]
Who’s counting? MACC detains man after racking up RM4m in alleged fraudulent claims
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained an accounting service provider of a company for allegedly submitting documents containing false information related to travel claims […]
Finance Ministry: Fuel subsidies maintained but BUDI95 quota reduced to 200 litres, as unsubsidised diesel breaches RM6 mark
PUTRAJAYA, April 1 – Amidst a prolonged global energy crisis that has driven crude oil prices up by more than 40 per cent, the government has reaffirmed its commitment to […]
Bursa Malaysia climbs 1.10pc, KLCI breaks above 1,700 on improved sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Wednesday, with the key index rising 1.10 per cent, in line with firm gains across regional markets following a strong […]
World does not need a crisis over Taiwan, opposition leader says ahead of China trip
TAIPEI/BEIJING, April 1 — At a time of international turbulence the world does not need a crisis over Taiwan, the leader of the island’s largest opposition party said today ahead […]
Aussie retailer Cotton On denies exiting Asia, confirms Malaysia and Singapore stores unaffected by holding company liquidation
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Australian fashion and lifestyle retailer Cotton On has dismissed reports that it is exiting Asia, clarifying that the liquidation of one of its entities, Cotton […]
Fahmi: Cabinet approves Communications Command Centre to coordinate responses to global energy crisis, all Asean meetings this year to be held online
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the Cabinet has approved the creation of a Communications Command Centre under the National Economic Action Council to coordinate […]