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Market positioning may limit fallout on Malaysia from Middle East conflict – economist
KUALA LUMPUR: The economic impact on Malaysia from the latest conflict in the Middle East could remain contained if tensions do not prolong, although near-term market volatility cannot be ruled […]
Sarawak PKR members told to prepare for possible state election
SIBU: Members of Pakatan Harapan (Pakatan) have been reminded to be fully prepared as Sarawak may face its state election this year. Read full story Date: 2 March, 2026 10:00 […]
US-Indonesia trade pact faces limited gains
JAKARTA: The United States-Indonesia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) is likely to yield limited economic gains and face significant implementation hurdles, local think tanks say, after assessing the newly signed […]
Investors seek Vietnam’s emerging regional hotel investment hub
Ho Chi Minh CITY: Vietnam is front-and-centre within the global hospitality investment conversation and two landmark transactions underscore the country’s emergence as a major player in the regional hospitality investment […]
Trump Media considers spinning off Truth Social into public company
NEW YORK: Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), founded by US President Donald Trump, is considering spinning off its social media platform Truth Social into a publicly traded company. Read […]
US-Iran tensions roil markets
KUALA LUMPUR: Global markets turned cautious yesterday following the latest US military action against Iran, with economists warning that heightened geopolitical risks due to the situation in the Middle East […]
Oil prices surge, stocks skid in flight from risk
SYDNEY: Oil prices surged on Monday and shares slid as military conflict in the Middle East looked set to last weeks, sending investors flocking to the relative safety of the […]
North Korea’s Kim inspects cement plant after new goals at key party congress
SEOUL, March 2 (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a cement factory on Sunday and called for continued production to meet new goals set during a recent […]
PM term limit, separation of AG roles focus of Dewan Rakyat today
KUALA LUMPUR: The second reading of the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026 to limit the Prime Minister’s tenure to 10 years and the Constitution (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026 to separate […]
Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected in Pulau Pinang, Pahang and Selangor until 10am
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across three states, effective until 10am on Monday (March 2) Read full […]