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Schools will be allowed to close if temperatures exceed 37°C for three days
IPOH: Schools will be allowed to temporarily close if temperatures exceed 37°C for three consecutive days as per existing guidelines, says Wong Kah Woh. Read full story Date: 27 March, […]
George Kent issues RM80mil sukuk
KUALA LUMPUR: George Kent (M) Bhd has issued RM80mil in Islamic Medium Term Notes (IMTN) under its Sukuk Wakalah Programme. Read full story Date: 27 March, 2026 2:00 pm Source: […]
Ringgit weakens past 4.00 against US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit slipped past the key 4.00 level against the US dollar at midday, trading at 4.0070, down 0.33%, as external headwinds weighed on the local currency. Read […]
Thai factory output unexpectedly dips in February, could rise in MarchÂ
BANGKOK: Thailand’s manufacturing production index dropped 0.04% in February from a year earlier, the industry ministry said on Friday, weaker than analysts’ forecasts. Read full story Date: 27 March, 2026 […]
Company directors in Penang lose nearly RM900,000 to phone scams
GEORGE TOWN: Two company directors in Penang have lost a combined total of nearly RM900,000 after falling victim to separate phone scam syndicates involving impersonation tactics. Read full story Date: […]
Transporters call for faster payout of diesel subsidies citing liquidity crisis
PETALING JAYA: Transporters say the current diesel subsidy system, which requires upfront payment before rebates are issued, is pushing them to the brink of a liquidity crisis. Read full story […]
Govt maintains diesel subsidy for Sabah, Sarawak amid cost pressures
KOTA KINABALU: The continuation of diesel subsidies for Sabah and Sarawak reflects the federal government’s commitment to addressing the needs of the people in both states, says Datuk Mustapha Sakmud. […]
Bursa Malaysia cautious at midday as geopolitical tensions cap sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia traded cautiously at midday as persistent geopolitical tensions and elevated oil prices kept investor sentiment fragile. Read full story Date: 27 March, 2026 1:00 pm Source: […]
Malaysia’s PPI contracts 3.4% in February amid broad-based declines
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s producer price index (PPI) fell 3.4% year-on-year in February 2026, extending the 2.9% decline recorded in January, reflecting continued weakness across key sectors. Read full story Date: […]
Security guard gets 10 years’ jail, five lashes for raping disabled woman
JOHOR BARU: A security guard has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and five strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court here after pleading guilty to raping a […]