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Israel steps up attacks on Gaza since Iran truce, as military says Hamas rearming
CAIRO, May 13 — Israel has escalated its attacks in Gaza in the five weeks since halting its joint bombing with the US in Iran, redirecting its fire back on […]
Ringgit closes higher against US dollar, major currencies as expectations mount for Trump-Xi meeting
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar and other major currencies today, supported by improved sentiment towards Asian currencies ahead of the high-stakes meeting […]
Bursa Malaysia ends lower as investors remain cautious amid macro, geopolitical concerns
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — Bursa Malaysia ended lower today, reversing yesterday’s gains, as investor sentiment remained cautious amid subdued trading activity, with participants continuing to assess the broader macroeconomic […]
RON95, RON97 and diesel prices in Peninsular Malaysia lowered for May 14–20 period, says Finance Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — Retail prices for RON97, RON95 without subsidy and diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will be lower for the May 14 to 20 period, with RON97 set […]
IGP: Cybercrime, online scams and cross-border threats need united response
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — Modern security threats such as cybercrime, online scams and increasingly complex cross-border crimes require strategic cooperation among various parties to be addressed effectively. Inspector-General of […]
MACC denies blocking reports, says anti-graft agency open to all complaints
PUTRAJAYA, May 13 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) does not prevent any individual from lodging reports and remains open to receiving information related to corruption from any party, regardless […]
Jho Low still under probe despite Trump pardon bid claims, says IGP
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — Police are continuing investigations into fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, better known as Jho Low, said Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail. He […]
Sungai Petani cops probe claim 13-day-old baby suffered fractured thigh during jaundice treatment
SUNGAI PETANI, May 13 — Police have confirmed receiving a report regarding allegations that a 13-day-old baby boy suffered a fractured thigh bone while receiving treatment for jaundice at a […]
New MACC chief vows tougher crackdown on corruption, abuse of power
PUTRAJAYA, May 13 — Newly appointed Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman today reaffirmed his commitment to intensifying efforts to combat corruption, abuse of power […]
Penang has seven of 17 licensed e-waste firms, strong base to drive high-tech green economy says Bertam rep
GEORGE TOWN, May 13 — Penang has significant potential to turn waste into new economic wealth by attracting high-technology foreign investments as a new driver of the state economy. Datuk […]