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Govt to hold special economic meeting to address West Asia conflict impact today
KUALA LUMPUR: A special National Economic Action Council (NEAC) meeting will be held on Wednesday (March 25) to deliberate on further measures as the government prepares for economic implications from […]
King extends police day greetings
KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, on Tuesday (March 25) conveyed his greetings on the occasion of the 219th Police Day to all police personnel and veterans. […]
MetMalaysia: Hot weather expected to continue until June amid low rainfall
KUALA LUMPUR: The hot weather phenomenon currently affecting the country is expected to persist until the beginning of the Southwest Monsoon (MBD) in June, due to drier atmospheric conditions and […]
Sensitivities considered during festive season ops, says Immigration Dept D-G
PETALING JAYA: While immigration enforcement activities are conducted around the clock including during festive seasons, sensitivities are also taken into consideration, says the Immigration Department. Read full story Date: 25 […]
Former Sabah minister Peter Anthony reportedly out on parole
KOTA KINABALU: Former state minister Datuk Peter Anthony, who was serving a three-year sentence for a cheating case at Kajang Prison, was reportedly released on parole two weeks ago. Read […]
BOJ debated need for more rate hikes, weak yen impact on prices, January minutes show
TOKYO: Many Bank of Japan policymakers saw the need to keep raising interest rates, with some calling for timely action on mounting inflationary pressures, minutes of their January meeting showed, […]
Eversendai slides 24% on Saudi contract loss amid Middle East tensions
KUALA LUMPUR: Eversendai Corp Bhd shares fell in early trade on Wednesday after its Trojena Ski Village contract in Saudi Arabia was terminated amid escalating Middle East tensions. Read full […]
Australia’s inflation slows slightly in February ahead of war-driven energy shock
SYDNEY: Australian consumer prices were flat in February as prices for domestic holidays and petrol dipped, while core inflation came in a little slower than forecast, though a war-driven spike […]
Australia public broadcaster staff strike over pay for first time in 20 years
SYDNEY, March 25 (Reuters) – Hundreds of staff at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation began a one-day strike on Wednesday, the first walkout in 20 years, over pay and working conditions, […]
‘Agak-agak’, ‘kaypoh’ and ‘boleh’ added to Oxford English Dictionary
PETALING JAYA: Words such as “agak-agak”, “kaypoh” and “boleh” have officially been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) in its latest update. Read full story Date: 25 March, 2026 […]