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Japan’s cherry blossom picnics feel the pinch of global inflation
TOKYO: Global inflation is taking a bite out of Japan’s iconic “hanami” cherry blossom picnics, with an index tracking food and drink costs up 25% since 2020, private think tank […]
Stonepeak-backed group said near buyout of Yinson
A group of shareholders is nearing an agreement to take Yinson Holdings Bhd private, according to people with knowledge of the matter, in a deal that could value the Malaysian […]
Asian shares gain as Middle East tensions cap risk appetite
MOST emerging Asian equities rose back to early session highs as investors traded cautiously while weighing the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict after Iran denied talks with the […]
German president warns Trump’s return marks profound rupture in transatlantic ties
BERLIN, March 24 (Reuters) – German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said the start of U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term marked a rupture in German foreign relations that was as profound […]
Two minors arrested in connection to suspected antisemitic arson in Antwerp, Belgian official says
BRUSSELS, March 24 (Reuters) – Two minors were arrested during the night between Monday and Tuesday in connection to an arson incident in Antwerp in a suspected antisemitic act, a […]
MMEA detains two oil tankers for illegal ship-to-ship transfer
IPOH: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained two oil tankers suspected of conducting unauthorised ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering activities near Pulau Jarak, Lumut, on Monday (March 23). Read full story […]
Heavy traffic along Kuala Krai-Gua Musang route as travellers head home
GUA MUSANG: Slow traffic was reported along a 20km stretch of the Kuala Krai-Gua Musang road from the Rantau Manis R&R area heading towards town. Read full story Date: 24 […]
Heavy traffic along Jalan Kuala Krai-Gua Musang as travellers head home
GUA MUSANG: Slow traffic was reported along a 20km stretch of Jalan Kuala Krai-Gua Musang from the Rantau Manis Rest and Service (R&R) area heading towards Gua Musang town. Read […]
Trishaw rides still popular in Penang as hot weather fails to deter tourists
GEORGE TOWN: Scorching temperatures in Penang, particularly in the North-East District, have done little to deter tourists, with popular attractions continuing to draw strong crowds during the Hari Raya and […]
Kedah DOE receives 142 open burning complaints
ALOR SETAR: The Kedah Environment Department (DOE) has received 142 complaints on open burning from Jan 1 up to Sunday (March 22), indicating a rising trend in such activities statewide. […]