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EC invited to be observer for Thailand, Bangladesh general elections
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s Election Commission (EC) has received invitations to observe the conduct of general elections in Thailand and Bangladesh taking place this month. Read full story Date: 5 February, 2026 […]
Bank Negara receives 30-35 stablecoin applications, tests ringgit-based initiative
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said the central bank has received approximately 30 to 35 applications related to stablecoin and digital asset innovations. Read […]
Ringgit eases vs US dollar, mixed against other currencies
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit eased against the US dollar at Thursday’s close, weighed by renewed strength in the greenback as global markets shifted to a more defensive stance. Read full […]
Farm Price proposes transfer to Main Market of Bursa Securities
PETALING JAYA: Farm Price Holdings Bhd has proposed the transfer of the listing and quotation of its entire issued share capital and warrants from the ACE Market to the Main […]
Canada’s Carney wins admiration globally but struggles to lower food costs at home
OTTAWA, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has earned global admiration for openly ‌declaring the end of a global order based on rules, but he has had […]
UK’s Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for appointing Mandelson
LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) – ‌British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologised to ‌the victims of Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday ‌and said he was sorry for having appointed Peter Mandelson as […]
Stepson of Norway’s crown prince denies drugging alleged rape victim
OSLO, Feb 5 (Reuters) – The son of ‌Norway’s crown princess denied in court on Thursday that he ever drugged the alleged victim of one of the rapes he is […]
Latvia launches human trafficking investigation after Epstein file release
VILNIUS, ‌Feb 5 (Reuters) – Latvia has launched a criminal ‌investigation into potential human trafficking after the release ‌of documents related to late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that included […]
Direct hiring of foreign workers can address high recruitment cost, says ACCCIM
KUALA LUMPUR: The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) welcomes the Human Resources Ministry’s initiative to develop a pathway enabling the direct hiring of foreign workers. […]
No kids will be rejected, says Fadhlina on six-year-olds at Year One intake
KUALA LUMPUR: Schools are ready and have the capacity to handle the influx of six-year-olds entering Year One, says Fadhlina Sidek. Read full story Date: 5 February, 2026 8:00 pm […]