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Gold, silver plunge on firm dollar, broad market selloff
Gold and silver prices fell sharply in a broader market selloff on Thursday, as an advance in the dollar to a near two-week high and signs of easing U.S.-China trade […]
Indonesia posts fastest economic growth rate in three years
JAKARTA: Indonesia reported its best economic growth rate in three years in 2025 as the expansion rate accelerated more than expected in the fourth quarter on robust household spending and strong […]
Pakistani military concludes operation against separatists in Balochistan, 216 killed
KARACHI, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Pakistan’s military said on Thursday that it had concluded a week-long security operation against separatists in Balochistan, killing 216 militants in targeted offensives across the […]
Ukraine, Russia start second day of peace talks in Abu Dhabi
KYIV, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Ukraine and Russia on Thursday started a second day of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi to discuss how to end their four-year-old war, top Ukrainian […]
Chinese airline resumes daily Shanghai-KK direct flights
KOTA KINABALU: A Chinese airline’s resumption of direct daily flights from Shangai to Kota Kinabalu reinforces Malaysia’s position as a preferred destination for travellers from China, says Tourism Malaysia. Read […]
The Armed Forces has the govt’s utmost respect, says Deputy Defence Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: There is no question of belittling the Armed Forces or their role as the government fully acknowledges their service and sacrifices, says Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari. Read […]
Altantuya’s family returns damages in full, plus interest, to Malaysian govt
KUALA LUMPUR: The family of murdered Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu has refunded to the Malaysian Government more than RM4.8mil, being damages inclusive of interest, previously awarded to them following a […]
PN leaders will meet after Feb 19 to pick new chairman, says Takiyuddin
KUALA LUMPUR: All four presidents of Perikatan Nasional’s component parties, including Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, will attend an extraordinary meeting of the coalition’s supreme leadership council to elect […]
Ensure proper enforcement of e-waste ban, urge NGOs
PETALING JAYA: Banning imports of electronic waste (e-waste) is an absolute necessity but must be complemented with strong enforcement measures to ensure effectiveness, say two non-governmental organisations. Read full story […]
Solarvest says module prices ‘locked-in’ amid rising costs
KUALA LUMPUR: Solarvest Holdings Bhd says it does not expect to be significantly impacted by the rising costs of solar panels as it had inked a 2GW blanket order with […]