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Ringgit eases ahead of US payrolls report amid fresh tensions in West Asia
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — The ringgit eased against major and regional currencies including the US dollar at the close on Friday as investors remain cautious ahead of the United […]
Bursa slips after five-day rally as US-Iran tensions rattle markets
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Bursa Malaysia snapped a five-day rally to close lower on Friday on profit-taking and in line with weaker global markets as renewed military developments between […]
Negeri Sembilan police record 49 statements in probe over social media posts on royalty and state issues
SEREMBAN, May 8 — Negeri Sembilan police have recorded statements from 49 individuals to assist investigations into statements and the dissemination of social media content related to current issues involving […]
Housing ministry eyes option to purchase clause from new bill to reduce risks of sick and abandoned projects
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is studying to introduce an Option to Purchase (OTP) clause under the proposed Real Property Development Bill, aimed […]
Cloud seeding set for Perlis and Kedah from May 10 as dams hit alert levels, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Cloud Seeding Operations (OPA) Series 5 and 6 will be conducted in Perlis and Kedah from May 10 to 12 and May 17 to 19 […]
Melaka magistrates hear guilty pleas from teenage pair accused of hiding baby’s birth and preventing live delivery
MELAKA, May 8 — A young couple pleaded guilty at the Ayer Keroh Magistrate’s Court today to two separate charges involving the concealment of a baby’s birth and the consumption […]
Malaysia is expensive? Local tourism group say perception matters more than numbers
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Claims on Indonesian social media suggesting Malaysia has become too expensive for tourists have raised concern among tourism industry players, though arrivals have not been […]
Queen praises Uzbekistan’s beauty, Islamic heritage and hospitality
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia has expressed admiration for Uzbekistan’s architectural beauty, Islamic heritage and the warm hospitality of its people during […]
MBPJ activates 24-hour flood hotline as heavy rain triggers flash floods in Petaling Jaya
PETALING JAYA, May 8 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) activated its disaster operations room and emergency hotline following continuous heavy rain and storm conditions today. In a Facebook […]
Baru Bian moves to strike out PKR’s RM10m lawsuit over party exit
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Ba’kelalan Assemblyman Baru Bian has filed an application to strike out a lawsuit brought against him by Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), which is seeking RM10 […]