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China aims to be major hub of global demand
CHINA will step up efforts to improve its fiscal and monetary policy in order to boost domestic consumption and enhance people’s well-being, as the country accelerates toward becoming a major […]
Heavy traffic on K’tan roads as outstation travellers head home
KUALA KRAI: Traffic is building up on several federal roads in Kelantan on Monday (March 23) as outstation travellers begin returning home after the Aidilfitri holidays. Read full story Date: […]
Govt boosts AI, big data use for extreme weather monitoring
PUTRAJAYA: The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry, through the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), is strengthening weather monitoring and forecasting capabilities to ensure the country remains prepared for climate change. […]
Tawau constituency structure to be reassessed following voter surge
KOTA KINABALU: Two new parliamentary constituencies are being proposed for Tawau following a significant increase in the number of voters in the area, says Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan. Read […]
Country’s medicine supply stable, says Health Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: The supply of medicines in the country is stable and under control, says the Health Ministry. Read full story Date: 23 March, 2026 3:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
“Force majeure” and its economic impact
KUALA LUMPUR: “Force majeure” is French for “major force”, and in legal parlance, this means that an extraordinary event has occurred, such as the war in West Asia, which is […]
Singapore core inflation at 1.4% y/y in February, slightly higher than expected
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s key consumer price gauge rose 1.4% in February from a year earlier, official data showed on Monday. Read full story Date: 23 March, 2026 2:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
SOPs for fireworks stalls nationwide under review after Penang blaze
PETALING JAYA: The Fire and Rescue Department and Local Government Department have been ordered to review standard operating procedures (SOPs) for temporary fireworks outlets after a stall in Nibong Tebal, […]
VMY2026 targets still on track, tourist arrivals up 30% as of Feb, says deputy sec-gen
SEPANG: Visitor arrivals to Malaysia have surged by more than 30% up to February this year compared with the same period previously, bolstering confidence that the country is on track […]
Slow traffic on highways as festive break winds down
PETALING JAYA: Slow traffic has been reported around midday in multiple areas on the last day of public holidays for the Raya celebrations. Read full story Date: 23 March, 2026 […]