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Bank Negara keeps OPR at 2.75pc as global risks cloud outlook
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent during its meeting today. In a statement, […]
Backing Regent’s decree, Onn Hafiz calls for return of 25pc Johor tax revenue
ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 7 — The Johor Regent, Tunku Mahkota Ismail’s decree for the return of the state’s tax revenue must be upheld and honoured by all parties so as […]
Zahid dismisses opposition criticism over Bukit Bintang event, says PAS ‘no better’ when in government
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today dismissed opposition criticism over a recent entertainment event in Bukit Bintang as mere politicking. He said […]
Zahid: Malaysia mulling ‘filial responsibility’ law to ensure children care for ageing parents
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — The government is considering a new law that would legally obligate children to care for their ageing parents, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid […]
India set to test nuclear-capable Agni-6 missile on anniversary of Pakistan conflict
NEW DELHI, May 7 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India remains “steadfast as ever” in its determination to defeat terrorism and its “enabling ecosystem”, marking one year since a […]
Japan fires missiles in Philippines drills near Taiwan, drawing China backlash
PAOAY (Philippines), May 7 — Japan fired surface-to-ship missiles and sank an old warship in waters between the Philippines and Taiwan as part of major military exercises that include US […]
Indonesia arrests eight suspected Daesh-linked militants in Central Sulawesi crackdown
JAKARTA, May 7 — Indonesian police have arrested eight individuals suspected of being members of a Daesh-linked militant group in Central Sulawesi, local media reported. National Police spokesperson Mayndra Eka […]
Selangor Domestic Trade Ministry foils LPG misappropriation, seizes 250 cylinders in Kuala Langat estate
SHAH ALAM, May 7 — The Selangor Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has dismantled a syndicate involved in the misappropriation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), operating […]
Zahid: Umno not rejecting Aminuddin outright, but he should not interfere in Negeri Sembilan royal affairs
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has clarified that the party is not outright rejecting Negeri Sembilan MB Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, but instead […]
Health minister: Malaysia must strengthen clinical research ecosystem to become global contributor
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Malaysia must move beyond being merely a recipient or a conduit of external innovation by shaping its own unique footprint on the global map of […]