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Bursa Malaysia climbs at open as banks lead gains ahead of Bank Negara OPR decision
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, supported by buying interest in banking and financial stocks ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) announcement […]
Japan’s Nikkei surges 4pc on hopes of US-Iran deal
TOKYO, May 7 — Japan’s Nikkei index of shares surged more than four per cent on Thursday on hopes of a deal between Iran and the United States and on […]
National Art Gallery awaits 1MDB-linked paintings with ‘meticulous preparations’
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — The National Art Gallery is prepared to receive four international masterpieces acquired with 1MDB funds, which have now been repatriated to Malaysia. In a statement […]
Five-year jail term for former policeman who blackmailed man with intimate videos
PUTRAJAYA, May 5 — A former police corporal has been ordered to serve a five-year prison sentence starting today for blackmailing a man by threatening to report intimate videos of […]
Pakatan rallies grassroots in Seremban rally after Negeri Sembilan political strain
SEREMBAN, May 7 — As the Pakatan Harapan–Barisan Nasional (PH-BN) coalition government in Negeri Sembilan regains its footing, senior Pakatan leaders have stepped up efforts to rally grassroots support following […]
Trump says Iran peace deal within reach, warns bombing will resume if talks collapse
WASHINGTON, May 7 — US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he believed a deal with Iran was “very possible” but threatened to again bomb the country if negotiations fell apart. […]
Ringgit opens at 3.905 against US dollar, nears RM3.90 as traders await Bank Negara OPR decision
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — The ringgit extended yesterday’s momentum to open higher on Thursday, amid expectations that it could appreciate further today. Market consensus opines that Bank Negara Malaysia […]
AirAsia goes big: Airbus confirms record 150-jet A220 order
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Airbus has confirmed today that AirAsia Bhd has placed an order for 150 A220 aircraft, the largest order for the model so far. Lars Wagner, […]
Fernandes bets big on future with US$19b AirAsia-Airbus deal
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — AirAsia Bhd’s order for 150 A220 jets will cost the airline around US$19 billion (RM75 billion), its advisor Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said. Fernandes, who […]
‘Stay prepared’: Pakatan leaders say N. Sembilan snap election could come anytime
SEREMBAN, May 7 — After weeks of political uncertainty in Negeri Sembilan, the Pakatan Harapan top leadership has urged supporters and residents to brace for a possible snap election, as […]