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Japan’s deepening political woes cloud budget, rate hike timing
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s deepening political uncertainty risks prolonging policy paralysis that could affect the drafting of next year’s budget and the timing of the central bank’s next interest rate hike, […]
Inverted flag issue: Don’t jump to conclusions, says Unity Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: All parties are reminded not to rush to make assumptions regarding the recent viral incident in which the Malaysian flag was displayed upside down, says Datuk Aaron Ago […]
Unemployment rate steady at 3%, unemployed numbers drop to 518,700, DOSM reports
PUTRAJAYA: June’s unemployment rate held at 3%, with unemployed numbers declining to 518,700, according to the Labour Force Statistics for June and Second Quarter (Q2) of 2025 released on Monday […]
Govt amends Penal Code to combat online harassment and bullying
PUTRAJAYA: The government has introduced amendments to the Penal Code through the Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2025 [Act A1750], aimed at addressing harassment, bullying, insults, and identity misuse, including acts […]
Govt agencies, Madani communities must play active role in flying Jalur Gemilang, says Japen
KOTA BARU: All federal and state government agencies as well as Madani communities across the nation have been urged to take a more proactive role in fostering patriotism by flying […]
Tawau teen arrested over alleged extortion bid
KOTA KINABALU: A teenager was arrested for allegedly trying to extort money from a man in Tawau over the weekend. Read full story Date: 11 August, 2025 3:02 pm Source: […]
FBM KLCI climbs cautiously ahead of key economic data releases
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI trended higher but remained cautious at midday as investors awaited key economic data releases this week. Read full story Date: 11 August, 2025 2:02 pm […]
PETRONAS to review portfolio amidst challenging O&G landscape
KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS) is undertaking a strategic review of its upstream portfolio to strengthen its competitiveness and sustainability over the next decade, as the global oil and […]
Malaysia’s unemployment rate steady at 3% in June 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s June unemployment rate stood at 3%, with the number of unemployed declining to 518.7 thousand persons, according to the Statistics Department (DOSM). Read full story Date: 11 […]
OCBC Al-Amin launches RM100mil PG-i scheme with CGC to boost Bumiputera and women-led SMEs
KUALA LUMPUR: OCBC Al-Amin Bank Bhd has signed a RM100mil Islamic Portfolio Guarantee-i (PG-i) agreement with Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC) to support the growth of Bumiputera and women-led […]