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33 Selangor FC supporters remanded over drawbridge commotion probe
KUALA TERENGGANU: Thirty-three Selangor FC supporters have been remanded to assist in the investigation into the commotion that occurred at the drawbridge on Sunday (Feb 1). Read full story Date: […]
Migrant smuggling ring busted, 22 nabbed in KL raids
KUALA LUMPUR: A migrant smuggling syndicate has been crippled with the arrest of 22 people, including two suspected transporters, in a series of raids here. Read full story Date: 2 […]
Fisherman missing after boat capsizes in collision off Pengerang
KOTA TINGGI: A local fisherman is missing after the fishing boat he was on capsized following a collision with another vessel in waters off Pengerang. Read full story Date: 2 […]
Hong Kong regulator targets March for first stablecoin licences
HONG KONG: The Hong Kong Monetary Authority Chief Executive Eddie Yue said on Monday the regulator expects to issue its first batch of stablecoin issuer licences in March, with only […]
Indonesian stocks fall 5% after last week’s dramatic shake-up, US$80bil rout
SINGAPORE: Indonesian stocks slid on Monday, weighed down by a selloff in commodities, after a tumultuous week during which a warning from MSCI over transparency concerns triggered an US$80 billion […]
Warehouse fire destroys 77 tonnes of mandarin oranges in Kota Bharu
KOTA BHARU: A total of 76.8 tonnes of mandarin oranges intended for Chinese New Year supplies were destroyed in a fire at a warehouse along Jalan Kebun Sultan here at […]
Cable theft a serious public safety threat that needs heavier penalties, says Lam Thye
KUALA LUMPUR: The growing sophistication of cable theft affecting the MRT network and the danger it poses should be treated as a serious public safety issue rather than a minor […]
Japan’s Nikkei rallies on weaker yen, PM Takaichi election prospects
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rallied on Monday as a weaker yen and a strong election poll for fiscal dove Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s party boosted demand for risk assets. […]
Australia home prices keep rising in January, Sydney cools
SYDNEY: Australian home prices started the year with solid gains nationally, though the major markets of Sydney and Melbourne showed some fatigue given stretched affordability and concerns about rising mortgage […]
Japan’s factory activity growth hits near 3-1/2-year peak, PMI shows
TOKYO: Japan’s manufacturing activity grew at the fastest pace in about three and a half years in January, a private-sector survey showed, as strong customer demand drove an increase in […]