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Cops warn against open burning following bush fire in Muar
MUAR: Police have warned the public against open burning, stressing that it is against the law and poses serious safety risks to lives, property and public health. Read full story […]
Former intelligence chief charged with graft
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian Defence Intelligence Organisation chief Mohd Razali Alias has been charged at the Sessions Court here with three counts of graft involving US$20,000 (RM78,680)and RM64,600. Read full […]
Profit-taking on Bursa continues as Fed decision yields no surprises
KUALA LUMPUR: Traders turned to profit-taking on Bursa Malaysia after the announcement of the US Federal Reserve’s decision to stay put on the interest rate, as the absence of new […]
Elridge Energy explores partnership in Saudi Arabia market
KUALA LUMPUR: Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd is assessing a collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s Green Stream LLC in a bid to explore new international markets for its biomass and renewable energy […]
Ringgit rises to 3.9130 vs greenback on strong fundamentals, US Fed holds rates
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened marginally firmer against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by confidence in Malaysia’s economic growth and solid domestic fundamentals, while investors assessed the US Federal […]
Sustained gunfire, loud blasts heard in Niger’s capital
NIAMEY, Jan ‌29 (Reuters) – Sustained gunfire and loud ‌blasts were heard early on ‌Thursday near Niamey International Airport in Niger, according to a Reuters witness. Read full story Date: […]
Nearly 100% of teaching positions filled, says Education Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: With the recruitment of 20,173 new teachers last year, the Education Ministry said over 97% of teaching positions in its schools have been filled. Read full story Date: […]
Goldman Sachs cuts rating on Indonesian equities after MSCI flags investability risk
SINGAPORE: Goldman Sachs lowered its rating on Indonesian equities on Thursday, a day after index provider MSCI flagged investability risks, predicting passive selling to continue, and the worries to remain […]
Experts: Peatland fires notoriously difficult to put out
JOHOR BARU: Peatland fires like the one burning in Pengerang since Friday are notoriously difficult to extinguish, as they smoulder underground without visible flames, says a geotechnical expert. Read full […]
Heat and wind fanning fires
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 2,917 open burning cases involving 328ha of land have been reported since the start of the year, a 300% increase compared with the same period […]