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Ringgit stages comeback, among Asia’s best performers, says World Bank economist
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit has staged a strong comeback, rising from around the 4.70 level against the US dollar a few years ago to the 3.90 level currently, making it […]
Gold’s blistering rally continues past US$5,200 as dollar plunges
GOLD broke through US$5,200 for the first time on Wednesday and was just shy of the US$5,300 level as the dollar plunged to a near four-year low amid persisting geopolitical […]
Post-war recovery agreement with US needs more work, Zelenskiy says
Jan 28 (Reuters) – Ukraine has identified areas in an agreement with the United States on post-war recovery that need to be worked through in more depth, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy […]
High Court to decide May 15 on liquid nicotine judicial review
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here has fixed May 15 to deliver its decision on a judicial review filed by three non-governmental organisations (NGOs) challenging the government’s decision to de-list […]
Kedahans support MB’s bid to claim Penang, says Langkawi MP
KUALA LUMPUR: The people of Kedah support Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor’s bid to claim Penang, says a Perikatan Nasional MP. Read full story Date: 28 January, […]
Boat with unauthorised palm oil detained near Sandakan
SANDAKAN: A boat carrying about seven tonnes of crude palm oil, suspected to be for domestic use, was detained off near Kampung Gas here early Wednesday (Jan 28). Read full […]
Year One registration for 2027 opens Feb 15, says Education DG
PETALING JAYA: Registration for Year One students for the 2027 academic calendar will be conducted online from Feb 15 to March 31, 2026. Read full story Date: 28 January, 2026 […]
Senior army officer remanded in Melaka bribery probe
MELAKA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained a senior officer serving an army camp here over alleged bribery. Read full story Date: 28 January, 2026 5:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Indonesia’s CIMB Niaga explores IPO of Islamic unit after standalone shift, sources say
SINGAPORE: Indonesia’s PT Bank CIMB Niaga Tbk is exploring an initial public offering of its Islamic banking arm after the unit is made independent, with a potential listing as early […]
Anwar wants ministries, GLICS to assess effectiveness of PuTERA35 initiatives
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that ministries and government-linked investment companies (GLICs) emphasise evaluating the effectiveness of high-impact initiatives under the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan […]