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Son-in-law of Venezuela opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez freed from prison
Jan 22 (Reuters) – Rafael Tudares, the son-in-law of Venezuela’s opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez, was released from prison early on Thursday after a year behind bars, Tudare’s wife said on […]
Decision on bid to stay Pastor Koh’s award set for Jan 26
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court today fixed Jan 26 to deliver its decision on the government’s application for a stay of execution on a damages award exceeding RM37mil to the […]
Crime prevention, school safety remain top priority, says IGP
TAPAH: The Royal Malaysia Police continues to prioritise crime prevention and school safety through its school liaison officers (PPS) initiative, implemented since 2018 to ensure a safe and conducive learning […]
MACC nabs Tan Sri, company director over alleged RM300mil investment scam
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has remanded a Tan Sri to assist in investigations into an alleged investment scam involving more than RM300mil. Read full story Date: 22 […]
HR Ministry to promote English in workforce while maintaining status of BM
KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Resources Ministry is committed to promoting English proficiency in the local workforce without compromising the position of Bahasa Malaysia as the national language, says Datuk Seri […]
Preschools for building character, not pushing out ‘exam-oriented’ students, says Syed Saddiq
KUALA LUMPUR: Preschools could soon become “stress schools” if the focus shifts from having fun in education to passing diagnostic tests for early primary school entry, says Syed Saddiq Syed […]
Bank Negara’s international reserves climb slightly to US$125.6bil
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara’s international reserves rose to US$125.6 bil as at Jan 15, 2026, from US$125.5 bil as at Dec 31, 2025. Read full story Date: 22 January, 2026 […]
Societe Generale to cut 1,800 jobs in France
Societe Generale said on Thursday it would cut 1,800 positions in its French retail banking branch and potentially beyond. Read full story Date: 22 January, 2026 4:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Telenor sells its stake in Thailand’s True Corporation for US$3.9bil
OSLO: Norway’s Telenor said on Thursday it had agreed to sell its 30.3% stake in Thailand’s True Corporation for 39 billion Norwegian crowns ($3.92 billion), the company’s second divestment from […]
Bank Negara leaves OPR steady at 2.75%, as widely expected
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara has kept the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75%, the level it was reduced to in July 2025, in line with market expectations. Read full […]