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Malaysia’s economy grew 4.4% in 1Q, according to advance GDP estimates
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economic growth is estimated to have grown 4.4% in the first quarter in 2025, slowing from a 5% expansion in the final quarter of 2024, according to […]
Uganda plans law to allow military prosecution of civilians
KAMPALA (Reuters) – The Ugandan government intends to introduce a law to allow military tribunals to try civilians for certain offences even after the practice was banned by the Supreme […]
Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv kills one, injures 57 more, officials say
KYIV (Reuters) – A Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s northeastern city of Kharkiv killed one person and injured 57 more on Friday morning, emergency services said. Read full story Date: […]
Judge extends ban on Musk’s DOGE access to private Social Security data
(Reuters) – A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction on Thursday that extends a ban on billionaire Elon Musk’s aides from accessing private information on millions of Americans held in […]
Transport Minister to visit Bangkok on May 2 for Pan-Asia railway talks
PUTRAJAYA: Transport Minister Anthony Loke will be making a working visit to Bangkok next month to enhance cooperation between Malaysia and Thailand in the Pan-Asian railway network. Read full story […]
Melaka cops working with Johor counterparts to probe inflammatory FB comments
MELAKA: Melaka police are cooperating with their counterparts in Johor to track down the holder of a Facebook account who posted inflammatory remarks that have sparked public outrage, including a […]
Malaysia to strengthen space-based connectivity to drive progress, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is strengthening its presence in space technology and communication, particularly in the deployment of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Read full story […]
Online fraud cases on the increase say cops, nearly RM600mil losses recorded
KUALA LUMPUR: Online fraud involving e-finance crimes, love scams, e-commerce, telecommunications, loans, and non-existent investments rose between 1.6% and 19.8% in the first quarter of this year compared to the […]
Penang sees 150% rise in HFMD cases after Hari Raya
GEORGE TOWN: Penang has reported a spike in hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases, with infections rising by over 150% following the recent Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. Read full […]
HLIB bullish on MN Holdings’ DC prospects
KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) is positive on the outlook for MN Holdings Bhd (MNH), citing its strong exposure to high-growth sectors such as solar and data […]