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Standard Chartered sees Malaysia’s 2026 GDP growth at 4.5%
KUALA LUMPUR: Standard Chartered Global Research expects Malaysia’s economy to stay resilient in 2026, with gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4.5% at the upper end of the government’s target […]
Indonesia to ensure c.bank independence, rupiah to rebound, finance minister says
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s finance minister said on Tuesday that the government would ensure the central bank’s independence and not use its funds to pay for its policy programmes, noting that the […]
Asean, China in final stages of finalising South China Sea Code of Conduct, says Tok Mat
KUALA LUMPUR: Asean and China are in the final phase of finalising the Code of Conduct (COC) for the South China Sea, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Tuesday (Jan […]
Doctors satisfied with Dr M’s progress, former PM to continue recovery with physiotherapy
PETALING JAYA: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad will continue physiotherapy after getting clearance from his doctors. Read full story Date: 20 January, 2026 4:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Special Branch successfully repatriated and rehabilitated 13 JI youths in 2003, says Ayob Khan
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian authorities successfully secured the return and rehabilitation of 13 young Malaysians linked to the Al-Ghuraba cell of Jemaah Islamiah (JI) following their detention in Pakistan in 2003. […]
Cops nab 15 over three fights that occurred in Kuala Muda
SUNGAI PETANI: A total of 15 men were arrested during Ops Cantas following three fights that occured in Taman Songket and Taman Ria Jaya here on Jan 10. Read full […]
No return for UPSR and PT3 says Fadhlina
PUTRAJAYA: There will not be a return of the Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) and Pentaksiran Tingkatan 3 (PT3) examinations, confirms Fadhlina Sidek. Read full story Date: 20 January, 2026 […]
Malaysia’s auto market maintains momentum with 820,752 units sold in 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian automotive market maintained its strong momentum in 2025, surpassing the 800,000-unit threshold for the second consecutive year, with total industry volume (TIV) rising to 820,752 units […]
China to play ‘stabilising’ role in Davos
AS geopolitical tensions rise alongside economic fragmentation and rapid technological change, global leaders are gathering in Davos, Switzerland, through Friday for the World Economic Forum’s 56th Annual Meeting, with dialogue […]
Over 100 Uganda opposition supporters charged over election violence
KAMPALA, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Over 100 ‌members of Uganda’s biggest opposition party have been charged with various offences including ‌unlawful assembly related to violence around last week’s election, according […]