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M&G enters JV to expand vessel maintenance and repair services
KUALA LUMPUR: Marine & General Bhd (M&G) said its subsidiaries have entered into a joint venture agreement to undertake vessel maintenance, repair and docking-related businesses. Read full story Date: 16 […]
Indonesia’s B50 delay opens short-term export window for Malaysian palm oil
KUALA LUMPUR: Indonesia’s decision to delay the implementation of the B50 biodiesel mandate presents Malaysia with a short-term opportunity to increase palm oil exports as the commodity’s price is kept stable by […]
FBM KLCI retreats on profit-taking despite stronger GDP data
KUALA LUMPUR: The local bourse moved into negative territory as investors took some money off the table following the recent rally, snapping a five-day winning streak amid mixed performance across […]
Orban ramps up anti‑Ukraine campaign with ‘petition’ as election battle tightens
BUDAPEST, Jan 16 (Reuters) – Hungarian Prime ‌Minister Viktor Orban, gearing up for a tough election in April, said on ‌Friday he would launch a “national petition” seeking backing for […]
Greek rice growers fear Mercosur deal will price them out of business
CHALASTRA, Greece, Jan 16 (Reuters) – Rice growers ‌in northern Greece had braced for a tough 2026 season as competition from non-EU exporters ‌heated up but many of them now […]
Thailand orders construction halt for firm Italian-Thai after fatal accidents
BANGKOK, Jan 16 (Reuters) – Thailand’s ‌Transport Ministry said on Friday that it had ordered a ‌15-day construction halt on 14 contracts involving Italian-Thai Development PCL ‌as well as other […]
Marine police detain fishing vessels for licensing violations
KOTA BARU: The Region Three Marine Police Force has detained two local fishing boats found to have violated fisheries licensing conditions during an operation in the waters of Tok Bali, […]
Armed Forces to focus on enhancing governance
KUALA LUMPUR: The Armed Forces will focus on corrective measures and improvements in an orderly, fact-based manner to strengthen governance within its ranks. Read full story Date: 16 January, 2026 […]
Action taken against corruption should not define entire ministries, security forces, says PM
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said legal action taken in relation to the weaknesses in the implementation of certain projects should not lead to negative perceptions of ministries involved […]
High Court dismisses GISB’s move to challenge Perlis Fatwa Committee decision
KANGAR: The High Court here has dismissed an application by GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISB) and its chief executive officer, Nasiruddin Mohd Ali, for leave to appeal against a decision […]