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KL’s 119-year-old General Post Office reopens as cultural hub with dining, retail offerings

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — The rejuvenated Old General Post Office (GPO) building in Kuala Lumpur officially reopened today, marking a significant milestone in Khazanah Nasional’s Warisan KL project to […]

Rubio invites India’s PM Modi to White House, says US ambassador

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NEW DELHI, May 23 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the White House in the “near future”, US ambassador to India […]

Iran’s top negotiator tells Pakistan’s army chief Tehran will not compromise on its rights

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DUBAI, May 23 — Iran’s ‌top negotiator and Parliament Speaker Mohammad ‌Baqer Qalibaf told Pakistani army chief during a meeting in Tehran today that Iran would ‌not compromise on ⁠the […]

Uganda reports three additional Ebola cases as DRC risk raised to ‘very high’

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ADDIS ABABA, May 23 — Three new Ebola cases have been confirmed in Uganda, health authorities said today, after the World Health Organisation raised the risk from the deadly outbreak […]

Ringgit expected to hold 3.95–3.97 range next week on holiday‑shortened trade

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range of between RM3.95 and RM3.97 next week against the US dollar amid a shortened trading […]

Bursa Malaysia expected to edge higher next week on bargain hunting

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with a slight uptrend next week following the recent market pullback as bargain-hunting activities and improved investor sentiment may […]

Taiwan security chief says China deployed ‘over 100 vessels’ in regional waters

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TAIPEI, May 23 — Taiwan’s security chief said today that China has deployed more than 100 navy, coast guard and other vessels in regional waters stretching from the Yellow Sea […]

French mother accused of abandoning blindfolded sons on roadside in Portugal returns to court for questioning

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SETÚBAL (Portugal), May 23 — A French woman suspected of abandoning her two young boys in Portugal and her partner arrived at court today for further questioning, according to an […]

Indonesia shuts 172 illegal railway crossings as accidents top 1,000 in three years

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JAKARTA, May 23 — Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation has started closing 172 unauthorised railway level crossings as part of efforts to enhance rail safety and reduce accidents involving road users, […]

KTMB boosts capacity to record 347,000 seats for Aidiladha-Wesak long break, largest in company’s history

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) is providing 347,000 seats for the upcoming long holiday period, marking the largest capacity increase in the company’s history. The […]

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