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AirBorneo’s inaugural flights take off from Kuching
KUCHING: Sarawak’s own airline AirBorneo took to the skies for its inaugural flights on Friday (Jan 2) after completing the acquisition of MASwings Sdn Bhd the previous day. Read full […]
Helicopter incident: Injured crewman to be transferred to Armed Forces hospital in Lumut today
MELAKA: The Navy personnel involved in the Super Lynx helicopter landing incident during the New Year’s Eve celebration at Pantai Klebang here will be transferred to 96 Armed Forces Hospital […]
Oil edges higher following biggest annual loss since 2020
SINGAPORE: Oil prices edged up on the first day of trade in 2026 after last year posting their biggest annual loss since 2020, as Ukrainian drones targeted Russian oil facilities […]
Malaysia’s Dec PMI remains at 50.1, unchanged from November – S&P Global
KUALA LUMPUR: The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for December 2025 remained unchanged at 50.1 from November’s reading. Read full story Date: 2 January, 2026 […]
Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected in three states, KL and Putrajaya
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across three states as well as the Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, effective […]
Traders start 2026 by locking in gains
KUALA LUMPUR: Investors continued to cash out on the domestic market on the first trading day of the New Year as a quiet news front and low buying interest meant […]
Sarawak complete acquisition of MASwings
KUCHING: The Sarawak state government has completed the acquisition of MASwings Sdn Bhd through AirBorneo Holdings Sdn Bhd, effective today, Jan 1, 2026. Read full story Date: 2 January, 2026 […]
Ringgit starts 2026 firmer on weaker greenback
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar on the first trading day of the year, as the greenback weakened on expectations of possible further United States Federal […]
Around 40 killed as fire ravages Swiss ski resort New Year party
CRANS-MONTANA: Dozens were killed and over 100 injured when a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana early Thursday as young revellers […]
Fresh clashes kill six in Iran cost-of-living protests
TEHRAN: Protesters and security forces clashed in several Iranian cities on Thursday (Jan 1), with six reported killed, the first deaths since the cost-of-living demonstrations broke out. Read full story […]