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Asia stocks rebound as tech worries ease; Malaysia steady after central bank holds rate

Asia stocks rebound as tech worries ease; Malaysia steady after central bank holds rate

BENGALURU: Asian equities rebounded on Thursday following a sharp selloff in the last session, while Malaysian assets were little changed…
AmBank, Woori Bank team up to boost Malaysia–Korea business ties

AmBank, Woori Bank team up to boost Malaysia–Korea business ties

KUALA LUMPUR: AmBank Group and South Korea's Woori Bank have entered into a partnership to strengthen bilateral investment and trade…
#SHOWBIZ: Charmaine Sheh helps with Benz Hui's funeral arrangements

#SHOWBIZ: Charmaine Sheh helps with Benz Hui's funeral arrangements

HONG KONG: Popular actress Charmaine Sheh has promised to take care of Angeli Lung, the wife of late actor Benz…
Govt identifying ways to minimise local vehicle price hikes

Govt identifying ways to minimise local vehicle price hikes

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is currently identifying the most effective measures to mitigate the impact of rising local vehicle prices…
MP's defection shakes up Canadian politics before budget vote

MP's defection shakes up Canadian politics before budget vote

MONTREAL: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's party is moving closer to a parliamentary majority after the surprise defection of a…
KKIA scare: 2 children safe after conveyor belt mishap

KKIA scare: 2 children safe after conveyor belt mishap

KOTA KINABALU: Two children were reported safe after an incident involving a baggage conveyor machine at the Kota Kinabalu International…
'Extending three-year interim measures for insurance premiums may be unsustainable'

'Extending three-year interim measures for insurance premiums may be unsustainable'

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has warned that extending the three-year interim measures to manage rising medical insurance premiums could threaten…
Teachers must follow guidelines in preparing questions for UASA

Teachers must follow guidelines in preparing questions for UASA

KUALA LUMPUR: Schools and teachers may have full autonomy in conducting the Academic Session Final Test (UASA), but this does…
Kumpulan Jetson's unit to sell 30 Melaka industrial lots for RM22.2mil

Kumpulan Jetson's unit to sell 30 Melaka industrial lots for RM22.2mil

KUALA LUMPUR: Kumpulan Jetson Bhd's 51 per cent-owned subsidiary, Magical Era (M) Sdn Bhd, has accepted a letter of intent…
Govt mulls setting up Social Work Profession Council under new Bill

Govt mulls setting up Social Work Profession Council under new Bill

KUALA LUMPUR:The government will review the proposed establishment of a Social Work Profession Council for possible inclusion in the Social…
Anwar assures he is in good health after resting for back pain

Anwar assures he is in good health after resting for back pain

CYBERJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has assured the public that he is in good health."I am good. Look…
Over 5.5 million RTD summonses remain unpaid, says Loke

Over 5.5 million RTD summonses remain unpaid, says Loke

PUTRAJAYA: More than 5.5 million traffic summonses issued by the Road Transport Department (RTD) remain unsettled to date.Transport Minister Anthony…
Sunway–IJM mega merger in the works?

Sunway–IJM mega merger in the works?

KUALA LUMPUR: A potential blockbuster merger between Sunway Bhd and IJM Corporation Bhd could reshape Malaysia's engineering and construction industry,…
MACC to charge 49 current, former bank officers over RM700,000 bribes

MACC to charge 49 current, former bank officers over RM700,000 bribes

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 49 current and former officers from several banking institutions, suspected of receiving bribes from law…
Former Iraq PM Maliki could heavily influence election despite troubled past

Former Iraq PM Maliki could heavily influence election despite troubled past

FORMER Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki remains a potent force in Iraqi politics despite long-standing accusations that he fuelled sectarian strife…
Gobind hits out at opposition over 'digital sovereignty' claims

Gobind hits out at opposition over 'digital sovereignty' claims

KUALA LUMPUR: Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo hit back at an opposition member of Parliament over repeated questions suggesting that…
Bank Muamalat, CGC launch Shariah-compliant card for SMEs, MSMEs

Bank Muamalat, CGC launch Shariah-compliant card for SMEs, MSMEs

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd, in collaboration with Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC), has introduced the Muamalat CGC…
MBOT registers over 107,000 technologists, technicians nationwide

MBOT registers over 107,000 technologists, technicians nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT) has registered a total of 107,423 technologists and technicians across 24 technology…
Anwar: New Asean frameworks to drive sustainable market integration

Anwar: New Asean frameworks to drive sustainable market integration

KUALA LUMPUR: The updated Asean Capital Markets Forum (ACMF) International Conference 2025 and the Asean Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance will…
PublicInvest values PMW at 38 Sen ahead of ACE Market debut

PublicInvest values PMW at 38 Sen ahead of ACE Market debut

KUALA LUMPUR: Public Investment Bank Bhd (PublicInvest) has assigned a fair value of 38 sen to ACE Market-bound PMW International…
#HEALTH: : Caregiving -  a journey of love and patience

#HEALTH: : Caregiving – a journey of love and patience

WHEN a parent is diagnosed with Alzheimer's, it can bring lots of different emotions for the adult child. Sadness, anger…
Mexican president to press charges after being groped in public

Mexican president to press charges after being groped in public

MEXICO CITY: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday she had filed a complaint against a man who groped her…
Eight healthcare projects under 12MP granted extensions, completion pushed to next year

Eight healthcare projects under 12MP granted extensions, completion pushed to next year

KUALA LUMPUR: Eight healthcare facility projects under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) have been granted Extensions Of Time (EOT), with…
Proposal to amend or repeal Sedition Act requires careful study, says Saifuddin

Proposal to amend or repeal Sedition Act requires careful study, says Saifuddin

KUALA LUMPUR: Any proposal to amend or repeal the Sedition Act would require careful and comprehensive study involving all relevant…
Vape tax brings in RM209.5mil, but EVALI treatment costs hit RM223.5mil - Dzulkefly

Vape tax brings in RM209.5mil, but EVALI treatment costs hit RM223.5mil – Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR: The government collected RM209.5 million in excise duty on nicotine-containing liquids and gels used in electronic cigarettes and…
Ringgit opens stronger versus US dollar, market awaits OPR decision

Ringgit opens stronger versus US dollar, market awaits OPR decision

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continue to strengthen against the US dollar this morning after closing 0.14 per cent higher at…
Japan's services sector extends growth in October despite demand slowdown, PMI shows

Japan's services sector extends growth in October despite demand slowdown, PMI shows

TOKYO: Japan's services sector extended its robust growth in October, despite the slowest growth in new orders in 16 months…
Trump administration orders 10 per cent of flights cut at major US airports due to shutdown

Trump administration orders 10 per cent of flights cut at major US airports due to shutdown

WASHINGTON/CHICAGO: US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Wednesday that he would order 10 per cent of flights at 40…