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Over 5.03mil hectares of oil palm plantation in Malaysia under MSPO certification scheme
MELAKA: A total of 5.03 million hectares or 89.6 per cent of the oil palm plantation area in Malaysia has…

Pharmaniaga completes fundraising, edges closer to PN17 exit
KUALA LUMPUR: Pharmaniaga Bhd has made headway in its regularisation plan with the completion of its rights issue and private…

TNB launches EV charging station at Ipoh polytechnic
IPOH: TNB has launched an electric vehicle (EV) Electron charging station at Sultan Azlan Shah Polytechnic (PSAS), marking a significant…

Experts urge holistic reform as Malaysia moves to expand 'pro-health' taxes
GEORGE TOWN: The government's plan to expand "pro-health" taxes to include tobacco, vape and alcohol products has been met with…

Value creation takes centre stage in 13MP to drive high-income ambitions
KUALA LUMPUR: Value creation takes centre stage in the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which aims to drive sustainable economic growth…

Zii Jia accepts Paris World Championships invite after injury-hit season
KUALA LUMPUR: Shuttler Lee Zii Jia is set to make his long-awaited return at the World Championships in Paris from…

Retiree wins RM1.2mil negligence suit against law firm over UK property scheme
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has ordered a law firm and its partners to pay £198,320 (about RM1.2 million) in…

Mideast studies in US in crossfire of Trump-Harvard fight
THE issue of academic research on the Middle East has become a political flashpoint in the United States, where critics…

European shares edge higher amid earnings flurry, US tariff blitz
LONDON: European shares edged higher on Thursday, helped by a slate of upbeat corporate updates, with investors keeping an eye…

13MP: Ship fueling supply services to reach RM19.4bil by 2030
KUALA LUMPUR: Under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) which runs from 2026 to 2030, the blue economy will be further…

Rafizi lauds Economy Ministry for retaining reforms in 13MP
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli has expressed his appreciation to the staff of the Economy Ministry for ensuring…

Bullying not ruled out in Zara Qairina death probe, police record 60 statements
KOTA KINABALU: Police are in the final stages of their investigation into the death of a Form One student from…

13MP: Minimum wage to cover graduates, semi-skilled workers
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will expand the minimum wage policy to graduates and semi-skilled workers, including those from technical and…

IOI Corp upstream earnings strong amid CPO gains, says RHB
KUALA LUMPUR: IOI Corp Bhd's upstream earnings are expected to continue doing well on the back of elevated crude palm…

13MP targets stronger project governance, fiscal reform
KUALA LUMPUR: Four selected targets have been set for the implementation of development project management reforms and fiscal consolidation during…

Narrowing the gap: 13MP to prioritise rural economy, basic infrastructure
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will improve basic infrastructure and stimulate the economy in rural areas and development zones under the…

Langat River tops pollution list, threatens water supply for 2 million
SHAH ALAM: The Langat River has become the most polluted river in Selangor over the past two years, with 16…

RM611 billion to ensure 13th Malaysia Plan's success
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM611 billion is required to ensure the success of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), said…

RM100 aid: Beware fake Sara assistance links
KUALA LUMPUR: The public is advised not to fall for scams or fraudulent messages inviting them to register for the…

Police rescue woman from India held captive in KL sex trafficking ring
KUALA LUMPUR: A 39-year-old woman from India who was beaten, locked in a hotel room and forced into prostitution was…

Expert: Climate change, urban growth driving rising temperatures in Malaysia
KANGAR: Seasonal weather patterns, global climate change, urbanisation, and human activities are among the main contributors to the rising temperatures…

Oil rises over one per cent as investors weigh Trump's Russia stance, tariff threats
HOUSTON: Oil prices settled 1 per cent higher on Wednesday as investors focused on developments on US President Donald Trump's…

Post and cancel: Gaza student dropped by top French uni over 'hateful' online remarks
LILLE, France: A top French university said Wednesday it cancelled the enrolment of a woman student from Gaza because of…

India committed to 'fair, balanced' trade with US
NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday said it was committed to negotiating a "fair, balanced" trade deal with Washington, after US…

Russia lifts tsunami warning after powerful quake off Kamchatka
MOSCOW: Russian authorities have lifted a tsunami warning issued following the powerful earthquake that struck off the country's far-eastern coast…

Rubio, Mohamad discuss Thailand-Cambodia tensions
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan discussed tensions between Thailand and Cambodia,…

Doors remain open for Faisal Halim case if new leads emerge, says Azalina
KUALA LUMPUR: The investigation into the acid attack on national footballer Mohamad Faisal Abdul Halim could be reopened if new…

Owner offered to sell Kelantan FC for RM300,000 amid confusion
KUALA LUMPUR: Kelantan FC owner Norizam Tukiman revealed that he had offered to sell his team to Gerakan Selamatkan Kelantan…

Gaza seen from above: debris and darkness
GAZA: The Gaza Strip, largely deprived of electricity by Israel since the start of the war, appears seven times less…