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Ringgit opens lower v dollar on technical correction

Analyst says the local note may linger at 4.63-4.65 today.

Tuesday, 07 Nov 2023 10:23 AM

Ringgit opens lower v dollar on technical correction

PM to explain govt’s stance on US bill sanctioning Hamas-supporting countries

This will take place during the Minister’s Question Time session in the Dewan Rakyat today.

Tuesday, 07 Nov 2023 09:28 AM

PM to explain govt’s stance on US bill sanctioning Hamas-supporting countries

1MDB problem nearly solved, says Ahmad Maslan

Deputy finance minister says remaining debt of RM5.15 billion to be paid up next year.

Tuesday, 07 Nov 2023 08:25 AM · 1 comment

1MDB problem nearly solved, says Ahmad Maslan

Unrecorded Deepavali leave on Nov 14

This applies to Hindu civil servants working in states observing Sunday as day of rest.

Tuesday, 07 Nov 2023 07:02 AM

Unrecorded Deepavali leave on Nov 14

Traders say egg shortage not critical, yet

They urge the govt to float prices before farmers, sellers face losses.

Tuesday, 07 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

Traders say egg shortage not critical, yet



Don’t let anyone hijack Palestinian cause, academics say

Support for oppressed group should unite, not divide, Malaysians, they say.

Tuesday, 07 Nov 2023 07:00 AM · 1 comment

Don’t let anyone hijack Palestinian cause, academics say

Luxury goods tax draft legislation being finalised

Government carefully studying bill to ensure orderly implementation, Ahmad Maslan says.

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 11:50 PM

Luxury goods tax draft legislation being finalised

10 flood shelters open in Selangor, Perak

More than 800 victims being housed in relief centres in both states.

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 11:40 PM

10 flood shelters open in Selangor, Perak

Govt to name members of special panel to draft shariah laws soon

List of individuals already finalised, minister says.

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 11:20 PM

Govt to name members of special panel to draft shariah laws soon

Deepavali toll exemption still being discussed, Ahmad Maslan says

Any news will be announced by the government in two or three days, deputy minister says.

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 11:07 PM

Deepavali toll exemption still being discussed, Ahmad Maslan says

PM assures ringgit performance won’t hurt growth

Anwar Ibrahim says local, regional currencies’ developments driven by external factors.

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 09:48 PM

PM assures ringgit performance won’t hurt growth

Police inspector freed of drug charge

Magistrate finds prosecution failed to prove case against accused beyond reasonable doubt.

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 09:15 PM

Police inspector freed of drug charge

Council moves to end hardcore poverty

PM says households unable to earn will be given monthly cash aid.

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 09:06 PM

Council moves to end hardcore poverty

Courts get 924 review bids for death sentences, life imprisonment

Applications made after amendments to mandatory capital punishment legislation.

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 08:44 PM

Courts get 924 review bids for death sentences, life imprisonment

Govt mulling heavier penalties for throwing rubbish into rivers

Move to strike fear into individuals to not commit such an offence, Nik Nazmi says.

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 08:20 PM · 1 comment

Govt mulling heavier penalties for throwing rubbish into rivers


Body of baby girl found in surau toilet

Residents notice foul smell, discover remains in clear plastic bag in pail.

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 08:08 PM · 1 comment

Body of baby girl found in surau toilet

Cancer no obstacle for Pasah Ismail

Sarawakian single mother helps out to reduce stress, forget own pain.

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 07:59 PM

Cancer no obstacle for Pasah Ismail

Kelantan cops arrest 811 in ‘Ops Tapis’

Those arrested include 799 men, 12 women.

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 07:10 PM

Kelantan cops arrest 811 in ‘Ops Tapis’

Ringgit jumps out of 25-year low v dollar

Local note gets bang for the buck with surge to 4.6340/6400.

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 07:08 PM

Ringgit jumps out of 25-year low v dollar

Residents in flood-prone areas must take precautions, says DPM

Zahid calls for those living in flood-prone areas to refer to latest information.

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 06:45 PM

Residents in flood-prone areas must take precautions, says DPM

MYAirline says licences suspended, not revoked

Carrier in talks with regulators to resume operations.

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 06:40 PM

MYAirline says licences suspended, not revoked

Cops probing jewellery grab in vehicle near goldsmith shop

Several armed masked men rob two merchants in incident caught on video.

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 06:20 PM

Cops probing jewellery grab in vehicle near goldsmith shop

Prisons Dept allows family visits on Nov 14, 15

Priority given to Hindu inmates in conjunction with Deepavali, agency says.

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 06:13 PM

Prisons Dept allows family visits on Nov 14, 15

New road tax structure for EVs to be announced December

However, Anthony Loke says it will only take effect after 2025, when the exemption period ends.

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 05:55 PM

New road tax structure for EVs to be announced December

Govt launches e-Tanah in Selangor

System allows all land-related transactions at single counter.

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 05:39 PM

Govt launches e-Tanah in Selangor