Most Asian markets rebound from losses after Wall St rally

MOST Asian markets bounced from two days of losses today as traders tracked a Wall Street surge fuelled by data pointing to slowing US inflation and hopes the Federal Reserve’s rate hike drive is coming to an end. The gains will provide some relief to investors after last month’s rally appeared to have hit the […]

Govt aims to turn federal territories into smart cities by 2030

THE government aims to turn the federal territories into smart cities by 2030. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said it is in line with the Malaysia Madani concept, which also emphasises the aspect of sustainability with the concept of green city and smart city.

Massive crowds expected for papal mass in DR Congo capital

UP to 1 million people are tipped to celebrate a papal mass in DR Congo’s capital today, on the second day of Pope Francis’s visit to the conflict-torn country. Tens of thousands of worshippers had already begun to flock to Kinshasa’s N’Dolo airport last night for a vigil held ahead of the open-air mass.

Framework needed for political appointments

LAST week, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the appointment of Nurul Izzah as his senior economic adviser. As with any political decision, supporters hailed it as a good use of talent while detractors panned it as nepotism.