Floods: Govt must take strong measures to address issue, say MPs
KUALA LUMPUR: MPs from both sides of the divide were united in giving suggestions to address the recurring flood problems facing the country, as well as asking about what measures the government will take regarding the issue. Read full story
Unwanted 'insurance' shocker: Student asked to pay RM2,099 extra for RM25 screen protector
PETALING JAYA: A student was left reeling after being asked to pay RM2,099 for “insurance” after buying a RM25 screen protector. Read full story
Umno polls: Eight vying for three Vice-President posts
KUALA LUMPUR: Eight candidates are in the running for the three vice-president posts in the ongoing Umno elections. Read full story
King visits UAE advanced technology centres
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah visited two advanced technology centres and manufacturing facilities owned by the Edge Group, namely Abu Dhabi Ship Building and Caracal in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday (March 1). Read full story
Eurozone inflation falls less than expected
THE eurozone annual inflation rate fell to 8.5% last month, the EU’s statistics agency said today, but the drop was less than expected as food costs soar. Inflation was down last month from 8.6% in January but analysts at financial data firm FactSet had forecast a steeper fall to 8.2%, while the Bloomberg consensus was […]
Govt urges telcos to install generators in flood hotspots
THE Communications and Digital Ministry told telecommunication companies (telcos) to install generators in flood hotspots. Deputy Communications and Digital Minister Teo Nie Ching said this is to prevent communication services in flood-prone areas from disruptions.
Apple to spend extra €1 billion on Munich chip hub
US tech giant Apple said today it would spend an additional €1 billion (RM4.76 billion) on expanding its microchip design hub in the German city of Munich. The investment, to be spread over the next six years, comes on top of an earlier €1 billion commitment announced in 2021, when Apple made Munich the European […]
KLIA aerotrain service temporarily suspended
THE aerotrain service at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has been temporarily suspended starting today due to safety reasons. Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) managing director Iskandar Mizal Mahmood said the decision was made following an incident where an aerotrain broke down around 3pm at KLIA yesterday, affecting 114 passengers.
Controversial Israeli legal reforms spark fears for economy
CONTROVERSIAL legal reforms being debated in Israel’s parliament have sparked fears in the hi-tech and financial sectors that foreign investors will be scared off in a blow to growth prospects. The new legislation was spearheaded by the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which took office in December and is regarded as the most right-wing […]
Trio held for allegedly blowing up ATMs in Setia Alam
POLICE nabbed three men suspected of blowing up two automated teller machines (ATMs) at a bank in Setia Alam on February 23. Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said the three suspects, aged 30 to 43, were arrested on Tuesday at three separate locations around Kuang and Meru, and are under remand for seven days starting yesterday.