Ringgit ends firmer against dollar
THE ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today due to bargain-hunting as a result of the ringgit being in an oversold position, an analyst said. At 6pm, the local note rose to 4.4710/4730 versus the greenback compared to yesterday’s closing rate of 4.4760/4800.
Red Cross says dramatic budget shortfall looming
THE Red Cross is bracing for a shortfall of up to a quarter of its 2023 budget, which could entail cuts to some operations, its chief told Swiss media. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) fears it may fail to raise as much as 500-700 million Swiss francs (RM2.4-3.4 billion) out of a […]
Teen run over by lorry on NSE near Alor Gajah
ALOR GAJAH: A teenager on his way to Bangi, Selangor for the school holidays was killed when he was run over by a lorry along KM219 of the North-South Expressway here. Read full story
Refine guidelines on dam water release, Dr Wee urges govt
PETALING JAYA: The Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Ministry has been urged to refine the standard operating procedure for the release of water from dams. Read full story
Taiwan president to meet US speaker in California
TAIWANESE President Tsai Ing-wen will meet US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California rather than in Taipei, the Financial Times reported today, hours after Taipei warned a high-profile US visit could provoke a Chinese military response. Tsai’s government had provided McCarthy’s staff with intelligence about Chinese threats, the newspaper reported, citing an unidentified senior Taiwanese […]
Ex-police chief, wife investigated in assault case
POLICE are investigating an assault report lodged by a woman, said to be the second wife of a former police chief, following an argument at their home in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur last week. Kuala Lumpur police chief Azmi Abu Kassim told The Malaysian Insight that police received separate reports from both parties, […]
Slight drop in number of flood victims in three states March 7 evening
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of flood victims in three states has gone down slightly with 42,459 people placed at 235 temporary flood relief centres (PPS) on Tuesday (March 7) evening compared with 42,909 earlier in the morning. Read full story
Timber-related exports to hit RM19bil in 2023, says Fadillah
KUALA LUMPUR: The export value of downstream timber products, including furniture, is expected to hit RM19bil in 2025 – accounting for the 68% of the country’s total timber products export, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Read full story
Nadma never rejected, reduced BWI recipient list for flood victims
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) has never rejected or reduced the list of Bantuan Wang Ihsan (BWI) flood applicants certified by state and district disaster management committees. Read full story
Penang to appoint 'Adun Angkat' following vacant seats
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government will allow the appointment of ‘Adun Angkat’ (adopted assemblymen) who will consist of several members of the state legislative assembly following the vacancy of Seberang Jaya, Sungai Acheh, Bertam and Teluk Bahang seats. Read full story