Pre-loved goods are all the rage now
PETALING JAYA: Sales of pre-loved or second-hand clothes are seeing an uptick in Malaysia, driven by both price-conscious shoppers and consumers who want to promote recycling and reducing wastage. Read full story
Pride of the nation and family
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh’s family in Malaysia are practically bursting with pride over her Best Actress win at this year’s Oscars. Read full story
After Saudi deal, Iran says hopes to restore Bahrain ties
IRAN said today it would welcome restoring ties with Bahrain to end seven years of ruptured relations, following a recent China-brokered deal to heal rifts between Tehran and Riyadh. “The resumption of political relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia shows the effectiveness and success of the diplomatic solution to resolve misunderstandings,” said Iran’s foreign ministry […]
Petronas profit surges to record high of RM101.6 billion
PETROLIAM Nasional Bhd (Petronas) posted its strongest financial performance with a net profit of RM101.6 billion in the financial year ended December 31, 2022 (FY2022), up 99.6% against RM50.9 billion a year ago, on the back of favourable market conditions last year. The national oil company recorded an all-time high revenue of RM375.3 billion in […]
Man who attacked Kamal Adli to be charged on March 14
SINGAPORE: A man who allegedly assaulted Malaysian artiste Kamal Adli will be charged in a Singapore court on Tuesday (March 14). Read full story
1MDB: RM43.8bil paid, RM9.7bil debt remaining
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has paid 1Malaysia Development Bhd’s (1MDB) debts totalling RM43.8bil with an unpaid balance of RM9.7bil, involving a principal of RM5bil and RM4.7bil interest, says Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. Read full story
Number of flood evacuees drops in Johor, Malacca
THE number of flood evacuees in Johor and Malacca continues to drop while the situation remains the same in Pahang, with an overall 39,846 people being sheltered in 128 relief centres tonight. IN JOHOR, the number of evacuees fell slightly to 39,677 as of 8pm from 40,005 at 4pm after three relief centres – SMK […]
RM43.8 billion of 1MDB debt paid, says deputy minister
THE government has paid RM43.8 billion of 1Malaysia Development Bhd’s (1MDB) debt, Deputy Finance Minister Ahmad Maslan said.
Credit Suisse shares sink 14% to new record low
CREDIT Suisse shares plunged by more than 14% today to hit a new historic low, as the markets worried about European banks following the collapse of US lender Silicon Valley Bank. Shares in Switzerland’s second biggest bank fell rapidly on the Swiss stock exchange, dropping 14.30% to 2.139 Swiss francs (RM10.54).
Parcel with drugs not linked to high-level officials, say cops
SEPANG: Eyebrows were raised when a government officer was informed that a parcel addressed to high-level officials was held after it was found containing a banned item. Read full story