'Thai Hot Guy' event has nothing to do with Malaysia Madani agenda, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR: The controversial “Thai Hot Guy” event has nothing to do with the Malaysia Madani agenda, said Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah, Sarawak and Special Affairs) Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong. Read full story
Maintain canteen operations in schools, says Fadhlina
KUALA LUMPUR: Canteen operators in schools should maintain operations during Ramadan to allow non-Muslim students to eat properly, says Fadhlina Sidek. Read full story
Ringgit higher against dollar in early trade
THE ringgit maintained its uptrend against the US dollar in early trade today as growing concerns over global economic developments saw more investors shifting away from the safe havens, dealers said. At 9.15am, the local note rose to 4.4680/4710 versus the greenback compared with yesterday’s closing rate of 4.4690/4715.
Asia tracks Wall St rally as Fed decision replaces bank worries
ASIA extended a global equities rally today as more pledges of government support soothed worries over the banking sector and provided some much-needed stability after more than a week of upheaval. The dialling down of volatility allowed traders to turn their focus on the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision later in the day, with the […]
More Batu Pahat flood evacuees return home
THE flood situation in Batu Pahat continues to improve, with the number of evacuees dropping to 2,540 at 8am today from 3,086 at 8pm last night. The Johor Disaster Management Committee, in a statement today, said 701 families are still taking shelter at 20 relief centres.
Warisan, Umno pact viable for Sabah polls but needs Pakatan's blessing, says analyst
KOTA KINABALU: Parti Warisan and Umno have to work with each other for the next Sabah state election, says an analyst. Read full story
Anwar to make three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will undertake an official visit to Saudi Arabia from March 22 to 24 at the invitation of the Kingdom’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. Read full story
MMEA detains two local vessels off Mersing over fishing licence violation
MERSING: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained two local fishing vessels off south Pulau Tinggi at 11am on Tuesday (March 21). Read full story
China has been M'sia's biggest trading partner for 13 years straight, says Dr Wee
PETALING JAYA: China has been Malaysia’s biggest trade partner for the last 13 years straight with a record high of USD203.6bil (RM910.8bil) in 2022, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Read full story
Parliamentarians to skip lunch on Ramadan eve
KUALA LUMPUR: Members of Parliament (MPs) will forego having lunch on the eve of the start of the Ramadan fasting month. Read full story