Malaysia has much to gain from China trade deals, says business group
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has much to gain than to lose from the slew of trade and business agreements and memoranda of understanding signed with China recently during Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit. Read full story
China warns Philippine-US base deal ‘endangering regional peace’
CHINA warned today that Washington was “endangering regional peace and stability” with a new deal expanding American troops’ access to bases in the Philippines. “Out of self-interest, the US maintains a zero-sum mentality and continues to strengthen its military deployment in the region,” foreign ministry spokesman Mao Ning said.
Ringgit rises against dollar on softer global interest rate outlook
THE ringgit traded higher today as the US dollar weakened on expectations of a softer interest rate outlook, not only in the United States but globally. At 6pm, the local note rose to 4.4020/4065 versus the greenback from Monday’s closing of 4.4175/4195.
No easy solution for South China Sea claims but problem not insurmountable, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: There is neither an easy solution for the overlapping territorial claims in South China Asean nor the problem is not insurmountable as long as there is dialogue, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said in an interview with China Daily during his visit to China last week. Read full story
Three men arrested for breach of trust involving more than RM500,000 of losses
BALIK PULAU: The police have arrested three men over a breach of trust case involving the sales proceeds of ecigarette liquid and equipment worth RM505,674. Read full story
MACC nabs duo posing as Customs officers in Shah Alam
SHAH ALAM: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested two man, including an enforcement assistant, for allegedly soliciting a bribe of RM3,000 from a retail shop. Read full story
German exports climb as supply woes ease
GERMAN exports jumped higher in February, official data showed today, thanks to easing supply chains and strong demand from the United States and China. Europe’s biggest economy exported goods worth €136.7 billion (RM657.5 billion), a 4% increase on the previous month, adjusted figures from federal statistics agency Destatis showed.
MOH moots Covid screening for education sector
THE Health Ministry has recommended that the education sector conduct Covid-19 screening on students and staff after 11 of the 18 clusters from March 26 to April 1 were education clusters. Health Director-General Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah in a statement today said of the 11, six were found in education institutions under the Education Ministry – […]
Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy, seeks buyer
VIRGIN Orbit, the satellite launch company founded by Richard Branson, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will sell the business, the firm said in a statement today. The California-based company said last week it was laying off 85% of its employees – around 675 people – to reduce expenses due to its inability to […]
Serial dog poisoner at large in Penang, 29 strays found dead
GEORGE TOWN: A dog killer is suspected to be on the prowl after 29 strays were found dead in the Island Glades area over the past month. Read full story