Ringgit marginally lower v dollar at close
THE ringgit slipped further to end marginally lower against the US dollar today on the lack of catalysts amid a slightly firmer greenback, said an analyst. At 6pm, the local note stood at 4.6110/6165 against the US dollar compared to yesterday’s close of 4.6105/6155.
Pacific ire at Australia’s backing for fossil fuels
PACIFIC islands expressed dismay today at Australia’s subsidies for fossil fuels, flagging climate concerns as a point of friction between the neighbouring nations. Two Pacific ministers appeared in a joint livestream to condemn Australia’s long and continuing enthusiasm for coal and gas projects.
Bursa Malaysia, subsidiaries closed for Agong’s birthday
BURSA Malaysia Bhd and its subsidiaries will be closed on June 5, 2023 in conjunction with the birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. In a statement today, the stock exchange operator said operations will resume on June 6, 2023 – Bernama, June 1, 2023.
Nato debates ‘security guarantees’ for Ukraine
Nato foreign ministers meeting in Oslo today debated providing security guarantees to Ukraine after its war with Russia ends, as the alliance looks to narrow divisions over Kyiv’s push to join the bloc. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February last year has galvanised the Western military alliance set up almost 75 years ago to […]
Power supply restored in Cameron Highlands
IPOH: Power supply has been fully restored in several areas in Cameron Highlands after a 90-minute blackout. Read full story
Seremban animal rescue group alleges MBS euthanised dogs despite trap-neuter-release arrangement
SEREMBAN: An animal rescue group alleged that the Seremban City Council (MBS) euthanised some dogs in a residential area here even though they had a contract to use a trap-neuter-release method to control the canine population. Read full story
Hot weather: Johor mosques, surau to hold solat hajat on June 2, says exco member
JOHOR BARU: All mosques and surau in Johor will hold ‘solat hajat’ (prayer of need) tomorrow to seek protection and well-being of the country and people following the prolonged hot weather. Read full story
Malaysia announced best Muslim-friendly destination by OIC
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia was announced as the ‘Best Muslim-friendly destination’ by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the ‘Best Muslim women-friendly destination’ by CrescentRating and Mastercard at the Halal in Travel Awards held in Singapore on Thursday (June 1). Read full story
Two Malaysian universities in top 10 of THE Impact Rankings
PETALING JAYA: Two Malaysian universities have claimed top spots in the latest edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2023. Read full story
Foundations must not solely depend on donations, says Anwar
PUTRAJAYA: Foundations in the country must not solely depend on donations, but rather enhance their financial standings through investment and business ventures, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story