Group says SMEs bear brunt of ringgit plunge, OPR hikes
THE plunging ringgit and Bank Negara’s decision to hike the overnight policy rate (OPR) has hit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) hard, a trade association leader said. SME Association of Malaysia secretary-general Chin Chee Seong told The Malaysian Insight SMEs are suffering losses.
When politicians resort to race-baiting
Commentary by Mustafa K Anuar AHMAD Zahid Hamidi expressed deep concern recently over a surge of race-and-religion rhetoric on social media, particularly in the run-up to the last general election.
More than 200 dead, 850 hurt in India rail crash
AT least 207 people were killed, more than 850 more were injured and many others are feared trapped after a horrific three-train collision late yesterday in eastern India’s Odisha state, local officials said. AFP reporters at the scene saw smashed train compartments torn open with blood-stained holes of twisted metal near Balasore, about 200km from the […]
Kedah MB under fire for ‘cheap shot’
GEORGE TOWN: The Kedah Mentri Besar continues to come under a barrage of criticism over his remarks that Penang belongs to Kedah. Read full story
Man worried OKU son duped in Cambodia love scam
KUALA LUMPUR: Worried that his disabled adult son had been duped by a love scam or organ-harvesting group, a father is pleading for the man’s safe return after he was shown to have flown to Cambodia. Read full story
It’s back to Singapore if you don’t follow road rules, warn police
JOHOR BARU: Follow the road rules when entering Malaysia or risk being sent back to Singapore, warn Johor police as travellers from the island republic flood the state. Read full story
Others biting into Musang King
PETALING JAYA: When Thai buyers started to acquire durian in Pahang for shipment back to Thailand, the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry raised concerns about other marketplaces exploiting the Musang King durian brand. Read full story
‘We should still mask up’
PETALING JAYA: Face masks should still be required on public transport and in crowded places, say Malaysians even as Putrajaya mulls reviewing the directive. Read full story
Millions in losses after fire at KK golf club
KOTA KINABALU: More than 60 golf buggies were destroyed in a midnight blaze at a popular country club here. Read full story
Major starfish outbreak detected
KOTA KINABALU: A concerted clean-up is underway in Darvel Bay, off Sabah’s east coast in Lahad Datu district, after a major outbreak of crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) was detected. Read full story