Ringgit weakens versus US dollar, higher against major currencies
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — The ringgit weakened against the US dollar at today’s opening, continuing its downtrend due to higher demand pressure for the greenback....
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Kampung Baru’s Malay identity is paramount: Dr Zaliha
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — Any development in Kampung Baru will take into account its history and land status to ensure that the area remains...
Selangor looks to unlock Port Klang Free Zone’s full potential
By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Jan 2 — The state’s investment promotion agency Invest Selangor Bhd is spearheading efforts to attract investors and fully...
South Korea police raid Jeju Air, airport operator over fatal plane crash
SEOUL, Dec 2 — South Korean police said today they had raided Jeju Air and the operator of Muan International Airport as part of their...
Thai economic uncertainty has increased, central bank minutes say
BANGKOK, Dec 2 — Uncertainty around the Thai economy has significantly increased primarily due to the unclear impact of possible US economic policies, minutes of...
Over 400,000 candidates sit for SPM today, flood-affected students to get help
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 — Over 400,000 candidates of the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) have registered to sit for their written examinations, which commence...
Asia shares get off to bumpy start in 2025 with Trump’s policies in focus
SINGAPORE, Dec 2 — Asian stocks began the year on a dour note today as they struggled for traction after a jittery close to 2024,...
Indonesia says 2024 budget deficit ‘a remarkable result’
JAKARTA, Dec 2 — Indonesia’s budget deficit for the 2024 fiscal year came in below the government’s most recent estimate of 2.7 per cent of...
Hijrah Selangor commits to empowering local businesses
By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Jan 2 — Yayasan Hijrah Selangor (Hijrah Selangor) has supported 2,806 entrepreneurs with RM55 million in financing from January...
Death toll in New Orleans ‘terror attack’ rises to 15, says FBI
WASHINGTON, Jan 2 — The death toll in the New Orleans “terror attack” has risen to at least 15, the FBI announced yesterday, as the...
Flood situation in Perak, Kelantan, Johor remains unchanged
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 — The flood situation in Kelantan, Perak and Johor remains unchanged as of 8 am today. In PERAK, 307 victims from...
Muted trends in Malaysia’s manufacturing sector as year ends
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 — The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 48.6 in December 2024 from 49.2 in...