Japan’s economy in “state of inflation” — BOJ chief
TOKYO, Feb. 23 — The Japanese economy is currently in a “state of inflation, not deflation,” Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda informed a...
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Malaysia appreciates Japan’s TVET, halal sector, disaster management commitment
OSAKA, Feb 23 — Malaysia appreciates Japan’s commitment towards its cooperation shown following both countries’ enhanced ties under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) in December...
Semenyih road rage victim tested positive for narcotics — Police
PETALING JAYA, Feb 23 — The man who was beaten to death by a group of individuals in Semenyih tested positive for cannabis and methamphetamine,...
Wei Chong-Kai Wun should focus on securing slot in Thomas Cup squad
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — National men’s doubles Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun need to focus on the mission of earning a place...
Sabah Customs Dept thwarts 205kg drug smuggling attempt
KOTA KINABALU, Feb 23 — The Royal Malaysian Customs Department foiled an attempt to smuggle 205kg of methamphetamine worth RM6.85 million into the country by...
State to aid over 200 unregistered tahfiz schools in obtaining licences
By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Feb 23 — The state government has stepped in to assist at least 70 per cent of the over 300...
Fahmi reassures safety guarantee of Padu system
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — The government reiterates its guarantee on the safety of the Central Database Hub (Padu) system, following allegations the system, which...
Unemployed persons drop to 580,700 last year — DOSM
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 23 — The number of unemployed persons dropped to 580,700 in 2023, the lowest since the pandemic, while the unemployment rate stood at...
Taxi, school bus drivers to enjoy Socso contributions next month onwards
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 23 — Effective next month, 35,000 taxi drivers and 18,000 school bus drivers nationwide will benefit from Social Security Organisation (Socso) subscriptions, which...
Selangor Sultan consents to appointment of 31 members of religious institutions
By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Feb 23 — The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj has consented to the appointment of 31 individuals...
Malaysia’s leading GDP index shows recovery in first quarter — RHB IB
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — RHB Investment Bank (RHB IB) said Malaysia’s leading gross domestic product (GDP) index has shown evidence of a marked recovery...
Civil servants, pensioners relieved at early incentive payment
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Feb 23 — The early RM2,000 and RM1,000 incentive payments to civil servants and government retirees have brought relief to these groups, especially...