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Bursa Malaysia ends week higher as upbeat GDP outlook lifts sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Bursa Malaysia closed the week higher, extending its upward momentum, buoyed by positive sentiment following the release of Malaysia’s advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates, reinforcing the narrative of resilient domestic demand. Earlier today, the
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China fines e-commerce giants RM2b over ‘ghost’ food deliveries
BEIJING, April 17 — China has issued fines totalling 3.6 billion yuan (RM2.08 billion) to seven major e-commerce platforms for food safety violations, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said on Friday. The regulator said platforms, including Alibaba-owned Taobao,
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Malaysia to arm border agency with pistols or tasers following Bukit Kayu Hitam shooting
PORT KLANG, April 17 — The government has agreed to equip the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) with necessary armaments, with procurement to begin before year-end, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said the matter
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Putrajaya rejects report of Sebatik land loss, says Malaysia gained 662ha in broader border deal
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The Malaysian government has challenged a news report claiming that 127.3 hectares of territory on Pulau Sebatik now belongs to Indonesia, labelling the assertion as inaccurate and inconsistent with official records. The Ministry of Natural
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Amazon Web Services to expand presence in Malaysia as Anwar urges more local companies to join in
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Malaysia’s infrastructure strength and supply chain efficiency are among the key factors behind the success of Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) investments in the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In a Facebook post
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Agriculture Ministry welcomes Selangor’s RM131m plan to boost food sector resilience
PUTRAJAYA, April 17 — The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) has welcomed the Selangor government’s initiative to introduce the Selangor Resilience Enhancement Package, which involves an allocation of RM131 million, to address current challenges, especially the impact of
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Myanmar junta pardons former president Win Myint after coup convictions
YANGON, April 17 — Myanmar’s former president Win Myint, detained since a 2021 coup, was pardoned today of his convictions during the post-putsch period of military rule, a statement said. Win Myint served as president starting in 2018, with Myanmar in
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Philippine troops kill 10 militants linked to Marawi siege network
MANILA, April 17 — Philippine security forces killed 10 alleged armed Islamist militants today who resisted an attempt to arrest them, police said. The firefight with police and soldiers happened in the Muslim-populated south of the mainly Catholic Asian nation, where
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Lebanon-Israel ceasefire begins as displaced residents return despite violation warnings
BEIRUT, April 17 — A 10-day ceasefire deal struck between Lebanon and Israel took effect today, sending displaced residents streaming south towards their homes, even as the Lebanese army warned of “a number of violations” in the area. Shortly after
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Govt may absorb affected overseas students into local varsities if Middle East conflict worsens
JASIN, April 17 — The government is open and ready to place Malaysian students who are stranded or whose studies are affected in countries involved in the West Asia crisis into local higher education institutions (IPT) if the situation requires.
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