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Anwar: One tanker in Malaysian waters while Hormuz tension delays five others, Putrajaya monitoring
CYBERJAYA, April 17 — Five Malaysia-bound oil tankers remain in the Strait of Hormuz amid a new US-imposed blockade that is disrupting global oil flows, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. He said only two vessels have managed
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Economy minister: Govt to raise biodiesel blend gradually from B10 to B15 to avoid industry disruption
PUTRAJAYA, April 17 — The implementation of the B15 biodiesel blend rate will be carried out in stages to avoid disruption to the existing operations of the industry, said Minister of Economy Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. He said the progressive
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Low inflation helps Malaysia weather energy supply shock, says BNM governor
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Malaysia’s relatively low inflation environment is expected to help the country weather the current energy supply shock, even as global oil prices are projected to remain higher for longer amid the ongoing war in West
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Trump calls Iran war a ‘little diversion’ as US polling shows growing public disapproval
WASHINGTON, April 17 — President Donald Trump said yesterday the US war with Iran was a “little diversion” during his second term in power, as recent polling shows the conflict’s unpopularity with the American public. At an event in Las
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All eight on board killed in Borneo helicopter crash, including Malaysian national
JAKARTA, April 17 — Two crew members and six passengers were killed when a private helicopter crashed in dense forest on Indonesia’s Borneo island, the transport ministry said today. The Airbus helicopter, owned by local firm Matthew Air Nusantara, lost
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Netflix shares tumble as Reed Hastings prepares to step down as chairman
SAN FRANCISCO, April 17 — Netflix shares plummeted more than eight per cent yesterday as the TV streaming titan reported quarterly revenue of US$12.25 billion, a result that slightly topped expectations. An earnings letter to investors came with word that
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IMF flags ‘very severe’ global economic risks from Iran conflict, warns of rising costs
WASHINGTON, April 17 — IMF economists warned yesterday that the war in Iran could have “very, certainly severe” consequences far outside the region – especially for energy-importing countries. Countries in East Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa are among the countries most
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Singapore approves Greece, Lithuania and Latvia for meat and egg imports from EU
SINGAPORE, April 17 — Singapore has approved three more European Union (EU) countries namely Greece, Lithuania and Latvia as new import sources for meat, eggs and their products. In a joint statement by the EU Delegation to Singapore, the National Parks
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Perak faces school capacity pressure with nearly 30,000 Year One applications for 2027
IPOH, April 17 — Perak is bracing for rising pressure on primary school capacity, with nearly 30,000 applications already submitted for Year One intake in 2027, the State Legislative Assembly was told today. State Education, Higher Education, Youth and Sports
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Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in seven states until 1pm, says MetMalaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in seven states until 1pm today. MetMalaysia, in a statement, said the states expected to be affected include Perak
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