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World food prices hit three-year high in April as Iran war drives up oils, says FAO
LONDON, May 8 — World food prices climbed in April to their highest in more than three years, with vegetable oils particularly elevated due to the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the United Nations
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Malaysia is expensive? Local tourism group say perception matters more than numbers
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Claims on Indonesian social media suggesting Malaysia has become too expensive for tourists have raised concern among tourism industry players, though arrivals have not been significantly affected. Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents president
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Indonesia sees US$3.3b foreign inflows as central bank steps up rupiah defence
JAKARTA, May 8 — Indonesia recorded US$3.3 billion (RM12.9 billion) in net foreign portfolio inflows from January to April, driven by inflows into Bank Indonesia Rupiah Securities (SRBI) as the central bank intensified efforts to stabilise the rupiah amid global
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UK to summon Chinese ambassador after spying convictions
LONDON, May 8 — Britain will summon the Chinese ambassador following the conviction of two men for spying on behalf of Hong Kong and ultimately China, Security Minister Dan Jarvis said yesterday. “The activities carried out by these men, on
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Sabah manufacturers say ports in ‘paralysis’, could drive up prices and cost jobs if prolonged
KOTA KINABALU, May 8 — The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) Sabah Branch has slammed the worsening congestion at Sabah ports, describing the prolonged disruption as a man-made logistical crisis that is crippling the state’s industrial competitiveness and pushing businesses
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Let court decide on compensation for Jalan Masjid India sinkhole victim, says Hannah Yeoh
PUTRAJAYA, May 8 — Claims for compensation involving an Indian woman tourist who died after falling into a sinkhole at Jalan Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur, will be left to the court to decide, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department
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No ‘tebuk atap’ in Negeri Sembilan, says Mat Sabu as Amanah backs PKR’s Aminuddin as MB
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu today dismissed speculation that the party’s sole assemblyman in Negeri Sembilan could be elevated to the menteri besar post. He affirmed that Amanah remains aligned with the current state
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Jalan Bukit Bintang closed from midnight for Quranic Madani event at Pavilion KL
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Jalan Bukit Bintang will be closed from midnight tonight until 5am tomorrow to make way for the Quranic Madani “Night Reset: Bersatu Dalam Saf @ Bukit Bintang” programme in front of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, aimed
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Police bust two international drug syndicates, seize RM12.6m worth of ganja at KLIA
SHAH ALAM, May 8 — Police busted two international drug trafficking syndicates after seizing drugs worth RM12.6 million at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and a house in Kota Warisan, Sepang, at the end of last month. Selangor police
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Anwar urges Asean to set up food security mechanism for regional crises
CEBU, May 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has proposed that the relevant Asean ministers urgently explore the establishment of a regional standby mechanism for food security during crises, including the ongoing conflict in West Asia, to enable
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