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Ringgit opens higher against euro, pound, yen; slips vs greenback
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — The ringgit opened higher against most major currencies but eased versus the US dollar as investors remained cautious following renewed escalation in the West Asia conflict, which dimmed hopes for a peace deal between the
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‘Everything’s an issue’: Polls close with Britons poised to punish Starmer’s embattled Labour
LONDON, May 8 — Polls closed across England, Scotland and Wales late yesterday, with beleaguered Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Conservative rivals both braced for heavy losses as voters swerve to hard-right and left-wing populists. Polling stations shut
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Philippines’ Marcos says Asean demonstrating capacity to respond to Middle East war
CEBU, May 8 — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said today the regional bloc Asean was standing together to demonstrate its capacity to respond with unity and resolve amid uncertainty and volatility in the Middle East. Marcos, as chair of
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Countries track passengers from virus‑hit cruise ship as Hondius heads to Spain
GENEVA, May 8 — Countries worldwide sought to prevent further spread of the hantavirus yesterday, after an outbreak on a cruise ship, by tracking those who had disembarked before the virus was detected and anyone in close contact with them
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Tawau police uncover scam ‘training centre’ for fake stock investment scheme targeting South Koreans, nab 28 foreigners
TAWAU, May 8 — Police busted a non-existent online stock investment syndicate targeting South Korean nationals with the arrest of 28 foreigners, including two women, in Bandar Sri Indah here yesterday. Tawau Police Chief ACP Jasmin Hussin said the syndicate
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Selangor leads chip talent push with new Malaysia–Brazil semiconductor programme
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Malaysia and Brazil have partnered to develop integrated circuit (IC) design talent through the launch of ChampionCHIP eXperience, Malaysia Edition, on Thursday. The launch, held in conjunction with Semicon Southeast Asia, underscores Malaysia’s commitment to
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MetMalaysia warns of severe weather in Klang Valley, Melaka, Perak, other states
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a short-term weather warning, forecasting thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds across multiple states and federal territories until 1.00 pm. Issued at 10.30 am, the advisory highlights severe
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Guan Eng: Bank profits surged RM6.5b, time to help struggling MSMEs with relief package
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — The government should urgently channel RM5 billion in interest-free loans and a one-year loan moratorium to help struggling small businesses, Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng said today, arguing that strong banking profits justify broader support
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Malaysia can’t sell oil to Asean because it still imports 400,000 barrels daily, says investment, trade and industry minister
CEBU, May 8 — Malaysia does not sell oil to other Asean member states as the country is still importing about 400,000 barrels of crude oil per day, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. He
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Pakatan to hold first national convention since 2022 in Johor on May 17, signals prep for polls
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) will hold its national convention in Johor on May 17, a major gathering aimed at strengthening the coalition’s machinery and outlining its strategy ahead of upcoming state polls and the 16th General
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