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Ringgit ends lower against US dollar on hawkish Fed signals
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar today, weighed down by continued hawkish sentiment surrounding US interest rates. At 6 pm, the ringgit dropped to 4.0805/0845 versus the greenback from Friday’s close of 4.0715/0765.
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After 70 years together, Dr Mahathir weeps as Dr Hasmah laid to rest
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — After seven decades together, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today faced one of his most difficult moments as he accompanied his late wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, to her final resting place. Dr Mahathir,
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HEAL 15555 crisis line records 267,873 calls for counselling, intervention since Covid‑19 pandemic
IPOH, Sept 28 — The National Mental Health Crisis Line (HEAL 15555) has intervened in 518 behavioural crisis cases over the past four years, covering suicidal ideation and suicide attempts. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said that of
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ASNB pays RM1.01b to ASM 3 unitholders, up to 5 sen a unit
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB) has declared a total income distribution of RM1.01 billion for Amanah Saham Malaysia 3 (ASM 3), benefiting 818,137 unitholders who currently own 20.97 billion units for the financial year ended Sept 30, 2026 (FY2026). The income distribution
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Fahmi tells telcos: Rethink diesel gensets, embrace renewables for tower operations
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — The government has called on telecommunications companies to reassess their reliance on diesel generator sets (gensets) to operate some 60,000 telecommunication towers nationwide, particularly in rural areas. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the
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Malaysia’s passport now No. 2 globally, sharing silver tier with Singapore
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 28 — The Malaysian passport is now ranked second globally in The Passport Index Global Ranking 2026, rising from third last year. The Immigration Department said in a social media post that this achievement reflects the strength and
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Bursa Malaysia turns marginally at lower mid-morning
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — Bursa Malaysia turned marginally lower at mid-morning, weighed down by mild selling in selected heavyweights, led by industrial products, utilities and banking counters. At 11.01 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased by 0.79 points to 1,670.83 from
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Ringgit dips against US dollar, but mostly higher against major currencies
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — The ringgit opened mostly higher against major currencies but slightly lower against the US dollar, with geopolitical uncertainties supporting demand for the greenback. At 8am, the ringgit eased to 4.0725/0780 versus the greenback from Friday’s close of
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Fahmi offers condolences, calls on broadcasters to moderate shows as nation mourns Dr Hasmah
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — Television and radio stations have been urged to moderate and adjust their programming as a mark of respect following the passing of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali today. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil
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Remembering the legacy of Dr Hasmah, ‘Ibu Negara’ Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — Tun Dr Hasmah Mohamad Ali, a pioneering Malay woman physician and the lifelong companion of Malaysia’s longest-serving prime minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, died this morning at 9.20am. She was 100. Affectionately know as Dr
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