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Global finance grapples with Ukraine crisis as shares slump
FRANKFURT/LONDON/NEW YORK: Financial firms from Frankfurt to Wall Street suffered heavy share price falls on Thursday as they grappled with the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, digested newly-imposed sanctions and rushed to advise clients on how to respond. While
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Malaysia Top Achievers Award 2022
PUCHONG: The Leaders is urging industry players to nominate themselves or their peers for the awards and ensure they don’t miss out. Malaysia Top Achievers 2022 is presented to honour the successful and outstanding performances of top achievers in Malaysia.
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1MDB investment abroad subject to Exchange Control Act – BNM
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said today that all investments abroad by resident entities are subject to the requirements under the Exchange Control Act (ECA) 1953 that was in force prior to 2013, which has since been replaced by
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Census 2020: Best platform to mainstream country’s development (Updated)
SHAH ALAM: The Report on Key Findings of the 2020 Population and Housing Census is the best platform to mainstream sustainable development in the country and increase its competitiveness at the international level. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob
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#BoycottKFC trends online after ‘solidarity’ with Kashmir post by brand’s Pakistan account. KFC India apologises
Fast food restaurant chain KFC landed in trouble after the brand’s official Pakistan handle shared a post showing ‘solidarity’ with Kashmir. The post was shared on Facebook on February 5 on what they observe as Kashmir Day. As soon as
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Expo 2020 Dubai: KeTSA attracts potential investments worth RM5.8 bln
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (KeTSA) has attracted an estimated RM5.8 billion worth of potential investments in the 18th week of Expo 2020 Dubai, held in the United Arab Emirates. In a statement on Sunday, the
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AirAsia resumes flight to Phnom Penh, offers exciting deals
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia has resumed flights to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, offering flights from RM194 one-way for travel between now and March 23, and other exciting deals to celebrate the resumption. In a statement today, it said the inaugural service on
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Manufacturers want govt to strengthen economy
KUALA LUMPUR: Priority should be given to strengthening the economy and restoring more favourable business conditions, given the weak domestic and external environments brought about by COVID-19, the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) said. FMM president Tan Sri Soh Thian
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No vax, no meal: Some Polish restaurants impose entry curbs amid criticism of light-touch rules
WARSAW: Warsaw restaurateur Marcin Wojtasik says he is willing to face bad reviews from anti-vaxxers to help protect his staff from COVID-19 by admitting only vaccinated customers. “It was a very unpopular decision, there were some very strong reactions,” Wojtasik,
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Customers flock to nasi dagang stall after video goes viral
SHAH ALAM: A nasi dagang ikan aya seller did not expect a 10-minute documentary video that went viral on social media a few days ago would get people flocking to his humble stall. Using a three-wheeled motorcycle to peddle his
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