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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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As of 2021, over 50 countries have bans on cryptocurrency
CRYPTOCURRENCIES gained extraordinary popularity in 2021. Yet, a number of countries have decided to ban or heavily regulate these volatile assets for various reasons. In 2021, cryptocurrencies took the economic markets by storm. While some countries haven’t specifically outlined a
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KBBM: Rural baker strengthens online businesses, expands product brand
KINABATANGAN: Who doesn’t like to eat bread? Just like any other food, bread is meant to be enjoyed. Seriously, what better way to spend time with family than enjoying slices of classic white bread or bun filled with various rich
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Malaysia’s trade crosses RM2 trln mark, first time in history
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s total trade surpassed the RM2 trillion mark for the first time in history, expanding 24.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM2.01 trillion from January to November 2021. Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) said during the period,
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Ringgit continues slide against US dollar at opening
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continued its slide against the US dollar at opening today, as the greenback strengthens further amid uncertainties surrounding the Omicron variant, which prompted risk aversion, as well as Federal Reserve’s (Fed) continued hawkish statement, dealers said.
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Price hike of goods in Melaka due to middlemen
MELAKA: The increase in price of food supplies such as vegetables and chicken in Melaka is believed to be due to ‘middlemen’ who supply the goods to traders at high prices. State Unity, Community Relations, Manpower and Consumer Affairs Committee
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