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Pricing the dollar: An Asean perspective - Abbi Kanthasamy

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 9 -- When The Economist warned in its February 7 leader that "the world is involuntarily long US political risk - and has started charging a premium", it was not speaking only to Wa... Read More


Ministry mulls legal reforms to hit RON95 fuel subsidy cheats, block foreign cards at pumps

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 9 -- The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is studying amendments to address abuse of subsidised RON95 petrol and shift liability to the perpetrators, said Minist... Read More


Unexplained loud boom heard again in Ipoh, authorities say no seismic activity detected

IPOH, Feb. 9 -- The Perak Minerals and Geoscience Department (JMG) has reportedly said it has not received any complaints linked to a loud noise heard in Ipoh and several surrounding districts. Its d... Read More


Johor TB outbreak: Pontian primary school student tests positive, close contacts screened

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb. 9 -- The Pontian district health office has confirmed that a male primary school student from the district has contracted tuberculosis after testing positive for the respiratory dise... Read More


New national cost-of-living action plan to be launched in Q2, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 9 -- A new National Cost-of-Living Action Plan, scheduled for launch in the second quarter of this year, is expected to ensure the government's measures in addressing cost-of-living... Read More


San Remo reassures Malaysian consumers on halal status, clarifies carbonara product not sold locally

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 9 -- Australian pasta manufacturer San Remo Macaroni Company Pty Ltd has clarified that all its products officially distributed in Malaysia are halal-certified and comply with recog... Read More


San Remo reassures Malaysians: Officially sold products halal, carbonara sauce not distributed locally

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 9 -- Australian pasta manufacturer San Remo Macaroni Company Pty Ltd has clarified that all its products officially distributed in Malaysia are halal-certified and comply with recog... Read More


Four-day remand for man who drove from KL to Pagoh, ran amok, trespassed homes and assaulted owner

PAGOH, Feb. 9 -- An unemployed man drove for more than two hours from Kuala Lumpur to Pagoh where he ran amok before breaking into three houses and assaulting a homeowner in Taman Pagoh Jaya here yest... Read More


JPJ seizes Bentley on Jalan Tun Razak after woman claims 'overlooked' road tax, insurance since 2018

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 9 -- A woman entrepreneur cited oversight in renewing her road tax and insurance since 2018 - claiming the matters were previously handled by family members - after she was detained... Read More


Johor government to conduct cloud seeding this week following low water levels in dams

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb. 9 -- The Johor government is scheduled to conduct cloud seeding in the state following the low water levels in several dams due to a dry spell. The cloud seeding will be concentrate... Read More