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Ringgit holds ground against US dollar at close, edges up against euro and pound

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 -- The ringgit closed higher against most major currencies on Friday, while remaining stable versus the US dollar. At 6pm, the ringgit was unchanged at 3.9630/9670 against the ... Read More


Anwar: Two Malaysian fuel tankers stranded after Hormuz exit, Putrajaya opens talks with Iran

JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government is in talks with its Iranian counterpart following reports that two Malaysian fuel-carrying tankers are stranded an... Read More


Malaysia's elderly care industry: Ready or not? - Ilyana Mukhriz

Kuala Lampur, April 24 -- Recently, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad shared findings from the 2025 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS). He highlighted that only 14.7 per cent of elde... Read More


PM: No talks yet on postponing Johor, Melaka state polls due to energy crisis

JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that the government has yet to discuss postponing the Melaka and Johor state elections to a later date, following the nationwide e... Read More


Viral videos trigger investigation as NUS student quits leadership role over racist remarks

SINGAPORE, April 24 -- A student at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has stepped down from a leadership role and is under investigation after videos of her making racist remarks spread widel... Read More


China slaps export curbs on European firms over Taiwan arms sales

BEIJING, April 24 -- China has imposed restrictions on seven European entities related to the defence sector, Beijing said today, citing their involvement in alleged arms sales or "collusion" with Tai... Read More


Malaysia's plastic supply remains stable amid global disruption, says Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 -- Malaysia's plastic supply remains sufficient,and the government is stepping up efforts to secure additional sources, expand international cooperation, and explore alternative... Read More


Malaysia intensifies efforts to secure additional sources as global plastic supply faces disruption, says Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 -- Global plastic supply is currently being affected by disruptions to oil and gas production, as well as uncertainties in the Strait of Hormuz, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk... Read More


Govt to consider restricting ministerial travel amid global supply crisis, says Anwar

JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 -- The government is refining stricter measures to reduce energy consumption amid pressure from the global supply crisis, including considering limiting the movement of Cabinet m... Read More


Musk says Tesla has started 'robotaxi' production

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Tesla's much-touted autonomous "robotaxi", called the Cybercab, has started production, CEO Elon Musk said today, a day after the carmaker reported first-quarter profits that b... Read More