Continue Reading... By-election wins show BN should field young candidates in GE16, says Naim
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By-election wins show BN should field young candidates in GE16, says Naim

Kurniawan Naim Moktar said Sabah Umno has emphasised the importance of fielding younger candidates in elections. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA:…

Continue Reading... As US tensions churn, American singers rise in protest
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As US tensions churn, American singers rise in protest

Folk musician Jesse Welles has racked up more than 200 million views on TikTok with his songs and videos. (AFP…

Continue Reading... Indonesia stocks tank as downgrade risk triggers capital flight
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Indonesia stocks tank as downgrade risk triggers capital flight

The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) plunged 7.4% at the close of trading on Wednesday. (EPA Images pic) SINGAPORE: Indonesian stocks…

Continue Reading... Dollar wobbles as markets remain wary of rising risks
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Dollar wobbles as markets remain wary of rising risks

The US dollar hit a four-year low after US President Donald Trump seemed to shrug off the currency’s weakness. (Reuters…

Continue Reading... Foreigners barred from buying subsidised cooking oil packets from March 1
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Foreigners barred from buying subsidised cooking oil packets from March 1

Subsidised cooking oil packets priced at RM2.50 will be off-limits to non-citizens starting March 1, under new government regulations. KUALA…

Continue Reading... Gold soars past US$5,500 as Trump sabre rattles over Iran
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Gold soars past US$5,500 as Trump sabre rattles over Iran

Gold piled on more than US$300 at one point to top out at US$5,588.71 amid heightened geopolitical tension in the…

Continue Reading... Lawyer calls for clarity on closure of Apandi probe
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Lawyer calls for clarity on closure of Apandi probe

Lawyer Sangeet Kaur Deo previously questioned the status of the 2022 investigation into Apandi Ali over his handling of the…

Continue Reading... Japan PM Takaichi’s party seen gaining lower house majority in election
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Japan PM Takaichi’s party seen gaining lower house majority in election

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called the snap general election to seek a mandate to gear up her expansionary fiscal…

Continue Reading... Muhyiddin desperate but PAS may be cornered, says analyst
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Muhyiddin desperate but PAS may be cornered, says analyst

Muhyiddin Yassin claimed yesterday that Bersatu and PAS had agreed to abolish the PN chairman’s post as part of the…

Continue Reading... Singapore’s central bank keeps monetary settings unchanged
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Singapore’s central bank keeps monetary settings unchanged

The Monetary Authority of Singapore said it will maintain the prevailing rate of appreciation in its exchange rate-based policy band….