4+ hour, 21+ min ago   (203+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — Plantation, healthcare as well as consumer products and services sectors have attracted a combined net foreign inflow of RM263.7 million into Bursa Malaysia last week, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB). It said the plantation sector…...

21+ hour, 22+ min ago   (125+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in seven states and the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur until 9pm today. In a statement, MetMalaysia said other areas affected are…...

21+ hour, 1+ min ago   (167+ words) The Ministry of Tourism and Sports announced that the proposal will be open for public consultation until Sept 28 before submission to the National Tourism Policy Committee for review. According to Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul, the proposed rate is a flat 450 baht…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (327+ words) NEW DELHI, Sept 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, has suggested the establishment of a special mechanism between Putrajaya and Moscow to expedite the execution of all agreements reached between the…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (203+ words) Malay Mail MetMalaysia cautions of severe weather in Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Selangor and Johor - The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a thunderstorm warning for several states and districts, including regions in Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Selangor, and Johor, effective until 1pm. - The…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (378+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Friday, weighed by stronger-than-expected US economic data which supported the greenback. At 8 am, the local currency eased to 4.0680/0745 against the greenback from 4.0630/0670 yesterday’s close. Bank Muamalat Malaysia…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (301+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — The ringgit ended easier against the US dollar on Wednesday, as market sentiment remained cautious amid an evolving outlook in West Asia, said an economist. At 6pm, the local currency eased to 4.0670/0720 against the greenback from Tuesday’s close…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (277+ words) IPOH, Sept 9 — A businessman was sentenced to 30 years in prison and 24 strokes of the cane by the High Court here today after being found guilty of two counts of trafficking more than 77 kilogrammes (kg) of methamphetamine five years ago. Judge…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (277+ words) IPOH, Sept 9 — A businessman was sentenced to 30 years in prison and 24 strokes of the cane by the High Court here today after being found guilty of two counts of trafficking more than 77 kilogrammes (kg) of methamphetamine five years ago. Judge…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (415+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today as the greenback weakened, while markets weighed the prospects of interest rate hikes in the United States and Japan. At 8 am, the local currency strengthened to 4.0560/0635 against the…...