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Malaysia manufacturing PMI rises to 50.2, signalling continued improvement
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s seasonally adjusted S&P Global manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose slightly to 50.2 in January from 50.1 in December, staying just above the neutral 50.0 mark. Read […]
Two MBPP officers hurt in balloon explosion during Thaipusam
GEORGE TOWN: A balloon explosion during the Thaipusam celebration here has left two Penang Island City Council (MBPP) officers injured. Read full story Date: 2 February, 2026 11:15 am Source: […]
Revenue Board flags over RM10bil in undisclosed offshore accounts held by Malaysian tax residents
PUTRAJAYA: The Inland Revenue Board has identified 14,858 Malaysian tax residents with a combined total of over RM10bil in undisclosed offshore financial accounts, who have not filed tax returns via […]
Olivia Dean named Grammy’s best new artist
LOS ANGELES, Feb 1 (Reuters) – – British soul-pop singer Olivia ‌Dean was named best new artist, and hip-hop megastar Kendrick Lamar claimed the prize for best rap album with […]
PAS leader wants ceasefire with Bersatu so PN can ‘continue our journey’
KUALA LUMPUR: After a month-long war of words between Bersatu and PAS over Perikatan Nasional leadership issues, a PAS leader has called for a ceasefire. Read full story Date: 2 […]
247 summonses issued, 117 motorcycles seized in Johor Baru integrated traffic operation
JOHOR BARU: Police issued 247 summonses and seized 117 motorcycles during an integrated traffic operation conducted around the city, particularly along Jalan Ismail Sultan, from Sunday evening until early Monday […]
Kelantan cops bust smash-and-grab gang with arrest of five
KOTA BARU: Police believe they have dismantled a smash-and-grab gang with the arrest of five suspects in several raids recently. Read full story Date: 2 February, 2026 11:15 am Source: […]
Shares jittery in Asia as metals gyrate, earnings loom
SYDNEY: Asian share markets mostly followed Wall Street futures lower on Monday as chaotic trading in silver made for a nervous start to a week that is packed with corporate […]
Former UK minister Mandelson quits Labour after new Epstein revelations, media say
LONDON, Feb 1 (Reuters) – Former British government ‌minister Peter Mandelson has resigned as a member of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ‌Labour Party after new reports of his ties with […]
UK foreign minister says Ethiopia visit to focus on migration
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) – Britain’s ‌foreign minister said she would use a visit to Ethiopia ‌on Monday to focus on measures to try to ‌stem rising numbers of migrants […]