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Oil edge up as Iran supply risk counters Venezuela export resumption
SINGAPORE: Oil prices edged higher on Monday as escalating protests in Iran sparked concerns about supplies from the OPEC producer, while efforts to resume oil exports from Venezuela and expectations […]
Building costs rise in Dec 2025 on higher cement, sand – DoSM
KUALA LUMPUR: Building costs rose in December 2025, driven by higher cement and sand prices, data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) showed. Read full story Date: 12 January, […]
Dollar reels on criminal probe into Powell, gold hits record high
SINGAPORE: The U.S. dollar fell by the most in three weeks on Monday as U.S. prosecutors opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, adding to tensions with […]
Lianson Fleet unit completes disposal of vessel for RM40.65mil
KUALA LUMPUR: Lianson Fleet Group Bhd said its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Icon Piai 1 (L) Inc, has completed the disposal of the Yinson Hermes, an offshore tug and supply ship, […]
Singapore will measure GIC, Temasek performance against mandates, not other funds, minister says
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s government will assess the performance of state investors GIC and Temasek against their mandates and risk profiles and will not compare them with other funds, a minister said […]
Ex-Army chief opts for early retirement to allow selection of new Armed Forces chief, says Khaled
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Army Chief Jeneral Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan has submitted a letter to undergo early retirement, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. Read full story Date: 12 […]
Malaysians in Narathiwat urged to obey curfew order
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians residing in or visiting Narathiwat are urged to abide by the curfew imposed by the Thai government following a spate of violent incidents in three southern provinces […]
Indonesian man jailed three months for misusing another person’s MyKad for 12 years
MELAKA: A 47-year-old Indonesian has been sentenced to three months’ jail after pleading guilty to using another individual’s MyKad for more than a decade, a ruse that allowed him to […]
Perpaduan childcare centres, kindies allocated RM55.5mil this year, says Unity Minister
PUTRAJAYA: Perpaduan childcare centres and kindergartens remain a priority under the Madani government, with an allocation of RM55.5mil provided for the 2026 school session, says Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. Read […]
Road accident in Tapah claims life of elderly pedestrian
IPOH: An elderly woman was killed after a motorcycle crashed into her in front of Dewan Bukit Pagar in Tapah. Read full story Date: 12 January, 2026 2:00 pm Source: […]