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FTSE 100 hits record high on Experian boost; US CPI on tap
MAY 15 — Britain’s FTSE 100 cruised to a record high today led by Experian on upbeat annual revenue forecast, while inve...
Malay Mail - 15 May 2024
Man charged with murder of pregnant girlfriend last year, allowed to be sent for mental observation
KLANG: The High Court here today allowed an application by a man charged with the murder of his pregnant girlfriend last year for him to be referred to a psychiatrist. (c) New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
New Straits Times - 15 May 2024
Sarawak announces region’s first climate change centre in bid to spearhead Malaysia’s response to crisis
KUCHING, May 15 — Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg today announced that the state is establishing the region’s...
Malay Mail - 15 May 2024
Sarawak records 217 forestry offences from 2022 to April 2024
Sarawak records 217 forestry offences from 2022 to April 2024
KUCHING (May 15): A total of 217 forestry offences were recorded in Sarawak from 2022 until April this year, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. The Second Minister for Natural Resources and Urban Development said 15 cases (...)
BorneoPost - 15 May 2024
Beware Misplaced Trust In Pseudo-Intellectuals
The outfit which supplied the NRC key metrics had a Researcher from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) as their key researcher. Not surprisingly PRC was among the first 3 countries to recognise Muhyddin’s premiership. Mohammad Natsir Former (...)
Malaysia Today - 15 May 2024
PM Anwar wants 100 trees planted for every tree felled in KL
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has ordered the planting of 100 trees for every unnecessa...
Malay Mail - 15 May 2024
KL police chief: Three foreign men with links to Israeli man deported
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Three foreign men believed to be linked to an Israeli man charged with trafficking in firearms, h...
Malay Mail - 15 May 2024
Global pepper demand expected to continue rising in 2024, 2025, says Johari
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Global pepper demand is projected to continue its upward trajectory in 2024 and 2025, according t...
Malay Mail - 15 May 2024
Comms minister says Malaysia has no relations with Hamas' military wing, slams Meta for removing news reports of (...)
PUTRAJAYA, May 15 — Some Malaysian political parties could have links with the military unit of Palestinian party Hamas...
Malay Mail - 15 May 2024
Dollar hits one-month low against euro before US data, edges down vs yen
MAY 15 — The dollar dipped to a one-month low versus the euro today amid lower Treasury yields as traders braced for a k...
Malay Mail - 15 May 2024
Faisal Halim showing progress, still needs close monitoring, says deputy minister
PUTRAJAYA, May 15 — Harimau Malaya and Selangor FC winger Mohamad Faisal Abdul Halim, a victim of an acid attack, still...
Malay Mail - 15 May 2024
Conversion case: Shariah court not inferior to civil court, says apex court judge
PUTRAJAYA, May 15 — The Shariah Court is not inferior to a civil court as both courts are recognised under the Federal C...
Malay Mail - 15 May 2024
Burberry profit slumps as luxury sector takes hit
LONDON, May 15 — Burberry on Wednesday said its annual net profit almost halved and predicted struggles ahead as the lux...
Malay Mail - 15 May 2024
Indonesia set to ratify changes to controversial top court
JAKARTA, May 15 — Indonesia is set to pass a revision to its constitutional court law, legislators have confirmed, usher...
Malay Mail - 15 May 2024
Health Ministry: RM1.02m in fines issued in April for smoking offences
PUTRAJAYA, May 15 ― The Ministry of Health (MoH) issued 4,133 compounds totalling RM1.02 million for smoking offences...
Malay Mail - 15 May 2024
Villa's Champions League qualification a special day, says boss Emery
LONDON, May 15 ― Aston Villa manager Unai Emery celebrated a “very special day” after the Premier League club clinche...
Malay Mail - 15 May 2024
Money changer charged with murder of man in Bangsar three years ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — A money changer was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today over the death of a man in a fig...
Malay Mail - 15 May 2024
Dokumen dedah lebih 300 warga M’sia ada hartanah di Dubai
BONGKAR DUBAI l Dengan gemerlapan bangunan pencakar langit, kediaman mewah dan pusat beli belah berjenama, Dubai menarik begitu ramai golongan kaya dan terkenal di seluruh dunia. (Mkini) – “Pelabur” – sama ada yang sah atau meragukan – turut (...)
Malaysia Today - 15 May 2024
Palestinians in Israel demand refugee return on ‘Nakba’ anniversary
HAIFA (Israel), May 15 — Thousands of flag-waving Palestinians marched in northern Israel yesterday to commemorate the f...
Malay Mail - 15 May 2024
Anwar cadangkan pertimbang tahanan rumah Najib hanya selepas kes 1MDB selesai
“Jika Agong meminta nasihat saya, saya akan berkata, Tuanku, lalui proses itu” (Berita Harian) – Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berpandangan Yang di-Pertuan Agong hanya perlu mempertimbangkan tahanan rumah kepada Datuk Seri Najib Razak selepas kes (...)
Malaysia Today - 15 May 2024
Najib house arrest application must follow process, says PM
PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim has once again stated that he would not override the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s authority with regard to a royal pardon for Najib Razak. (TMI) – Speaking in an interview with Bloomberg at the Qatar Economic Forum (...)
Malaysia Today - 15 May 2024
MAHB’s possible equity restructuring will ultimately benefit nation, says economist
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) possible equity restructuring will ultimately benefit the...
Malay Mail - 15 May 2024
Police arrest man who hit national kayaker Siti Nurul Masyitah
JOHOR BARU, May 15 — Police arrested a man who was involved in a road accident that seriously injured national kayaker S...
Malay Mail - 15 May 2024
Laksana segera tahanan rumah jika benar wujud titah – Najib
Datuk Seri Najib Razak tidak bersetuju dengan pandangan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim bahawa Yang di-Pertuan Agong hanya perlu mempertimbangkan tahanan rumah kepada Najib selepas kes 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) dihadapi (...)
Malaysia Today - 15 May 2024
Deputy works minister urges construction companies to leverage AI to enhance efficiency
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Construction companies should fully leverage artificial intelligence (AI) technology to enhance e...
Malay Mail - 15 May 2024