Whale stranding: 230 whales stranded on Tasmanian beach
2022-09-21
It is the second mass whale stranding reported in Tasmania in two days.Continue Reading
Threat of terrorism remains ‘high and increasingly fluid’ as networks have grown in sophistication: Ng Eng Hen
2022-09-21
SINGAPORE: The threat of terrorism remains “high and increasingly fluid” as terror networks have grown in sophistication, said Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen. Dr Ng was speaking at the inauguration ceremony for the opening of the Counter-Terrorism Information Facility (CTIF) on Wednesday (Sep 21). The multilateral, inter-agency facility bringsContinue Reading
Asian FX weaken ahead of Fed, Philippine peso at record low
2022-09-21
THE Philippine peso sank to a record low and other Asian currencies fell against the greenback on Wednesday ahead of a Federal Reserve interest rate decision that is likely to determine the direction of financial markets for months. Read full storyContinue Reading
Cambodian police raid alleged cybercrime trafficking compounds
2022-09-21
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Cambodian authorities said raids are underway this week at suspected cybercrime compounds across the Southeast Asian country, uncovering evidence of human trafficking, illegal confinement and torture. Read full storyContinue Reading
Covid: Reserve Bank of Australia takes $30bn hit on bond purchases
2022-09-21
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s deputy governor says the loss will not effect its normal operations.Continue Reading
Govt agrees to recruit 10,000 workers from Sri Lanka
2022-09-21
KUALA LUMPUR: The Cabinet has agreed to recruit 10,000 workers from Sri Lanka after taking into account the state of the country which has been hit by an economic crisis, says Datuk Seri M. Saravanan. Read full storyContinue Reading
Man on trial for sexually assaulting younger man who lay on his floor drunk
2022-09-21
Jeffrey Pe took advantage of the fact that the younger man had just broken up with his girlfriend, and was looking to meet other women, said the prosecution. Continue Reading
Is Najib a.k.a. 'Merpati' a bird in a gilded cage, asks Syed Saddiq
2022-09-21
PETALING JAYA: The authorities should clarify whether or not Datuk Seri Najib Razak is getting special treatment even as a prisoner, says Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman. Read full storyContinue Reading
Kronologi Asia remains cautiously optimistic over coming quarters
2022-09-21
KUALA LUMPUR: Kronologi Asia Bhd’s earnings performance has been below expectations, but there is a case for optimism amid signs of China’s economy reopening and healthy take-up of the group’s services. Read full storyContinue Reading
Malaysia's net foreign bond holdings rebound to RM5.6bil in August
2022-09-21
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s total net foreign bond holdings rebounded to RM5.6 billion in August 2022 after two consecutive months of net outflows, as foreign appetite for emerging market bonds made a comeback in the month, says RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings). Read full storyContinue Reading