KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continued to weaken against the US dollar, breaching the 4.57 level as the greenback continued to strengthen after the latest interest rate hike by the American central bank. Lower oil prices also weighed on the local currency. Read full storyContinue Reading
The Cross Island Line station at Turf City is among six new stations slated to open in 2032. Continue Reading
IPOH: A former director of the Perak Immigration Department and its former prosecution unit head were each sentenced to three years’ jail and a RM85,000 fine at the Sessions Court here on Friday (Sept 23) after being found guilty of soliciting and receiving bribes seven years ago. Read full storyContinue Reading
Several groups plan to demonstrate next Friday when the Constitutional Court is due to announce its ruling on the tenure of suspended prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, according to the head of the National Security Council.Continue Reading
PUTRAJAYA: The Veterinary Services Department has completed the culling and disposal of the population of pigs infected with the African Swine Fever (ASF) in two commercial livestock farms in Kerian, Perak. Read full storyContinue Reading
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean police said on Friday they had detained two Liberian government officials over the alleged rape of two teenagers in South Korea. Read full storyContinue Reading
Thailand aims to lift the average per capita income by 31% in five years by tailoring economic and social policies to generate more wealth, even as it battles near-record household debt and a high cost of living.Continue Reading
KEPALA BATAS: The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) hopes its application for 100 per cent stamp duty exemption for ownership of first-time homeowners of properties priced above RM500,000 and RM1 million would be approved at the tabling of Budget 2023 next month. Read full storyContinue Reading
Former Palang Pracharath Party MP Watanya “Madam Dear” Bunnag on the decision to join the Democrats.Continue Reading
PETALING JAYA: The Attorney General’s Chambers will study the grounds for acquittal before deciding to appeal against the court’s decision in the case involving former deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, says Tan Sri Idrus Harun. Read full storyContinue Reading