Malaysians keen to visit South Korea after travel restrictions eased, says Dr Wee
PETALING JAYA: With more relaxed travel restrictions, many Malaysians are keen to visit South Korea while South Koreans are also looking forward to visit their favourite places in Malaysia, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Read full storyContinue Reading
Prices of HDB resale flats, private homes rise at slower pace in third quarter: Flash estimates
Meanwhile, private home prices rose 3.4 per cent in the third quarter, compared with 3.5 per cent in the previous quarter. Prices in the Outside Central Region (OCR) rose the most – by 7 per cent compared with the 2.1 per cent increase in the previous quarter, URA data showed. Continue Reading
Indonesia stadium stampede: M'sia ready to extend any form of assistance, says Ahmad Faizal
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is ready to extend any form of assistance if required by the government of the Republic of Indonesia, particularly their Youth and Sports Ministry following the football riot incident on Saturday (Oct 1), says Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu. Read full storyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s unsustainable external debt patterns
To a large extent, Sri Lanka’s economic crisis is an outcome of the nation’s reliance on creditor nations and multilateral agencies for managing its chronic fiscal and current-account deficits. The country’s ratio of external debt to GDP has been above 50% for a long time. The debt structure is also fragile as short-term debt and […]
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Russian falls prey to Pattaya transvestites
CHON BURI: A Russian tourist was stripped of a gold neckless by two overly friendly transvestites while strolling along Pattaya beach late on Sunday night.Continue Reading
Gumusut-Kakap deepwater field achieves first oil production
KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS) has announced that the Gumusut-Kakap (GK) Phase 3 deepwater development off the coast of Sabah achieved its first oil production on July 31, 2022. Read full storyContinue Reading
Zoe Tay juggling, a Singapore Idol reunion and Taiwan’s Eric Chou at President’s Star Charity 2022
This year’s annual fundraiser from Mediacorp will be held on Oct 30 – and yes, our Ah Jie will be part of a juggling act, while Taufik Batisah and Sylvester Sim singing together with be a throwback to 2004.Continue Reading
Pakistani hospital overwhelmed as water-borne illnesses spread
“SECOND DISASTER” According to the health department of Sindh province, the worst-affected region, 17,285 cases of malaria have been confirmed since Jul 1. Anticipating the risk of disease outbreaks after the rescue and relief phase of the floods, the Sindh government is trying to hire more than 5,000 health professionalsContinue Reading
Football mourns ‘heartbreaking’ Indonesia stampede deaths
ORGANISATIONS/OFFICIALS “A dark day for all involved in football and a tragedy beyond comprehension.” – FIFA president Gianni Infantino. “The RFEF deeply laments the tragedy and condemns any act of violence, more so if it is in a festive setting, as a game of football should always be.” – SpanishContinue Reading
Firms told to champion sustainable growth
Sustainable growth, rather than maximum profit, should be the bottom line of businesses, according to Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, chairwoman of the board at Kasikornbank (KBank).Continue Reading