Indonesia and Malaysia, too, summon India’s envoys over BJP spokeswoman’s blasphemous remarks JAKARTA: Indonesia and Malaysia have both summoned India’s envoys in their countries over “derogatory” remarks... Published 08 Jun, 2022 06:19am
World Biden to waive tariffs for 24 months on solar panels hit by probe WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden will declare a 24-month tariff exemption on Monday for solar panels from four... Published 06 Jun, 2022 10:01am
Pakistan Saudi Arabia launches ‘Road to Makkah’ initiative Five countries including Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Morocco, and Bangladesh are part of the initiative Updated 05 Jun, 2022 09:07am
Business & Finance Global economy: Asia’s factory activity slows in May as China COVID curbs weigh TOKYO: Asia’s factory activity slowed in May as China’s heavy-handed coronavirus curbs continued to disrupt supply... Updated 01 Jun, 2022 12:38pm
Markets Malaysia keeps June crude palm oil export duty at 8%, raises reference price KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has maintained its June export tax for crude palm oil at 8% and raised its reference price, a... Published 20 May, 2022 02:07pm
World Malaysia urges countries to prioritise food over fuel as Indonesia bans palm exports KUALA LUMPUR: Countries should pause or slow use of edible oil as biofuel to ensure adequate supply for use in food,... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
World North Korea-tied hackers executed $620mn crypto heist: FBI WASHINGTON: North Korean-tied hackers were responsible for a $620-million cryptocurrency heist last month targeting... Published 15 Apr, 2022 11:12am
World Malaysia reopens borders to vaccinated passengers after two years of travel curbs KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia fully reopened its borders on Friday, dropping quarantine requirements for people vaccinated... Published 01 Apr, 2022 06:50pm
Business & Finance MoU inked between Pakistan, Malaysia to promote wood trade KARACHI: All Pakistan Timber Traders Association (APTTA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with... Published 31 Mar, 2022 05:11am
World Eighteen missing off Malaysian island rescued KUALA LUMPUR: Eighteen people missing at sea near the Malaysian holiday island of Langkawi were rescued, officials... Published 27 Feb, 2022 10:34am
Business & Finance Malaysia's economy grows 3.6% in Q4, better than forecast KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's economy returned to growth in the fourth quarter of 2021, expanding 3.6% from a year... Published 11 Feb, 2022 10:19am
World Malaysia's daily COVID cases hit four-month high KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reported 9,117 new COVID-19 infections on Saturday, the highest daily figure in four months,... Published 05 Feb, 2022 06:53pm
World Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir allowed home but still receiving hospital treatment KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who served for more than two decades in the top job,... Updated 04 Feb, 2022 02:02pm
Markets Indonesian rupiah firms amid thin holiday-hit Asian currencies The Indonesian rupiah firmed in thin trading on Wednesday after the country's finance minister took a cautious ... Published 02 Feb, 2022 11:17am
World Former Malaysian PM Mahathir in stable condition in hospital KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad is in a stable condition after undergoing treatment... Updated 22 Jan, 2022 05:26pm
Markets Asia FX gets breather from US yields; central bank meetings in focus BENGALURU: Asia's emerging currencies edged higher on Thursday as easing US Treasury yields nipped dollar gains,... Published 20 Jan, 2022 11:44am
World Six Indonesians drown off Malaysia coast KUALA LUMPUR: Six Indonesian women drowned off Malaysia after their boat capsized during a suspected attempt to ... Published 19 Jan, 2022 12:14pm
Markets Asian FX fall on hawkish Fed; Indonesian rupiah and Thai baht lead losses Most Asian currencies fell on Thursday after minutes from the latest US Federal Reserve meeting indicated the ... Updated 06 Jan, 2022 11:54am
World Thousands flee as floods worsen in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR: Thousands more people have fled swamped homes as heavy rains exacerbated flooding in seven Malaysian... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
World Floods hit seven states in Malaysia, thousands more evacuated KUALA LUMPUR: Seven states in Malaysia were hit by floods on Sunday and thousands of people were evacuated, taking... Published 02 Jan, 2022 04:56pm
Business & Finance Laos opens scenic railway built on a mountain of Chinese debt BANGKOK: Laos opened a new $6 billion rail link with China to much fanfare this month, but analysts warn the party... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
World Floods in Malaysia displace more than 30,000 people KUALA LUMPUR: More than 30,000 people were evacuated from their homes in Malaysia on Sunday as the country battles... Updated 19 Dec, 2021 04:24pm
World Thousands in Malaysia displaced after non-stop rainfall KUALA LUMPUR: Thousands of people in Malaysia have been displaced by flash floods following non-stop rainfall since... Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am
Technology Intel to invest $7bn in new plant in Malaysia, creating 9,000 jobs KUALA LUMPUR: Intel Corp will invest more than $7 billion to build a new chip-packaging and testing factory in... Published 16 Dec, 2021 10:23am
World Five more bodies recovered after boat capsizes off Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian authorities recovered on Thursday the bodies of five more people who had been missing since... Published 16 Dec, 2021 09:54am
World 11 Indonesians dead, 25 missing in Malaysia boat sinking KUALA LUMPUR: At least 11 Indonesian migrants died and 25 are believed to be missing after a boat sank Wednesday in... Published 15 Dec, 2021 03:27pm
World Singapore, Malaysia ease Covid curbs at busy border crossing SINGAPORE: Singapore and Malaysia eased coronavirus travel restrictions on one of the world's busiest land borders... Published 29 Nov, 2021 09:51am
Business & Finance AirAsia interested in potential Airbus A321neo freighter KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's AirAsia Group Bhd is in talks with Airbus SE about its interest in the manufacturer... Published 03 Nov, 2021 09:59am
Business & Finance Malaysia to require firms to have female directors KUALA LUMPUR: Companies listed in Malaysia will be required to have at least one female director on their boards... Published 01 Nov, 2021 05:02am
World Malaysia eases travel curbs as Covid outbreak slows KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia eased domestic and international travel curbs on Sunday for those fully vaccinated against ... Published 10 Oct, 2021 06:04pm
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees