business
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — The domestic textile and garment industry has urged the government to improve access to cleaner energy and tighten import protections following the government's vow to allocate US$6 billion to support labour-intensive sectors. The call comes as the industry seeks to enhance competitiveness and
business
BANDUNG, Jan 16 — The West Java administration plans to transfer its stake in Kertajati International Airport to the central government in exchange for a share in Husein Sastranegara Airport, aiming to revamp airport operations in the province. The deal involves West Java giving up its ownership in Kertajati Airport, located
business
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — The ringgit's recent strength is expected to be short-lived, with Maybank Investment Bank Bhd forecasting the currency will weaken in the second half of financial year 2026 (2H26) due to a stabilising US dollar and shifting global market dynamics. Maybank Investment Bank made this
business
NEW YORK, Jan 15 — U.S. stocks ended higher on Thursday, according to market data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 0.5%, closing at 35,000 points. The S&P 500 index gained 0.6%, finishing at 4,500 points. The Nasdaq Composite increased by 0.7%
crime
TUMPAT, Jan 15 — Two sisters were detained by enforcement officers for repeatedly purchasing petrol at a station here, with their car seized after a modified tank holding an estimated 250 litres of fuel was discovered. The women, aged 23 and 33, were arrested at 1.57 pm yesterday following intelligence
world
ISTRES, Jan 15 — France will send additional forces to a European military exercise in Greenland, President Emmanuel Macron announced, as tensions rise over the territory's sovereignty following U.S. threats to seize it. "A first team of French service members is already on site and will be
technology
FRANKFURT, Jan 15 — Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced on Thursday it will expand its sovereign cloud infrastructure to Belgium, the Netherlands and Portugal, offering EU clients greater data control amid concerns over US legal access. The expansion builds on an existing sovereign cloud site in eastern Germany and aims to
politics
LONDON, Jan 15 — Mayor Sadiq Khan has warned that London risks "an era of mass unemployment" due to artificial intelligence, urging swift action to harness benefits and offering free AI training to millions of residents. Khan made the comments in a speech outlining the opportunities and risks posed
world
RIYADH, Jan 15 — Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman conducted last-minute diplomacy to persuade US President Donald Trump not to attack Iran, fearing uncontrollable regional consequences, a senior Saudi official said Thursday. The Gulf trio aimed to "avoid an uncontrollable situation in the region," the official told AFP on
world
JERUSALEM, Jan 15 — The Israeli military has issued an urgent evacuation warning for residents of Sohmor village in southern Lebanon ahead of imminent air strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure, citing ceasefire violations. "The (Israeli military) will attack Hezbollah terrorist military infrastructure in the near future," military spokesman Colonel Avichay
sports
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 — Malaysia's national football coach Peter Cklamovski says the 2026 Hyundai ASEAN Cup is crucial for team development and strengthening ahead of major tournaments. He stated the tournament's timing outside the FIFA international window provides a significant advantage for focusing on squad depth.
education
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 — Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) successfully hosted the Actuarial Summit 2025, attracting over 500 participants including students, educators, and industry professionals. The summit was jointly organized by APU and the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) from the UK, with support from the