Perak on track to defend title
KUALA LUMPUR: Defending champions, Perak have finally booked a berth to quarter-finals of Malaysia Cup despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Sabah at Likas Stadium in Kota Kinabalu…
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No protection for M’sian firms
PUTRAJAYA: The government will not protect the four Malaysian companies alleged to have caused the forest fires in Indonesia if such claims are proven true, said Primary Industries Minister Teresa…
‘Drive carefully during haze’
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) has advised the public to be more careful when driving to avoid road accidents during the haze. Its director-general Dr…
Two million face masks distributed to students nationwide
KUALA LUMPUR: Some two million face masks have been distributed to students in areas affected by haze across the country, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail…
Ringgit to trade at RM4.15 per US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR: MIDF Research is of the view that at end-2019, the Malaysian ringgit would be trading at RM4.15 against the US dollar, as the declining Brent crude oil price is not…
Rise in demand for N95 masks
KUALA LUMPUR: The growing demand for N95-type face masks has led to its stock being almost depleted in the market as the people are now more aware of the importance…
Luring more business events from UK
GEORGE TOWN: The state government aims to position Penang as a preferred destination for organisers from the United Kingdom (UK) to hold business events over the long term, state Exco for Tourism, Arts, Culture…
Labour productivity stays at 2.4 pct in Q2
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s labour productivity as measured by value-added per hour worked maintained at 2.4 percent in the second quarter, while value-added per person employed grew at 2.8 percent versus…
Domestic financial stability intact in H1
KUALA LUMPUR: The domestic financial stability remained intact in the first half of 2019 amid continued challenges in the external and domestic environment, with the ongoing trade tensions weighing on…
Govt seeking extra funds for 2020 Visit M’sia Year Campaign
KUALA LUMPUR: The federal government is proposing an additional allocation for the 2020 Visit Malaysia Year Campaign, said Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng. Hence, vendors and businesses in the tourism…