KUALA LUMPUR: The initiatives under the MADANI Economy has the potential to drive positive change for Malaysia by embracing a strategic and value-based approach, particularly during a time of domestic and global uncertainties, says Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC). It said from the economic perspective, the MADANI framework is timely
SUNGAI PETANI: The Kedah Unity manifesto launched by Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) last night is rational and in line with MADANI’s aspirations initiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, at the federal level. PH secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the manifesto was also comprehensive,
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit was lower against the US dollar in early trade today as the greenback had strengthened after the United States (US) announced its gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2023 (2Q 2023) last night. At 9 am, the local note depreciated to 4.5490/5525 against
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia retreated from yesterday’s gains to open lower today due to profit-taking amidst Wall Street’s bearish performance overnight. At 9.10 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) slid 4.17 points to 1,447.10 from 1,451.27 at yesterday’s close. The key index opened 3.06 points lower at 1,448.21.
ATHENS: Wildfires raging across parts of Greece has forced the evacuation of an air force base at the seaside town of Nea Anchialos, near the port city of Volos, as well as 12 settlements in the area, Xinhua quoted Greek national news agency AMNA’s report on Thursday. The relocation of
LOS ANGELES: US President Joe Biden on Thursday announced new actions to protect communities from extreme heat. Biden directed the US Department of Labour to issue first-ever Hazard Alert for heat and announced new investments to protect communities. Since 2011, more than 400 American workers have died due to environmental
KUALA LUMPUR: FTW Ventures Sdn Bhd, under its brand name, FTW Racing, has inked an agreement to become the exclusive distributor for the Fox Racing brand in Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, and Singapore for three years, automatically renewable after the said period. FTW Racing is a distributor and seller of motorsport
KUALA LUMPUR: Perikatan Nasional (PN) has announced its lineup of candidates who will be fielded in the state elections in Terengganu, Kelantan and Negeri Sembilan on August 12. PN will be contesting all seats at stake in the three states, as in Selangor, Kedah and Penang. In Terengganu, state PAS
PORT DICKSON: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced last night that the Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah will be visiting Malaysia next week. The Prime Minister said during the Brunei Sultan’s visit, several memorandums of understanding, including agreements on investment would be signed, giving a positive impact to
KUALA LUMPUR: The 14-day official campaign period for the six state elections will kick off as soon as the nomination process is over tomorrow. Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu are creating history by holding state elections simultaneously and electing their new assemblymen not during a general election.
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