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Fitch Solutions unit trims Malaysia's 2025 GDP forecast as global risks rise

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 -- BMI has revised its forecast for Malaysia's economic growth in 2025 to 4.2 per cent, down from an earlier projection of 5.0 per cent. The research firm, part of Fitch Solution... Read More


Health experts: Covid-19 cases in Thailand nearly seven times more widespread than influenza

BANGKOK, May 20 -- Several health experts have highlighted that the current Covid-19 outbreak is nearly seven times more widespread than influenza, according to Associate Professor Dr Thira Woratanara... Read More


Covid-19 outbreak nearly seven times more widespread than influenza, say health experts

BANGKOK, May 20 -- Several health experts have highlighted that the current Covid-19 outbreak is nearly seven times more widespread than influenza, according to Associate Professor Dr Thira Woratanara... Read More


Selangor orders vape ad seizures, mulls sales ban amid rising teen use

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 -- The Selangor government has directed local councils to seize all vape-related advertisements across the state with immediate effect. This move comes as part of early efforts t... Read More


Man accused of trying to kill ex-wife at KLIA now wants a plea deal

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 -- A travel agency manager facing charges of attempted murder and causing injury at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has applied for a plea bargain at the Sepang Sessions... Read More


Driver with 'headache' causes multi-vehicle crash at Gopeng traffic light (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 -- The driver of a Toyota Hilux claimed a sudden headache caused him to crash into three vehicles stopped at a red light along KM19.5 of the Ipoh-Kuala Lumpur highway yesterday. ... Read More


Putrajaya rejects Kedah MB's charge of REE mining obstruction, says states responsible for implementation

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 -- The federal government has rejected Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor's claim that it is deliberately delaying rare earth mining guidelines to hinder the pr... Read More


Police investigate fatal collision on Johor Baru-Pontian Highway

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 -- A 25-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a car at KM 24.1 of the Johor Baru-Pontian road yesterday. Police said the accident occurred at around 11.20am when a Per... Read More


BTS's Jin surprises fans with Tom Cruise on 'Run Jin' show

SEOUL, May 19 -- BTS's Jin shocked fans worldwide by hosting Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise on his variety show, Run Jin. The collaboration came about after Cruise's team reached out to Jin's team, ex... Read More


Bangkok waistlines widen: Over half suffer from abdominal obesity - well above Thailand's 39pc national average

BANGKOK, May 19 -- Over 56 per cent of Bangkok residents are affected by abdominal obesity, placing them at higher risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) than people in other parts of Thailand, acco... Read More