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Bank Negara: Malaysia's economy driven by domestic factors despite US tariff risks

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) says Malaysia's economy is primarily driven by domestic factors, despite the escalating US tariffs impacting global growth. It stated that it is t... Read More


BNM: Medicine and procedure price display key to addressing medical inflation

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has called for stronger price transparency measures in private healthcare to help curb rising medical costs and protect consumers. In the central ... Read More


Malaysia's economy to grow 4.5-5.5pc in 2025, inflation manageable, says Bank Negara

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has forecast Malaysia's economy to grow between 4.5 and 5.5 per cent in 2025, driven by sustained domestic demand despite heightened external uncer... Read More


Police: Suspect caught after attempted arson at St Dominic Church in Miri, drug test positive

MIRI, March 23 -- Police have arrested a local man in his thirties in connection with an attempted arson at St Dominic and the Rosary Church in Taman Tunku here. Miri district police chief ACP Alexso... Read More


AI meets agriculture: Nigerian farmers boost yields with cutting-edge tech

ABUJA, March 23 -- With a few taps on his phone, Dandam Nangor knows exactly what temperature his greenhouse is at, when to water his crops and even the pH of the soil. Backed by artificial intellige... Read More


Proton e.MAS 7 makes international debut in Nepal as EV demand soars (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 -- Proton e.MAS 7 is officially launched in Nepal following a month-long tour across the Himalayan country. The launch in Nepal marked the debut of Proton's EV in the internatio... Read More


Woman driver in hospital after crash with Singapore transit bus (VIDEO)

SINGAPORE, March 23 -- A 34-year-old woman was taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital after her car was hit by an SBS Transit bus in Bukit Timah yesterday. The Straits Times reported that the accident occur... Read More


Federal Court dismisses Najib's objection over AGC's leave bid to appeal ruling on 'house arrest' order

PUTRAJAYA, March 23 -- The Federal Court has dismissed Datuk Seri Najib Razak's preliminary objection raised against the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) application to seek leave to appeal a lower c... Read More


Man found dead in Singapore's Pasir Ris Park

SINGAPORE, March 23 -- A 47-year-old man's body was discovered along the shoreline of Pasir Ris Park here on March 22, prompting an investigation by the police. According to The Straits Times, author... Read More


Facing US trade war and annexation threats, Canada to hold snap election

OTTAWA, March 23 -- Canada's new prime minister Mark Carney is expected to announce snap elections Sunday, seeking a stronger mandate as his country fights off a trade war and annexation threats from ... Read More