SST scope expansion a boost to national pineapple industry – LPNM

JOHOR BAHRU: The Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) is optimistic that the reviewed and expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST), which comes into effect on July 1, 2025, will positively impact the growth of the national pineapple industry. Its chairman, Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali, said the initiative will not only increase national revenue but also… Continue reading SST scope expansion a boost to national pineapple industry – LPNM
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SST scope expansion a boost to national pineapple industry – LPNM

JOHOR BAHRU: The Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) is optimistic that the reviewed and expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST), which comes into effect on July 1, 2025, will positively impact the growth of the national pineapple industry. Its chairman, Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali, said the initiative will not only increase national revenue but also… Continue reading SST scope expansion a boost to national pineapple industry – LPNM

Housewife loses over RM500,000 to investment scam

GEORGE TOWN: A housewife lost RM521,450 after falling victim to a fraudulent investment scheme carried out face-to-face in Seberang Perai Utara (SPU), near here, recently. Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said the Commercial Crime Investigation Division from the SPU Police Headquarters received a report from the 57-year-old woman yesterday, with investigations underway. “Based on… Continue reading Housewife loses over RM500,000 to investment scam
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Housewife loses over RM500,000 to investment scam

GEORGE TOWN: A housewife lost RM521,450 after falling victim to a fraudulent investment scheme carried out face-to-face in Seberang Perai Utara (SPU), near here, recently. Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said the Commercial Crime Investigation Division from the SPU Police Headquarters received a report from the 57-year-old woman yesterday, with investigations underway. “Based on… Continue reading Housewife loses over RM500,000 to investment scam

Malaysia committed to developing alternative timber sources to meet global needs

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia remains committed to exploring and developing alternative wood sources through strategic, innovative, and sustainable approaches, in line with rising global demand for locally produced wood products. The Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) said the initiative is crucial not only for the long-term viability of the country’s timber industry but also to maintain… Continue reading Malaysia committed to developing alternative timber sources to meet global needs
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Malaysia committed to developing alternative timber sources to meet global needs

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia remains committed to exploring and developing alternative wood sources through strategic, innovative, and sustainable approaches, in line with rising global demand for locally produced wood products. The Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) said the initiative is crucial not only for the long-term viability of the country’s timber industry but also to maintain… Continue reading Malaysia committed to developing alternative timber sources to meet global needs

MACC, TI-M support efforts to improve Whistleblower Protection Act

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) have expressed full support for the government’s ongoing efforts to improve the Whistleblower Protection Act. The MACC said the joint support was conveyed when the executive committee of TI-M, led by its president Raymon Ram, paid a courtesy call on MACC Chief Commissioner… Continue reading MACC, TI-M support efforts to improve Whistleblower Protection Act
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MACC, TI-M support efforts to improve Whistleblower Protection Act

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) have expressed full support for the government’s ongoing efforts to improve the Whistleblower Protection Act. The MACC said the joint support was conveyed when the executive committee of TI-M, led by its president Raymon Ram, paid a courtesy call on MACC Chief Commissioner… Continue reading MACC, TI-M support efforts to improve Whistleblower Protection Act

US inflation edges up as Trump tariffs flow through economy

WASHINGTON: US consumer inflation ticked up in May, in line with analyst expectations, government data showed Wednesday as President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs began to ripple through the world’s biggest economy. The consumer price index (CPI) came in at 2.4 percent from a year ago, after a 2.3 percent reading in April, the Department of… Continue reading US inflation edges up as Trump tariffs flow through economy

Malaysia’s IPI to grow moderately at 2.0% in 2025 – MIDF Amanah

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI), which expanded at a slower pace of 2.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in April, is expected to grow moderately at 2.0 per cent in 2025, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd. The investment bank said it is maintaining its forecast for the IPI to moderate to 2.0… Continue reading Malaysia’s IPI to grow moderately at 2.0% in 2025 – MIDF Amanah

Greenland ice melted much faster than average in May heatwave: scientists

COPENHAGEN: Greenland’s ice sheet melted 17 times faster than the past average during a May heatwave that also hit Iceland, the scientific network World Weather Attribution (WWA) said in a report Wednesday. The Arctic region is on the frontline of global warming, heating up four times faster than the rest of the planet since 1979,… Continue reading Greenland ice melted much faster than average in May heatwave: scientists

UPSI bus crash: MAIDAM channels RM49,500 in aid to families and victims

JERTIH: The Terengganu Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIDAM) has channelled RM49,500 in aid to the families and students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) who were affected by the tragic road accident on the East-West Highway (JRTB) near Tasik Banding in Gerik, Perak, on Monday. MAIDAM chief executive officer Assoc Prof Datuk Dr… Continue reading UPSI bus crash: MAIDAM channels RM49,500 in aid to families and victims
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UPSI bus crash: MAIDAM channels RM49,500 in aid to families and victims

JERTIH: The Terengganu Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIDAM) has channelled RM49,500 in aid to the families and students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) who were affected by the tragic road accident on the East-West Highway (JRTB) near Tasik Banding in Gerik, Perak, on Monday. MAIDAM chief executive officer Assoc Prof Datuk Dr… Continue reading UPSI bus crash: MAIDAM channels RM49,500 in aid to families and victims

Spanish court order probe into PM over airline bailout

MADRID: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez faced a new legal setback Wednesday as a court ordered an investigation into a potential conflict of interest related to his government’s financial bailout of Air Europa. The ruling came a day after the Supreme Court found that Spain’s top prosecutor — a government appointee — might have breached… Continue reading Spanish court order probe into PM over airline bailout

Education, career opportunities await youth at Perak PMR 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The Perak MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025, set to take place at the Lumut Waterfront from June 13 to 15, will focus on Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia leavers and students, in line with its theme, “Pendidikan Tinggi Pemacu Negara MADANI”. Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) Management Services Division undersecretary Faizal Said said the event aims… Continue reading Education, career opportunities await youth at Perak PMR 2025
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Education, career opportunities await youth at Perak PMR 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The Perak MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025, set to take place at the Lumut Waterfront from June 13 to 15, will focus on Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia leavers and students, in line with its theme, “Pendidikan Tinggi Pemacu Negara MADANI”. Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) Management Services Division undersecretary Faizal Said said the event aims… Continue reading Education, career opportunities await youth at Perak PMR 2025

UPSI bus tragedy: MOTAC calls for return of regulatory power for tourism transportation

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) today called for the return of regulatory powers over tourism transportation to the ministry following the tragic bus accident that claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students in Gerik last Monday. MOTAC stated today that the accident was not only a serious… Continue reading UPSI bus tragedy: MOTAC calls for return of regulatory power for tourism transportation
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UPSI bus tragedy: MOTAC calls for return of regulatory power for tourism transportation

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) today called for the return of regulatory powers over tourism transportation to the ministry following the tragic bus accident that claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students in Gerik last Monday. MOTAC stated today that the accident was not only a serious… Continue reading UPSI bus tragedy: MOTAC calls for return of regulatory power for tourism transportation

Suri rumah rugi lebih RM500,000 terperdaya penipuan pelaburan

GEORGE TOWN: Seorang suri rumah kerugian RM521,450 selepas terperdaya penipuan pelaburan secara bersemuka dalam kejadian di Seberang Perai Utara (SPU), dekat sini. Ketua Polis Pulau Pinang Datuk Hamzah Ahmad berkata pihaknya menerima laporan berkaitan kes itu daripada wanita berusia 57 tahun terbabit semalam. “Mangsa menyatakan diperkenalkan oleh jirannya berkaitan satu pelaburan yang menjanjikan keuntungan tinggi… Continue reading Suri rumah rugi lebih RM500,000 terperdaya penipuan pelaburan
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Lima lelaki ditahan terlibat pergaduhan di luar Stadium Bukit Jalil

KUALA LUMPUR: Polis menahan lima lelaki warga tempatan disyaki terlibat dalam pergaduhan selepas perlawanan bola sepak Kelayakan Piala Asia 2027 antara Malaysia dan Vietnam di Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil, semalam. Timbalan Ketua Polis Daerah Cheras Supt Ridzuan Khalid berkata kelima-lima lelaki berusia antara 19 hingga 27 tahun itu ditahan di kawasan tempat letak kereta B,… Continue reading Lima lelaki ditahan terlibat pergaduhan di luar Stadium Bukit Jalil
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Sea Level Rise 2025 workshop shows Malaysia’s commitment to tackling climate change

KUALA TERENGGANU: The hosting of the two-day ASEAN Workshop on Sea Level Rise 2025 is proof of Malaysia’s continued commitment to adapting to climate change at the Southeast Asian level. Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) deputy secretary-general (Environmental Sustainability) Datuk Nor Yahati Awang said the workshop, which began today and themed ‘ASEAN’s… Continue reading Sea Level Rise 2025 workshop shows Malaysia’s commitment to tackling climate change
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Sea Level Rise 2025 workshop shows Malaysia’s commitment to tackling climate change

KUALA TERENGGANU: The hosting of the two-day ASEAN Workshop on Sea Level Rise 2025 is proof of Malaysia’s continued commitment to adapting to climate change at the Southeast Asian level. Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) deputy secretary-general (Environmental Sustainability) Datuk Nor Yahati Awang said the workshop, which began today and themed ‘ASEAN’s… Continue reading Sea Level Rise 2025 workshop shows Malaysia’s commitment to tackling climate change

Kerajaan pastikan barangan asas kekal bebas cukai, jamin keterjaminan makanan – Mohamad Sabu

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan akan terus memastikan barangan asas seperti beras, minyak masak, sayur-sayuran, ayam dan ikan, kekal bebas cukai demi menjamin keterjaminan makanan rakyat. Menteri Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu berkata semakan semula pelaksanaan Cukai Jualan (CJ) yang berkuat kuasa mulai 1 Julai ini hanya melibatkan barangan pilihan dan premium, dengan kadar… Continue reading Kerajaan pastikan barangan asas kekal bebas cukai, jamin keterjaminan makanan – Mohamad Sabu
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Keluarga Nor Ayuni maafkan pemandu bas

JERTIH: Keluarga seorang daripada penuntut Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) yang maut dalam nahas di Jalan Raya Timur-Barat (JRTB) berdekatan Tasik Banding di Gerik, Perak pada Isnin lepas, Nor Ayuni Maslan bersedia memaafkan pemandu bas yang terbabit. Abang mangsa Ahmad Azizul Maslan, 26, berkata walaupun kejadian yang menimpa adik bongsunya yang berusia 21 tahun itu… Continue reading Keluarga Nor Ayuni maafkan pemandu bas
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Penang to host first ‘The Rise’ summit with 600 global Tamil delegates

GEORGE TOWN: A total of 600 delegates from 30 countries are expected to attend The Rise 15th Global Summit for Tamil Entrepreneurs and Professionals at the PICCA Convention Centre, Butterworth, from August 15 to 17. Penang Housing and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo said the summit, organised by the Development of Human Resources… Continue reading Penang to host first ‘The Rise’ summit with 600 global Tamil delegates
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Penang to host first ‘The Rise’ summit with 600 global Tamil delegates

GEORGE TOWN: A total of 600 delegates from 30 countries are expected to attend The Rise 15th Global Summit for Tamil Entrepreneurs and Professionals at the PICCA Convention Centre, Butterworth, from August 15 to 17. Penang Housing and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo said the summit, organised by the Development of Human Resources… Continue reading Penang to host first ‘The Rise’ summit with 600 global Tamil delegates

Local agricultural produce not subject to sales tax, says MOF

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has clarified that agricultural produce grown in Malaysia are not subject to sales tax under the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST). The ministry noted that there have been news reports that questioned the application of sales tax on local fruits. “This arises from the potential confusion of… Continue reading Local agricultural produce not subject to sales tax, says MOF
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Local agricultural produce not subject to sales tax, says MOF

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has clarified that agricultural produce grown in Malaysia are not subject to sales tax under the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST). The ministry noted that there have been news reports that questioned the application of sales tax on local fruits. “This arises from the potential confusion of… Continue reading Local agricultural produce not subject to sales tax, says MOF

Ukraine hosts southeast Europe leaders in Odesa summit

ODESA: Leaders from several countries across southeastern Europe were expected in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa on Wednesday, hours after it was targeted by Russian strikes. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, who maintains strong ties with Russia, was among those attending the summit, his office said, in his first visit to Ukraine since Russia invaded… Continue reading Ukraine hosts southeast Europe leaders in Odesa summit

Govt ensures essential goods stay tax-free, safeguarding food security – Mohamad Sabu

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will continue to ensure essential goods like rice, cooking oil, vegetables, chicken and fish remain tax-free to safeguard the people’s food security. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the implementation of revised Sales Tax (ST), effective July 1, only involves selected and premium goods, at a… Continue reading Govt ensures essential goods stay tax-free, safeguarding food security – Mohamad Sabu
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Govt ensures essential goods stay tax-free, safeguarding food security – Mohamad Sabu

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will continue to ensure essential goods like rice, cooking oil, vegetables, chicken and fish remain tax-free to safeguard the people’s food security. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the implementation of revised Sales Tax (ST), effective July 1, only involves selected and premium goods, at a… Continue reading Govt ensures essential goods stay tax-free, safeguarding food security – Mohamad Sabu

EU tells Israel to reverse move to cut off Palestinian banks

BRUSSELS: The EU on Wednesday urged Israel to undo a move by a far-right minister that threatens to paralyse Palestinian financial institutions. Finance minister Bezalel Smotrich announced Tuesday that Israel had cancelled a waiver allowing its banks to work with Palestinian ones. “The European Union is deeply concerned by the instruction by Israel’s finance minister… Continue reading EU tells Israel to reverse move to cut off Palestinian banks

Dozens arrested for Indonesian love scam ring targeting American men

DENPASAR: Indonesian police have arrested dozens on the popular resort island of Bali for allegedly running a love scam syndicate targeting American men, they said Wednesday. Police made the arrests after being tipped off about suspicious activity at a rented home in Denpasar, the island’s capital. A total of 38 suspects, seven of them women,… Continue reading Dozens arrested for Indonesian love scam ring targeting American men

5.9-magnitude quake rattles Taiwan: USGS

TAIPEI: A magnitude-5.9 offshore earthquake rattled Taiwan on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said, with AFP journalists reporting buildings shaking in the capital Taipei. Firefighters were dispatched to check the impact of the moderate quake, which hit 71 kilometres (44 miles) south of Hualien City. It struck off the island’s east coast at a depth… Continue reading 5.9-magnitude quake rattles Taiwan: USGS

Covid-19 remains a threat: Expert urges early testing, treatment and updated vaccination

KUALA LUMPUR: The public, particularly high-risk groups, are recommended to get the latest Covid-19 vaccine, which has been adapted to current variants, to ensure more effective protection. Family medicine specialist and Medical Mythbusters Malaysia vice-president Dr Megat Mohamad Amirul Amzar Megat Hashim said that, although many Malaysians have been vaccinated, earlier doses may no longer… Continue reading Covid-19 remains a threat: Expert urges early testing, treatment and updated vaccination
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Covid-19 remains a threat: Expert urges early testing, treatment and updated vaccination

KUALA LUMPUR: The public, particularly high-risk groups, are recommended to get the latest Covid-19 vaccine, which has been adapted to current variants, to ensure more effective protection. Family medicine specialist and Medical Mythbusters Malaysia vice-president Dr Megat Mohamad Amirul Amzar Megat Hashim said that, although many Malaysians have been vaccinated, earlier doses may no longer… Continue reading Covid-19 remains a threat: Expert urges early testing, treatment and updated vaccination

Nvidia trumpets European AI infrastructure push

PARIS: US chip giant Nvidia on Wednesday announced a broad infrastructure push into Europe, partnering with local companies to help build the continent’s “own ecosystem” for AI, chief executive Jensen Huang said in Paris. “In just two years we will increase the amount of AI computing capacity in Europe by a factor of 10,“ Huang… Continue reading Nvidia trumpets European AI infrastructure push

US appeals court allows Trump tariffs to remain longer

WASHINGTON: A US federal appeals court is allowing President Donald Trump’s global tariffs to remain in effect for now while it considers the case on an expedited track. The ruling issued Tuesday extends a temporary reprieve for the Trump administration as officials push back on a ruling by a lower court that blocked the president’s… Continue reading US appeals court allows Trump tariffs to remain longer

Apec finance ministers to unveil new roadmap to replace Cebu Action Plan in October

KUALA LUMPUR: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) finance ministers will launch a new roadmap to replace the Cebu Action Plan this October. Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying said the new roadmap will define the priorities of the Apec Finance Ministers’ Process (FMP) over the next five years. “It will identify the FMP’s medium-term initiatives and… Continue reading Apec finance ministers to unveil new roadmap to replace Cebu Action Plan in October
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Estonia sentences journalist to six years in prison for treason

TALLINN: An Estonian court on Wednesday said it had sentenced a journalist who used to work for Russian state media to six years in prison for treason. The court found that Svetlana Burceva had worked with a reserve officer of Russia’s FSB security service in “activities against the independence and sovereignty” of Estonia. “The sentence… Continue reading Estonia sentences journalist to six years in prison for treason

Zimbabwe sets lithium export ban

HARARE: Zimbabwe will ban exports of lithium concentrates from 2027 in hopes that mining companies start processing and refining the critical mineral locally, the government said. With the largest lithium reserves in Africa and exporting mainly to China, Zimbabwe is a key player in the global race to secure “transition minerals” needed to make electric… Continue reading Zimbabwe sets lithium export ban

Kyiv says Russia returned 1,212 soldiers’ bodies to Ukraine

KYIV: Ukraine said on Wednesday that Russia had returned the bodies of 1,212 soldiers who died fighting Moscow’s invasion, part of an agreement between the two sides reached at peace talks last week. Two rounds of talks in Istanbul between Russia and Ukraine have failed to yield a breakthrough in ending the war, though. Deals… Continue reading Kyiv says Russia returned 1,212 soldiers’ bodies to Ukraine

Israel MPs to vote on opposition bid to dissolve parliament

JERUSALEM: Israeli lawmakers will vote Wednesday on a bill submitted by the opposition to dissolve parliament, which if successful could start paving the way to a snap election. While the opposition is composed mainly of centrist and leftist groups, ultra-Orthodox parties that are propping up Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government are also threatening to back… Continue reading Israel MPs to vote on opposition bid to dissolve parliament

Kremlin says ‘quick results’ in normalising US-Russia ties ‘unlikely’

MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Wednesday said it was unlikely that attempts to improve Russia-US ties would bring “quick results”, after a series of calls between presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Trump has spooked Europe and Kyiv by pushing a rapprochement with Moscow, a dramatic reversal after three years of Washington tying to isolate Putin… Continue reading Kremlin says ‘quick results’ in normalising US-Russia ties ‘unlikely’

Sri Lanka raises electricity price in line with IMF bailout

COLOMBO: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka on Wednesday announced a 15 percent increase in the electricity price to shore up revenues for the state-run utility, in line with conditions imposed by an IMF bailout. The Public Utilities Commission said it allowed the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to charge the higher rates from Thursday, six months after a… Continue reading Sri Lanka raises electricity price in line with IMF bailout

Turkey to export 48 fighter jets to Indonesia: Erdogan

ANKARA: Ankara has agreed a deal to export 48 Turkish-made fighter jets to Indonesia, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Wednesday. Turkey’s defence sector, including the famous Bayraktar drones, accounts for a significant share of the country’s export revenues. “As part of the agreement signed with our friendly and brotherly country, Indonesia, 48 Kaan (fighter… Continue reading Turkey to export 48 fighter jets to Indonesia: Erdogan

HEB Group to speed up diversification to drive sustainable growth

KUALA LUMPUR: Engineering and project management consultant HSS Engineers Bhd (HEB Group) is looking to accelerate diversification and drive sustainable growth in the financial year ending Dec 31, 2025 (FY25) and beyond. HEB Group has strategically deepened its involvement in emerging high-growth sectors to broaden its sectoral coverage, while maintaining an entrenched presence in its… Continue reading HEB Group to speed up diversification to drive sustainable growth
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Centuries-old monasteries damaged in Greece quake

ATHENS: At least three centuries-old Greek monasteries in the religious enclave of Mount Athos were damaged in an earthquake over the weekend, the culture ministry said Wednesday. The ministry said the 5.3-magnitude undersea quake that struck Saturday in the northern Halkidiki peninsula had left structural and decorative damage at the 10th-century Xenophontos and Dochiari monasteries,… Continue reading Centuries-old monasteries damaged in Greece quake

Malaysia records RM89.8 billion approved investments in first quarter

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has secured RM89.8 billion in approved investments in the first quarter of 2025 (Q1’25), a steady 3.7% year-on-year increase despite a challenging global economic backdrop. In a statement today, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) said these investments, spread across 1,556 projects in manufacturing, services and primary sectors, are set to generate… Continue reading Malaysia records RM89.8 billion approved investments in first quarter
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