KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 15 – The ringgit is expected to strengthen against the US dollar next week, as sentiment for the greenback is expected to be influenced by geo-political tensions, a dealer said. Measures announced by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to strengthen financial markets, including revising rules to allow investors to fully
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 15 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak today launched Jentera Jalinan Rakyat Plus (JR Plus), which will function as a platform together with the Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) election machineries in facing the 14th General Election (GE14). Najib, who was accompanied by his wife Datin
Apple’s car project has gone quiet over the last few months after frequent reports detailed the company’s efforts to develop an electric vehicle. Now there’s a new development via Business Insider: Apple has registered with the state of California to test self-driving vehicles. Meanwhile, Apple’s name was added to the
SEOUL, Apr 14 – North Korea’s army vowed a ‘merciless’ response to any US provocation, the official news agency reported Friday, as tensions soar over Pyongyang’s rogue nuclear programme. A statement on KCNA, which cited Washington’s recent missile strike on Syria, said the administration of President Donald Trump had “entered the path
WASHINGTON, Apr 14 – The United States is assessing military options in response to North Korea’s weapons programs, a White House foreign policy advisor confirmed Friday, saying another provocative test was a question of “when” rather than “if.” As speculation mounted that Pyongyang is preparing to fire a trial nuke or missile
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 14 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak said the Barisan Nasional (BN) is ready for the 14th General Election (GE14) even if it is called earlier. Najib, who is also BN chairman and Umno president, said intensive preparations had been and were being carried out by Umno
PUTRAJAYA, Apr 14 – The appointment of Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein as the Minister With Special Functions at the Prime Minister’s Department received full support from the cabinet ministers, said Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. He said all cabinet ministers including Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi expressed
BEIJING, Apr 14 – From Twitter threats to Tomahawk missiles, US president Donald Trump’s unorthodox and seemingly impulsive approach to foreign policy has unsettled China, piling new pressure on its hands-off North Korea policy. As tensions rise on the Korean peninsula, Beijing appears alarmed by Trump’s strident pronouncements as it tries to
CHICAGO, Apr 14 – The man dragged off a United Airlines flight, sparking an international uproar, suffered a broken nose and concussion, his lawyer said Thursday, adding that he is planning to sue. David Dao was released from the hospital overnight and was at a “secure location,” attorney Thomas Demetrio said at
Earlier today, leaked schematics depicted the possibility of the iPhone 8 featuring the Touch ID sensor on the back as Apple faces difficulty integrating it into the display. Now, however, an unverified report from iDropNews claims that Apple is testing two different prototypes: one with Touch ID on the front
SEPANG, Apr 13 – Two women who had been tentatively charged with murdering North Korean Kim Jong-nam were today brought to the Sepang Court Complex here under heavy guard, for remention of their case. The duo arrived in two separate four-wheel-drive convoys escorted by Special Task Force On Organised Crime (Stafoc) personnel
PUTRAJAYA, Apr 13 – The appointment of Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein as Minister with Special Functions is timely due to his extensive experiences in addressing issues related to terrorism locally and abroad. While congratulating Hishammuddin on the appointment, Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin, Minister of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism (KPDNKK) also
WASHINGTON, Apr 13 – North Korea is ready to launch a nuclear test at its Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Site, the 38 North monitoring group reported this on Wednesday. The 38 North analysis group had described that the test site as “primed and ready.” “Commercial satellite imagery of North Korea’s Punggye-ri Nuclear Test
TOKYO, Apr 13 – Western Digital Corp has warned Toshiba Corp that the Japanese firm is violating a joint venture contract in plans to sell to its chip unit and urged that it be given exclusive negotiating rights. In a strongly worded letter dated April 9, Western Digital, which operates a semiconductor
PETALING JAYA, Apr 13 – HCK Capital Group Bhd said the recent rise in its share price and trading volume could be due to its share split and rights issue exercises, after it was queried by Bursa Malaysia yesterday. Last week, HCK, which is involved in the property, food, technology and media
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 13 – The Inland Revenue Board’s (IRB) tax audit and investigations into 20 large enterprises involving RM1.4 billion in lost revenue due to tax avoidance and penalties, is most likely to be finalised by this month. CEO Datuk Sabin Samitah said the government-linked and listed companies would receive an
TOKYO, Apr 13 – North Korea may have the capacity to launch a warhead loaded with sarin nerve gas, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Thursday, as tensions rise over the country’s missile and nuclear programmes. Sarin has been used in domestic attacks in Japan, notably in 1995 when the Aum Supreme
WASHINGTON, Apr 13 – US President Donald Trump offered an olive branch to Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, even as Washington and Moscow clashed over Russia’s alleged US election interference and Syria’s brutal conflict. Trump said it would be wonderful… if NATO and their country could get along with Russia. He said this with
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 12 – The Minister With Special Functions at the Prime Minister’s Department was necessary due to the current landscape of the country, said Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein. Hishammuddin, who was appointed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak to the portfolio yesterday said the position was a pro-active
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 12 – The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today as traders shifted their interests to Asian currencies, including the ringgit, on continued geopolitical tensions. At 6pm, the local unit stood at 4.4250/4300 against the greenback compared to 4.4310/4360 previously. A dealer said the greenback continued to remain
