Malaysia Proposes Establishment of ASEAN Science Diplomacy Centre
CYBERJAYA: Malaysia has proposed setting up an ASEAN Centre for Science Diplomacy — the first regional hub in the country dedicated to integrating science into public policy and…
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Super Micro shares drop 15% on weak earnings and guidance
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Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand expand local currency settlement network
KUALA LUMPUR: The central banks of Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand have appointed additional commercial banks to join their local currency transaction framework, further facilitating cross-border trade and investment…
Hong Kong issues top weather alert as torrential rains force closure of schools, courts, and hospital services
HONG KONG: Torrential downpours and blackened skies swept across Hong Kong and the surrounding high-tech hubs of China’s Pearl River Delta on Tuesday (Aug 5), shutting schools, hospitals,…
Nine Malaysian Firms Named in Forbes Asia’s 2025 ‘Best Under A Billion’
KUALA LUMPUR: Nine Malaysian public-listed companies have secured a spot on Forbes Asia’s 2025 “Best Under A Billion” list, which recognises the top 200 small and mid-sized enterprises…
Singapore Reviewing Malaysia’s Proposal for 4am Cross-Border Bus Services from Johor Bahru
SINGAPORE: The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and bus operators in Singapore are assessing a proposal from Malaysia to start cross-border bus services from Johor Bahru an hour earlier…
Malaysia to Defend Every Inch of Sabah in Maritime Talks with Indonesia, Says PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is committed to defending Sabah’s sovereignty amid ongoing discussions with Indonesia over a disputed resource-rich maritime area in the Sulawesi Sea, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said…