Thailand increases social benefits payments to ease cost pressures from Mideast conflict

  BANGKOK, April 11 — Thailand will increase its allowance for essential goods starting Monday to help mitigate the economic impacts of the Mideast war, which are particularly

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Ringgit may test 3.95 next week on West Asia ceasefire optimism, say economists

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — The ringgit is expected to maintain its upward trajectory next week and could breach the 3.95 level amid cautious optimism over developments in

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Bursa Malaysia seen trending higher next week on firmer sentiment and foreign inflows, with KLCI nearing 1,700

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index is likely to break above the 1,700 psychological level in the coming week on firmer sentiment, alongside oil price

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Sarawak government poised to unveil a substantial aid package next week

The Sarawak state administration has announced it will roll out a “sizeable” financial support package next week intended to alleviate the growing cost of living. Chief Minister Abang

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Usahawan Pahang catat jualan RM10.4 juta melalui program Agrobank

Kuala Lumpur: Seramai 23 usahawan tempatan mencatatkan pencapaian memberangsangkan apabila merekodkan jumlah jualan terkumpul sebanyak RM10.4 juta menerusi Program Agrobank Upward Migration (AUM) bagi 2025. © New Straits

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Sarawak suggests constructing a northern highway to connect Limbang and Lawas with Miri via Gunung Buda.

Sarawak’s Ministry of Infrastructure Development is forging ahead with a proposal to build a resilient all-weather highway connecting Limbang and Lawas in the north directly to Miri through

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UOB Malaysia sokong pelanggan terjejas akibat perkembangan geopolitik

Kuala Lumpur: UOB Malaysia menyatakan akan menyokong pelanggan yang mungkin terjejas akibat perkembangan geopolitik terkini, termasuk situasi yang sedang berlaku di Asia Barat. © New Straits Times Press

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Ringgit closes stronger against US dollar, regional peers on cautious optimism over Middle East

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — The ringgit swept higher against major and Asean currencies on the last trading day of the week, supported by sustained buying interest amid

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One Malaysian ship safely clears Strait of Hormuz, six awaiting passage, says Anwar

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Anwar says he was informed of the matter through a briefing by Petronas group president and chief executive officer Tan Sri Tengku

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Sarawak on track to achieve 5 mln tourist arrivals in 2026, says Abd Karim

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Abdul Karim speaks to reporters after chairing the Sarawak Tourism Steering Committee meeting for 2026 in Kuching on Friday. – Photo by

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