The Melaka state government is setting its sights on bolstering its local business landscape by encouraging more companies in the state to be listed on Bursa Malaysia.

Melaka aims to boost local businesses, eyes more listings on Bursa Malaysia

The government is currently studying the proposal from marine robotics company Ocean Infinity to resume the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which went missing while en route to Beijing 10 years ago.

Loke: Govt studying Ocean Infinity's proposal to resume search for MH370

Construction work on the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Selangor has reached an average of 65% as of April, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

Progress of ECRL project in four states reaches 65%, says Loke

Malaysia's latest position in the Press Freedom Index is still considered good compared to the previous government, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

Malaysia's press freedom index position is still good, says Fahmi

The Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) by-election campaign is entering a critical period for all contesting parties and candidates to redouble their efforts to win as many votes as possible.

KKB polls: Parties, candidates redoubling efforts as campaign enters critical period

King Charles and other senior British royals are to relinquish patronages of almost 200 charities and organisations after a review of their association with more than 1,000 groups, Buckingham Palace said on Saturday.

King Charles and UK royals to relinquish dozens of patronages

Canadian police on Friday made arrests linked to the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in the province of British Columbia in June 2023, a source directly familiar with the matter said.

The source, who requested anonymity given the sensitivity of the case, said the Royal Canadian Mounted Police would brief media later on Friday.

Canada police make arrests linked to murder of Sikh leader Hardeep, says source

Just over six months ahead of the US election, the world is starting to consider what a return to a Trump presidency might mean. While Americans might be weighing up the difference between the two candidates domestic policies, the rest of the globe is more interested in what foreign policy decisions he might make.

What a second Trump presidency might mean for the rest of the world

The European Commission has warned three Chinese electric vehicle makers that they have not supplied sufficient information for its anti-subsidy investigation, according to two people familiar with the case.

If the Commission concludes that the provided information from sampled companies BYD, SAIC and Geely is insufficient, it could use evidence available elsewhere to compute tariffs, a move that can inflate them.

EU says information from three Chinese EV makers insufficient

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given the assurance that salary increase for civil servants starting this December, as announced two days ago, can be implemented through strict financial management.

Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the projected salary adjustment, estimated to cost over RM10 billion from next year onward, is feasible with disciplined financial oversight.

Civil servants salary hike achievable through prudent financial management — Anwar

Mastering Artificial Intelligence (AI) is crucial to ensure Malaysians themselves determine the cultural and moral values within this technology.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said if AI is not mastered, the values and morals embedded in it will be determined by those who control the technology, particularly from Western countries.

Master AI to shape own moral values, cultural impact in technology — PM

Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Pang Sock Tao has unveiled a five-pronged manifesto for the Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) state by-election.

Themed 'Kekal Kuala Kubu', the manifesto focuses on economic aspects; facilities; environment and recreation; heritage and culture; and the people's well-being.

KKB polls: PH candidate unveils five-point manifesto

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi hopes more Johoreans living outside Johor will return to the state and contribute ideas to ensure progress and development in the state that they were born in.

According to Onn Hafiz, the state government has initiated efforts to attract Johoreans who have progressed in their professional careers to come back and serve the state in efforts to turn Johor into developed status.

Onn Hafiz hopes Johoreans living elsewhere can come back and contribute ideas to develop the state

The Road Transport Department (RTD) has issued a recall notice for 600 units of Chery's Omoda 5 model vehicles, effective immediately, in response to a widely circulated incident on social media that occurred on April 28.

In a statement, the RTD announced that they have summoned Chery Corporate Malaysia Sdn Bhd to conduct a thorough investigation and gather additional information to ensure the safety of both vehicle owners and road users.

RTD issues immediate recall of 600 Chery Omoda 5 SUVs

Indonesia will permanently relocate the entire population of an island in North Sulawesi province because a volcano is threatening their safety.

Indonesia’s Ruang becomes ghost island as volcano erupts

The flight instructor and trainee of the Cessna 172 (9M ADA) type training aircraft which crashed in an oil palm plantation in Besout 2 Tambahan plantation, Sungkai near here have been identified as Captain Shahrul Imran Surea, 26, and Ho Jia Lee, 20.

Survivors of Sungkai plane crash identified

The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has confirmed that a Cessna 172N Skyhawk aircraft with the registration number 9M-ADA crashed near Felda Gunung Besout, Sungkai, Perak on Saturday.

CAAM confirms Cessna 172N Skyhawk aircraft crashed near Felda Gunung Besout

A training aircraft crashed in the Besout 2 Tambahan plantation area in Sungkai on Saturday.

Light aircraft crashes in Sungkai, two passengers survive

The Philippines central bank will require financial institutions to submit a report within 24 hours of discovering risks linked to money laundering and terrorist financing, as the Southeast Asian nation steps up its fight against illicit transactions.

Philippines' central bank tightens dirty money risk reporting rule

Retail sales typically slow in the second quarter of the year as consumers take a breather from spending after the festivities in the first quarter. As such, when retailers say their sales fell short of expectations during the two major festive periods so far this year, it is time to pay attention.

Retailers fear current weakness in consumer spending

Will Bank Negara Malaysia’s Monetary Policy Committee follow its Indonesian counterparts by raising interest rates when it holds its next meeting on Wednesday and Thursday?

The Week Ahead: All eyes on Bank Negara’s monetary policy meeting, Xi’s three-nation European trip

Hollywood superstar and acclaimed Malaysian actress Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh has received the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom from US President Joe Biden on Friday.

Michelle Yeoh receives Presidential Medal of Freedom from Biden

King Charles and other senior British royals are to relinquish patronages of almost 200 charities and organisations after a review of their association with more than 1,000 groups, Buckingham Palace said on Saturday.

The prospect of interest rates remaining elevated as the Federal Reserve (Fed) battles inflation is further clouding the outlook for shares of smaller US companies, which have lagged broader markets this year.

US small caps struggle as elevated interest rates take a toll

The flight instructor and trainee of the Cessna 172 (9M ADA) type training aircraft which crashed in an oil palm plantation in Besout 2 Tambahan plantation, Sungkai near here have been identified as Captain Shahrul Imran Surea, 26, and Ho Jia Lee, 20.

Electric vehicle (EV) maker Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding said on Friday it was targeting a valuation of up to US$5.13 billion (RM24.32 billion) in its US initial public offering (IPO), the first major floatation of a China-based company in more than two years.

China's Zeekr seeks up to US$5.13b valuation in US IPO

A training aircraft crashed in the Besout 2 Tambahan plantation area in Sungkai on Saturday.

The Melaka state government is setting its sights on bolstering its local business landscape by encouraging more companies in the state to be listed on Bursa Malaysia.

Indonesia will permanently relocate the entire population of an island in North Sulawesi province because a volcano is threatening their safety.

The Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) by-election campaign is entering a critical period for all contesting parties and candidates to redouble their efforts to win as many votes as possible.

Construction work on the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Selangor has reached an average of 65% as of April, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she still sees underlying price pressures receding even as a tight housing supply has helped stall the downward path of inflation.

Yellen says fundamentals still point to slowing inflation

The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has confirmed that a Cessna 172N Skyhawk aircraft with the registration number 9M-ADA crashed near Felda Gunung Besout, Sungkai, Perak on Saturday.

The Philippines central bank will require financial institutions to submit a report within 24 hours of discovering risks linked to money laundering and terrorist financing, as the Southeast Asian nation steps up its fight against illicit transactions.

The government is currently studying the proposal from marine robotics company Ocean Infinity to resume the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which went missing while en route to Beijing 10 years ago.

Google and the US Justice Department wrapped up closing arguments on Friday over claims that the Alphabet unit has unlawfully dominated web search and related advertising, in a case the government contends could shape the “future of the internet”.

Google trial wraps up as judge weighs landmark US antitrust claims

Malaysia's latest position in the Press Freedom Index is still considered good compared to the previous government, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the United Nations’ International Year of the Family (IYF). In the decades since the IYF was proclaimed, demographic shifts, technological transformations, migration, urbanization, and climate change have upended societies around the world. Responding effec...

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