Новости за 07.03.2024

CANBERRA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said he does not accept the “fatalistic view of the world” that major-power rivalry has become a structural feature of regional affairs and nothing can be done to moderate it.

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, supported by bargain-hunting activities that emerged following the recent sell-off.

KUALA LUMPUR: BAM coaching director, Rexy Mainaky, chose to remain optimistic despite Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah's early exit from the French Open yesterday (March 6).

KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry (MoT) will roll out 10 sets of six-coach electric trains next year to boost Electric Train Service (ETS) ridership.

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said he has never taken out funds from the Retirement Funch Inc (KWAP) during his time as prime minister unlike a subsequent federal administration which admitted it had taken about RM20 billion from KWAP since 2018.

KUALA LUMPUR: The postponement of the screening of several international films in cinemas offers local films the opportunity to fill the gap.

PETALING JAYA: The government has been urged to invest more resources to enhance the operation and infrastructure of the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC).

ALOR STAR: Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for opening the door to discuss economic development projects for Kedah.

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has released tourism brochures translated into four languages to broaden its appeal and better communicate with international tourists, Sabah Media reported.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat descended into chaos today when an opposition leader raised the issue of a controversial remark made by a DAP veteran regarding non-Malay prime ministers.

KENINGAU: Keningau has been chosen as the first district to implement the Centralised Farm Management System (CMFS), aimed at increasing rice production to five metric tonnes per hectare, Sabah Media reported.

KUALA LUMPUR: The dismal first round exit in the French Open should be a wake-up call for shuttler Lee Zii Jia.

CANBERRA: As chair of Asean in 2025, Malaysia will attempt to breathe new life into Asean-led forums to achieve “something of consequence“, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

TOKYO: The Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA)’s 52nd Executive Board meeting was held here today (March 7), with the focus on balancing dissemination of information and diversifying revenue streams in the wake of fierce competition from social media platforms.

KUALA LUMPUR: The seemingly differing views of Bersatu leaders on the issue of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has put the party and its president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on the spot, says a political analyst.

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MANJUNG: Threatening notes were found scattered in front of the house of Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming's parents on Jalan Ling Sing Hang in Ayer Tawar today.

CANBERRA: As parties to four economic frameworks, including the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), economic relationship between Malaysia and Australia is set to strengthen further, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

KUALA LUMPUR: Former DAP leader Dr P. Ramasamy has urged Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to address the devaluation of the ringgit and instilling confidence in Malaysians rather than foreign investors.

PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) will ensure its allocation is spent wisely to avoid any leakage so that the people can benefit from it.

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia, as expected, has decided to keep its overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 3.00 per cent.

KUALA LUMPUR: History textbooks continue to contain erroneous facts, despite numerous studies refuting inaccuracies.

KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has asked the government to reveal if a house arrest was included as part of Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s royal pardon application.

ALOR STAR: The state government has taken proactive measures to identify Kedahans who wed in southern Thailand but have yet to register their marriage with the local religious authority.

KOTA BARU: The billion-ringgit worth of losses incurred by the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) has sent shockwaves among the younger generation of Felda settlers.