Новости за 15.04.2024

LONDON: Britain’s homes and businesses received 4.86 billion pounds (US$6.07 billion) in property insurance payouts in 2023, up 18 per cent from a year earlier, as weather-related home claims hit a record high, the Association of British Insurers said on Monday.

HONG KONG: Equities tumbled Monday in Asia after Iran ramped up Middle East tensions by launching a barrage of missiles and drones at Israel over the weekend, fuelling fears of a wider conflict in the volatile region.

FROM the first trilling notes on the guqin, the 600-strong audience was held in thrall with the delicate melodies of classical Chinese music at the recent ‘What is Qin’ concert at the Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre in Selangor.

GEORGE TOWN: Police will increase surveillance, checks and intelligence in the state to look out for the suspect involved in a shooting incident at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR: The dispute between former Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin and Datuk Lokman Noor Adam over the latter’s remarks on the government’s Covid-19 national vaccination programme was resolved today after the two parties reached an out-of-court settlement.

KUALA LUMPUR: Israel’s defence operation against Iran’s drone and missile attack on Saturday has reportedly incurred losses of up to four to five billion shekels (US$1.35 billion), Israeli media reported.

KUALA LUMPUR: An influencer from Russia sparked a heated debate by expressing his personal views on the friendliness of Malaysians on social media.

NEW DELHI: At least two people died and several others were injured when a two-story building collapsed in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday evening, local police confirmed to Xinhua.

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia started the day lower, reflecting cautious sentiments influenced by developments in the Middle East.

KUALA LUMPUR: Johor Baru’s (JB) hotels, retail and food and beverage (F&B) sectors saw spillover effects from Taylor Swift’s concert, a phenomenon generally referred to as “Swiftonomics”,  in Singapore last month.

KUALA LUMPUR: Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, 32, offered words of encouragement to singer Bella Astillah, 30, after she recently faced challenges in her marriage.

KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign investors net sold 11 per cent more shares in a 3-day trading week shorted by Hari Raya celebrations last week,  its seventh consecutive week of selling.

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar on Monday as the greenback’s appeal as a safe haven currency had strengthened amidst the current development in the Middle East conflict, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR: A personal bodyguard who was shot at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) arrival hall yesterday was still unconscious last night.

BEIJING: Oil prices fell at Asia’s open on Monday, as market participants dialled back risk premiums following Iran’s attack on Israel late on Saturday which the Israeli government said caused limited damage.

KUALA LUMPUR: The impending exit of private equity (PE) investors in Agilus Diagnostics Ltd could lead to IHH Healthcare Bhd’s associate Fortis Healthcare Ltd increasing its interest in the diagnostics lab chain in India.

KUALA LUMPUR: The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade range-bound with an upward bias next week ahead of the release of the palm oil industry data for March 2024, said a dealer.

KUALA LUMPUR: Economists believe there may be additional pressure on the ringgit, and selling pressure in the bourse this week (April 15) with heightened tensions in the Middle East likely to drive up crude oil prices, and send investors flocking to safe haven assets.

KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Treasury and Market research expects the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to only start its monetary policy easing in January 2025,  from July 2024 previously, on elevated core inflation numbers.

RAMONA: Mykolas Alekna of Lithuania shattered the world discus record yesterday, rewriting the oldest global men’s mark in athletics.

AUGUSTA: World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler captured his second Masters title yesterday, dominating a back-nine shootout for a four-stroke victory at Augusta National.

LIVERPOOL: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp’s farewell tour could end with a whimper after Crystal Palace delivered a huge blow to his side’s Premier League title chances with a 1-0 win at Anfield yesterday that left the German reeling.

LONDON: Arsenal’s Premier League title destiny was wrenched out of their own hands as they lost 2-0 at home to Aston Villa yesterday but manager Mikel Arteta said how they react will be crucial.

KUALA LUMPUR: IHH Healthcare Bhd, one of the largest healthcare groups in the world, is looking to sustain its double-digit growth this year, with a focus on organic and inorganic growth, public and private partnerships, and the expansion of continuum of care via ambulatory care centres (ACCs).

AUSTIN: Maverick Vinales overcame a horror start from pole on his Aprilia to claw his way back and win the Grand Prix of the Americas MotoGP in Texas yesterday.