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01May

Melaka philanthropist celebrates 77th birthday, vows to continue charitable work

ilanthropist celebrates 77th birthday, vows to continue charitable work Log In Melaka philanthropist celebrates 77th birthday, vows to continue charitable work facebook sharing buttontwitter sharing buttonwhatsapp sharing buttontelegram sharing buttonlinkedin sharing button By RSN MURALI Nation Thursday, 01 May 2025   5:36 PM MYT Related News Melaka school library gets RM108k upgrade Metro News 06 Nov 2024 Melaka school library gets RM108k upgrade Nation 19 Jul 2024 Committed to...

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29Apr

Ringgit strengthens against greenback in early trade

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continued its uptrend in early trade on Tuesday, strengthening against the US dollar on buying interest in the local note, amid a decline in the US Dollar Index (DXY). At 8 am, the local currency was higher at 4.3585/3665 against the greenback, compared with Monday’s close of 4.3615/3665. The DXY fell 0.46 per...

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28Apr

Awesome potential of abiu

HAILED as a non-local fruit with great potential in Malaysia, the abiu (Pouteria caimito) , which is of South American origin, is making waves among local farmers. Many believe abiu, with its sweet jelly-like flesh which is said to taste like a combination of banana and pineapple, is sure to win the hearts of locals. In February,...

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28Apr

Ringgit opens nearly flat against US$

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened little changed against the greenback on Monday, as the US Dollar Index (DXY) ended a four-week losing streak after recent weakness below the 100-point mark. At 8.04 am, the local unit stood at 4.3700/3900 against the greenback, compared with last Friday’s close of 4.3705/3770. Analysts attributed the market’s cautious tone to lingering uncertainties...

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28Apr

Maldives President accorded official welcome at Perdana Putra

PUTRAJAYA: Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, who arrived yesterday for a four-day official visit to Malaysia, was accorded an official welcoming ceremony at Perdana Putra Complex here Monday (April 28). Muizzu was received by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the venue at 9am, after which the national anthems of both countries were played. Muizzu then...

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25Apr

Bill O’Riley compares Malaysia’s household income with the US

PETALING JAYA: American conservative commentator Bill O’Reilly has once again taken a jab at Malaysia, this time by comparing household per capita income between the country and the United States. Sinar Harian reported that O’Reilly claimed that Malaysia’s household per capita income stands at US$5,731 (RM25,061) per year, while the United States records US$42,220 (RM184,628). ALSO READ: Backlash...

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23Apr

Experts predict visa-free extension will boost economy

PETALING JAYA: The five-year visa-free extension for Chinese tourists to Malaysia will be more than just a tourism boost as it will potentially have a positive impact on the nation’s economy, say tourism players and business groups. Apart from stability, which allows tourism stakeholders to plan their products well ahead, they say positive spillovers can be...

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22Apr

Ringgit opens higher, traders eye key RM4.36 support

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar at the opening on Tuesday, with the local note poised to test its immediate support level at RM4.36. At 8 am, the local currency strengthened to 4.3550/3840 against the greenback, from Monday's close of 4.3670/3735. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd...

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21Apr

Ringgit rises to 4.39 on weaker dollar, US trade uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar on Monday, touching the 4.39-level as uncertainty over US trade policy weighed on the greenback amid ongoing negotiations with Japan and the European Union. At 8 am, the local currency strengthened to 4.3955/4195 against the greenback from last Friday’s close of 4.4100/4175. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief...

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21Apr

Child abduction by a parent: 22 cases of children taken out of Singapore between 2019 and 2024

SINGAPORE: When Jane’s (not her real name) former husband picked up her six-year-old son at her home in May 2024, she had little reason to believe the weekend visit would be any different from the past. Although the divorce was acrimonious, they stayed civil for their son’s sake. They have only one child. Jane, 35, was awarded...

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