KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within a constructive upward bias in the 1,730-1,760 range next week, with immediate support around the 1,700 level. From a technical perspective, 1,760 represents near-term technical resistance, where short-term profit-taking may emerge, said IPPFA Sdn Bhd director of investment strategy and country economist Mohd
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is expected to maintain its momentum and trade within a range of 3.93 to 3.96 against the US dollar next week, as investors shift their focus to key United States economic data for direction. Earlier this week, the ringgit strengthened to breach the 4.00 psychological level against the US
KUALA LUMPUR: Army Western Field Commander Lieutenant-General Datuk Malek Razak Sulaiman has been appointed as the new Chief of the Defence Force, effective tomorrow (Feb 1). Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, had consented to Malek Razak being promoted to the rank
NEW DELHI, India: Pakistan and Bangladesh are celebrating the resumption of direct air services after a gap of 14 years as a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight landed at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi. “The first direct flight from Dhaka landed in Karachi late last night, marking the resumption of air connectivity
BATU PAHAT, Johor: Police have confirmed the discovery of a local woman’s body at a house in Taman Damai here, believed to have been murdered by her boyfriend after her family was unable to contact her for three days. Batu Pahat District Police Chief, ACP Shahrulanuar Mushaddat Abdullah Sani, said
KUALA LUMPUR: PDRM FC cost Kuala Lumpur (KL) City FC some valuable points by drawing 1-1 in their Super League match at Selayang Municipal Council Stadium last night (Jan 30). KL City FC had come out strong in the first half in search of a win but it was PDRM
KUALA LUMPUR: Thousands of Hindu devotees carrying ‘archenai’ – trays filled with coconuts, money, fruits and flowers – thronged the city centre on Friday night to take part in the silver chariot procession in conjunction with the Thaipusam celebration. The procession began at about 9.00 pm from the Sri Maha
LONDON, England: Chinese company, Chery Commercial Vehicle (CCV), will establish its first European headquarters in the British city of Liverpool, local authorities said on Thursday, Xinhua news agency reported. The move is expected to strengthen the city region’s advanced manufacturing base as well as the electric and new-energy vehicle sector,
NEW DELHI, India: The leaders of Pakistan and Iran on Thursday discussed rising regional tensions amid a United States (US) military build-up near Iran. “We exchanged views on the evolving regional situation and agreed that sustained dialogue and diplomatic engagement are vital for peace, security and development in our region,”
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Singapore reaffirmed the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) as a key pillar of bilateral economic ties during a courtesy call between Economy Minister, Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir, and Singapore’s Minister for National Development, Chee Hong Tat, on Thursday. The ministers said the initiative is moving from