Bursa Malaysia gains early as Wall Street’s Nvidia boost lifts sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, tracking the better overnight performance on Wall Street bolstered by Nvidia’s strong earnings. At 9.11 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 3.00 points to 1,591.68, from yesterday’s …

Starbucks closes 50 stores across Malaysia amid ongoing anti-Israel boycott

Starbucks has reportedly closed dozens of stores in Malaysia, amid the ongoing widespread boycott of pro-Israeli brands and products throughout the country and the wider international community. According to the Malaysian news outlet, The Rakyat Post, …

Planning to get a home insurance in Malaysia? Let us guide you on coverage, policies, and what’s included

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 22 — Recent changes in global weather patterns have triggered flash floods across various parts of Malaysia, causing billions of ringgits in property damage. While natural disasters such as floods and landslides cannot be predicted, there …

PM Anwar praises India Grand Mufti’s reminder to lead Malaysia with patience and compassion

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today described a message of patience from India’s Grand Mufti, Al-Allamah Sheikh Abu Bakar Ahmad al-Malibari, as an inspiration for him to carry out his duties in leading the nation. Speaking at …

Student Research Projects in Malaysia Improve Global Health Education

When Zhang and Schneider were invited to a developmental pediatric assessment, they witnessed a three-way language translation that made the care accessible for both the patients and themselves. The medical team used Mandarin and Malay to communicate with …

Malaysia's inflation comes in at 1.9% in Oct

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's inflation increased 1.9% in October 2024, slightly above market projections that the increase in the cost of goods remained status quo from the previous month. In a statement, the National Statistics Department said the …

MSM Malaysia cautious on widening loss

PETALING JAYA: MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd saw its net loss for the third quarter of the year (3Q24) widen by 38% year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM49.8mil, even as revenue improved 6.8% to RM861.4mil. While the increased income can be attributable to improved …

Malaysia’s mixed pairs Tang Jie-Ee Wei, Pang Ron-Su Yin both book tickets to China Masters semis

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — Two national mixed doubles pairs today managed to reach the semi-finals of the China Masters tournament. Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei staged an upset over home pair Guo Xin Wa-Chen Fang Hui in three sets lasting over an hour. Ranked …

EP girls to play soccer in Malaysia

Việt Nam, Malaysia issue joint statement on elevation ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam and Malaysia on November 21 issued a joint statement on upgrading bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Vietnamese Party General Secretary Tô Lâm's official visit to Malaysia. Following is the full text …