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Judicial Review Not Applicable to MACC Investigation of Albert Tei, High Court Confirms
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 — The High Court today dismissed an application for leave to commence judicial review filed by lawyer Mahajoth Singh, challenging two Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) orders linked to his client, businessman…
Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone Blueprint Near Completion Ahead of March Launch
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is in the final stages of preparing the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Investment Blueprint and Masterplan, which is expected to be completed by March 2026, the Economy Ministry announced.
In a…
Microsoft Reports 60% Profit Jump, but AI Investments Raise Investor Worries
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 29 — Microsoft reported a 60% jump in net income for the fourth quarter of 2025, but heavy spending on artificial intelligence (AI) unsettled investors.
Shares in the software and cloud giant fell about 5% in after-hours…
Philippines Posts Weakest Economic Growth in Over a Decade
MANILA: The Philippines posted below-expectations economic growth of just 4.4% on Thursday, marking the country’s lowest non-pandemic growth in nearly 15 years. Analysts attributed the slowdown to a corruption scandal and climate-related…
EPF, Government in Talks on Account 2 Withdrawals for MIHT Base Coverage
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is in discussions with the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) to consider allowing withdrawals from EPF Account 2 for the purchase of the new Base Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful (MHIT) product, said Datuk Seri…
Malaysian Drug Couriers Swapped in Iran Prisoner Deal Appeal for Remission
PETALING JAYA: Two Malaysian women who were imprisoned in Iran 13 years ago for drug trafficking have appealed to the home minister for sentence remission, saying they have already endured sufficient punishment.
In a letter to Home…
19 Foreign Nationals Detained in Klang Valley Spa Raids by Immigration Department
PETALING JAYA: Raids carried out by the Immigration Department at several spas across the Klang Valley resulted in the arrest of 19 foreign women.
In a statement issued on Thursday (Jan 29), Immigration Department director-general Datuk…
Govt Implements Three Key Measures to Maintain Affordable Housing Access
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has introduced three major initiatives to regulate house prices, aiming to ensure Malaysians continue to have access to affordable homes.
Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government, Datuk Aiman Athirah…
Police search underway for two suspects after patrol car forced off road in Meru chase
KLANG: Police are tracking down two local men following a high-speed incident in Meru in which they allegedly refused to stop for officers and used a fire extinguisher against a police patrol vehicle, causing it to skid off the road.
North…
MR DIY leads regional peers as analysts stay upbeat on growth prospects
Malaysian home improvement retailer MR DIY Group M. Bhd. has emerged as Southeast Asia’s strongest-performing stock this month, attracting growing optimism from analysts who see further upside driven by an improving domestic consumption…