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Malaysian disabled talents win medals at International Abilympics in France
Friday, 31 Mar 2023 (The Capital Post)
Four people with disabilities have put Malaysia on the world map after clinching five medals at the 10th International Abilympics held in Metz, France from March 23-24 recently.
The International…
QuickCheck: Does Malaysia have the largest legal tender in the world?
PETALING JAYA, Friday, 31 Mar 2023 (The Capital Post) : Nowadays, it is about the hustle - getting out into the world, making money and making it big out there. So, would it be crazy to have big money in your wallet- literally?
Is it true…
Anwar arrives in Beijing to continue official visit to China
BEIJING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here on Thursday (March 30) to continue his official visit to China to advance the strategic partnerships between Kuala Lumpur and Beijing.
The special aircraft carrying Anwar from…
Govt spent RM42bil on fuel subsidies, Parliament told
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM42bil was spent on fuel subsidies last year, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.
The Deputy Finance Minister said that this amount was from the additional RM52.77bil allocation meant for the treasury's general…
Ringgit opens lower against US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the greenback as the US Dollar Index (DXY) was slightly higher by 0.20 per cent to 102.64 overnight, said an analyst.
At 9 am, the local note fell to 4.4170/4220 versus the US dollar compared…
FBM KLCI edges lower despite Wall Street gains
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower today despite gains on Wall Street overnight as mild profit-taking emerged in selected heavyweights.
The FBM KLCI eased 3.25 points, or 0.23% to 1,417.10 at 9.25am. The index opened 2.54…
Covid-19 Watch: 355 new cases, nationwide ICU bed usage at 60.3%
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia recorded 355 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday (March 29), bringing the total number of cases in the country to 5,048,268 infections since the pandemic began.
The Health Ministry's KKMNow portal reported that 354 of…
Government firm in awarding contracts in line with good governance principles – PM Anwar
PUTRAJAYA, March 29 (Bernama) -- The government is taking a firm approach in awarding contracts or projects to any party in line with the principles of good governance in administration, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.…
MMA: Govt should have more than one medical supplier for public health care
PETALING JAYA: Other sources for the supply and distribution of medicines for the public must be considered by the government as it is too risky to have a sole provider, says the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA).
Its president Dr Muruga…
Bursa joins regional rally as risk appetite returns
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI rose amid a regional rally as easing concerns over the global banking sector saw a resumption of risk appetite.
At 12.30pm, the key index was up 6.17 points to 1,415.26. There were 422 gainers compared with 345…