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Khaled questions Oslo's commitment to ties with Malaysia as missile refund hangs in balance
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (231+ words) SINGAPORE, May 31 " Malaysia is doubtful it will recover nearly RM543 million already paid to Norway for anti-ship missiles and has delivered a veiled warning that the cancellation could harm their long-standing bilateral relationship. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin raised…...
Eleven financial institutions ready for amended hire purchase rules from June 1, says Domestic Trade Ministry
4+ hour, 33+ min ago (489+ words) PUTRAJAYA, May 31 " A total of 11 financial institutions and hire purchase companies are ready to offer hire purchase financing under the amended provisions of the Hire Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026, which comes into force on June 1, according to the Ministry of Domestic…...
Japanese tech giant Soft Bank pledges RM347b AI infrastructure investment in Paris, largest ever in EU
5+ hour, 50+ min ago (467+ words) PARIS, May 31 " Japanese tech investor Soft Bank will spend 75 billion euros (RM347 billion) on artificial intelligence infrastructure in France, its founder Masayoshi Son told a French newspaper in an interview released Saturday. "This will be the largest investment in Europe in…...
Norway apologises but sticks to decision on Malaysia missile deal
3+ hour, 35+ min ago (202+ words) SINGAPORE, May 31 " Norway has apologised to Malaysia over the cancellation of an export licence for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM), but has maintained its decision to revoke the approval for the defence system. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin…...
Global agencies warn summer fuel security at risk as Hormuz blockade drains oil inventories worldwide
5+ hour, 22+ min ago (362+ words) WASHINGTON, May 31 " The heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and International Energy Agency warned on Friday of the risks to fuel security during peak demand summer months if oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz does not return…...
Drag queens and Minecraft players converge on Rotterdam for Twitch Con
7+ hour, 11+ min ago (391+ words) ROTTERDAM, May 31 " A venue in Rotterdam turned itself over to fantasy dress-up and gamer fanaticism on the weekend, with thousands attending Twitch Con Europe. The event, bringing together users and fans of the Twitch video livestreaming service, displayed a cacophony…...
Currency outlook: Ringgit likely subdued in holiday'shortened week, traders await US jobs report
4+ hour, 48+ min ago (294+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 " The ringgit is forecast to trade within a narrow range of RM3. 95 to RM3. 97 against the US dollar next week as trading activity may be subdued during the holiday-shortened week. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul…...
Kelantan farmers urged to stop letting cattle roam as road accident risks rise
6+ hour, 4+ min ago (447+ words) KOTA BHARU, May 31 " The rising cost of livestock farming is believed to be among the main factors behind the continued practice of allowing cattle to roam freely in Kelantan, posing safety risks to road users, especially on main roads at…...
No such thing as a free lunch: The problem with influencers as "food reviewers" in Malaysia
7+ hour, 54+ min ago (1095+ words) COMMENTARY, May 31 " My frustration begins where it often has, lately: an Instagram post. On their profile, Malaysian PAYGAP, a community initiative for salary transparency in Malaysia, posted a short clip with Ming Chun, one of Malaysia's more prominent food influencers…...
Semiconductor industries cannot be immune to the helium shortage caused by the US'Iran blockade " Phar Kim Beng
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (823+ words) MAY 30 " For decades, oil has dominated discussions of energy security in the Gulf." Today, however, a less visible but equally strategic resource is emerging as a critical vulnerability in the global economy: helium. Often dismissed as a gas used for…...