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Simple Moments, Big Rewards: Malaysians Win with Shell’s water2go Campaign
7+ hour, 29+ min ago (326+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, 10 July 2026 — Shell Malaysia celebrated the winners of its nationwide ‘Shell Select Ganjaran water2go Berjuta’ campaign, marking a key milestone in its 135th anniversary celebrations by turning everyday moments into rewarding experiences for Malaysians. Over the course of the campaign, Malaysians…...
Vietnam jewellery giant caught up in probe into alleged US$11m diamond smuggling ring
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (263+ words) HANOI, July 15 — Vietnamese police are investigating an international diamond ring accused of smuggling 28,000 gems worth nearly US$11 million, with the country’s largest jeweller caught up in the probe. The former head of Phu Nhuan Jewelry’s (PNJ) gem certification subsidiary was…...
Malaysia's Side Hustle Economy Isn't By Choice
3+ hour, 15+ min ago (420+ words) A tech and lifestyle blogger at Ohsem.me I did it too, mostly just to breathe easier. That distinction matters. This is not a wave of Malaysians dreaming of becoming their own boss. It is a wave of Malaysians whose…...
Senior Citizens Bill must prioritise safety against abuse and scams
4+ hour, 40+ min ago (294+ words) PETALING JAYA: The upcoming Senior Citizens Bill must place the safety and security of older persons at its core as Malaysia faces a rapidly ageing population and growing risks ranging from elder abuse to financial scams, said Tan Sri Lee…...
Rachel Reeves says ‘no alliance’ more important than with the EU in likely last major speech as chancellor
10+ hour, 24+ min ago (892+ words) Rachel Reeves has said that the UK holds "no alliance" more important than its relationship with the EU in what is anticipated to be her final major speech as Chancellor. Reflecting on her two years in the Treasury, Ms Reeves…...
Ringgit strengthens against US dollar as investors eye upbeat Malaysia GDP outlook
7+ hour, 4+ min ago (417+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday as investors anticipated an upbeat advance estimate of Malaysia’s second-quarter (2Q) gross domestic product (GDP), analysts said. At 8 am, the local currency appreciated to 4.0740/0780 against the greenback from…...
Wells Fargo profit jumps on interest income boost, trading boom
7+ hour, 39+ min ago (562+ words) One of the longest-running English broadsheets in the Philippines WELLS Fargo’s profit jumped 17 percent in the second quarter as volatile markets kept its trading desks busy, while strong loan growth boosted interest income. The fourth-largest US lender’s net income was…...
Transparency, not silence, is how institutions earn trust, says former Mongolian PM
21+ hour, 53+ min ago (598+ words) THE credibility of institutions is tested most severely when cases involve public authority or individuals linked to positions of influence, says former Mongolian prime minister Gombojav Zandanshatar, as he called for transparency in the unresolved questions surrounding the Altantuya Shaariibuu…...
Court hears Zara showed no signs of psychological masking
1+ day, 17+ min ago (117+ words) Newswav Court hears Zara showed no signs of psychological masking Daily Express Online (Malaysia) is Sabah's top-ranked & most viewed English news site. It is also Sabah's leading & most circulated daily English newspaper. Kota Kinabalu: A registered counsellor and child psychologist…...
SC reinforces Islamic finance leadership with ethics-driven reforms and Shariah innovation push
1+ day, 28+ min ago (560+ words) MALAYSIA is raising standards across its Islamic Capital Market with a major push towards ethics-led innovation, stronger governance and global Shariah expertise, as Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) seeks to redefine the future direction of Islamic finance. SC Chairman Datuk Mohammad…...