KUALA LUMPUR: HSBC Global Research projects the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) to rise about 4.0 per cent this year to 1,510 points, as the country continues to provide opportunities for investors based on the trade diversion theme arising from the US-China tension. Head of equity strategy Herald van …

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – The party of Pakistan’s former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, considered the front-runner to win upcoming general elections, launched its campaign on Monday amid accusations that the military’s support is already giving him an edge over rivals. The campaign for the Feb. 8 polls, delayed since November, looks …

SHAH ALAM: Former Deputy Prime Minister Tun Musa Hitam proposed the establishment of an independent institution or an A. Samad Ismail Chair of Journalism, as an effort to elevate the journalism profession in the country. Musa said apart from enhancing the quality of journalism, it also commemorates the deeds and …

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is looking for a formula to improve governance of Approved Permits (AP) and Import Permits (IP) to increase the country’s competitiveness, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said this is vital as it will not only benefit consumers but also local producers, especially in …

KUALA LUMPUR: OCBC Global Markets Research has revised its 2024 crude palm oil (CPO) prices to average RM3,650 per tonne up from the previous estimate of RM3,400. In the Monthly Commodity Outlook, the research firm said the upward price revision reflects a growing supply risk as El Nino weather disruption …

GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) – Anti-corruption crusader Bernardo Arevalo took office as Guatemala’s president early on Monday after a chaotic inauguration caused by a last-minute attempt by opposition lawmakers to weaken his authority. After a delay of nearly nine hours, the newly sworn-in president and Vice President Karin Herrera made their …

ABIDJAN (Reuters) – An angry supporter attempted to strike Ghana coach Chris Hughton after their upset loss at the Africa Cup of Nations finals on Sunday and was taken away by police, team officials confirmed on Monday. Ghana were beaten by a stoppage time goal by the Cape Verde Islands, …

ALOR SETAR: The Sungai Kedah/Sungai Anak Bukit Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB) project here, which can solve flood woes in the city and Jitra, is expected to be completed on Sept 9. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, who is also the joint chairman of the State Development Action Council …

LONDON (Reuters) – North Korean hackers are sharing money-laundering and underground banking networks with fraudsters and drug traffickers in Southeast Asia, according to a United Nations report published on Monday, with casinos and crypto exchanges emerging as key venues for organised crime. The United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime …

RHB Islamic Bank Bhd and the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) have joined forces to promote financial inclusion to students in public universities via the first RHB MySiswa Debit Card-i Privileges campaign. According to RHB Islamic’s managing director and chief executive officer, Datuk Adissadikin Ali, the campaign was held to …