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Malaysian ringgit off to weak start on first trading day of 2024, sentiment remains strong

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit opened lower in early trade on Tuesday, the first trading day…

Bursa Malaysia opens mixed on first trading day of 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (NNN-Bernama) — Bursa Malaysia, the stock exchange of Malaysia, opened mixed on the first day of…

Malaysian PM Anwar, wife express sympathies over earthquake in Japan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his wife, Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, expressed…

No Malaysians affected by earthquake in Japan

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), Jan 2 (NNN-Bernama) — As of the most recent report, no Malaysians have been reported to be involved…

Philippines’ Fireworks-Related Injuries Surge To 231

MANILA, Jan 2 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippines’ Department of Health, yesterday said, it has tallied 116 fireworks-related injuries on New…

Iranian Warship Entered Red Sea Amid Heightened Tension

TEHRAN, Jan 2 (NNN-TASNIM) – The Iranian Navy’s Alborz destroyer, entered the Red Sea yesterday, after passing through the Bab…

Iran Says It Reserves Right To Respond To IRGC Commander’s Assassination

TEHRAN, Jan 2 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran said yesterday, it would reserve the right to respond to the recent assassination of…

More Injuries, Damage Reported After Major Quakes Struck Central Japan

TOKYO, Jan 2 (NNN-NHK) – Multiple cases of damage and injuries have been reported, after strong earthquakes rocked Japan’s western…

Malaysians flock to Hatyai this festive season, contributing 2 billion baht to local economy

By Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK, Jan 1 (Bernama) — Visitors from Malaysia to Hatyai, the vibrant southern Thai city,…

Afghan Currency Value Increases 26.4 Percent In 2023

KABUL, Jan 1 (NNN-ANA) – Afghanistan’s national currency remains stable in the outgoing year 2023, spokesman for the country’s central…