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Malaysian fuel prices Sept 2025 week three – up 3 sen; RON97 now RM3.21 per litre, diesel at RM2.93 per litre
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time once again for the weekly fuel price update in Malaysia, with the finance ministry having announced the retail prices of fuels for the coming week of September 18 to 24. The pump price of RON 97 petrol, which...

Malaysia launches national campaign for a safe Internet environment
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil launched the Safer Internet Campaign, designed to strengthen public awareness of risks such as online scams, gambling, cyberbullying and misuse of social networks by children under 13. He also highlighted the...

Malaysia Airlines and Qantas enter into codeshare partnership
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Airlines and Qantas yesterday announced a new codeshare partnership that will offer travellers greater connectivity, enhanced benefits and seamless travel experience across Australia, Malaysia and beyond. Building on their...

Malaysian students remain priority, says Higher Education DG on international student intake
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian students remain the priority in university admissions, says Datuk Prof Dr Azlinda Azman. The Higher Education director-general said the Ministry is committed to providing placements for local students, ensuring that they...
Bursa Malaysia ends at intraday high
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Continued buying momentum in financial services heavyweights pushed Bursa Malaysia to close at its intraday high today, with the key index strengthening its position above the 1,600 psychological level. At 5 pm,...

Azerbaijan’s parliament speaker Sahiba Gafarova addresses AIPA Women Political Leaders Forum
Speaker of the Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova, who is visiting in the city of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia for the 46th General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) of the Association of South East Asian Nations has delivered a speech at...

Anwar’s firm stance on Palestine in Doha earns praise from international observers, says deputy minister
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Zulkifli describes Anwar’s speech during the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha as one of the clearest and most assertive, offering practical solutions to the issue. – Bernama photo KUALA...

Business : Malaysian Media Focusing On China’s Tech Rise, Impact On Job Creation
From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail KUNMING (CHINA), Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysian media is showing strong interest in China’s advancements in technology, particularly in electric vehicles (EVs) and the digital economy, as well as focusing on how...
Another Malaysian unit of mm2 Asia receives RM1.5 million payment demand
MM2 Star Screen is also asked to pay 5% interest on the amount owed, along with the legal costs of film distributor Antenna Entertainments [SINGAPORE] A Malaysian subsidiary of entertainment group mm2 Asia received a payment demand for the sum of...

Pakistan, Malaysia strengthen trade ties at PMFA awards with ASEAN backing
TFD Report KARACHI: The Pakistan-Malaysia Friendship Association (PMFA) celebrated its 4th Appreciation Awards Ceremony, reaffirming the enduring partnership between Pakistan and Malaysia, built on friendship, trust, and expanding economic...
China's defense minister calls for strong support for global governance
BEIJING, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- China's Minister of National Defense Dong Jun on Wednesday called for efforts to provide strong support for global governance, and to work together to build a community with a shared future for humanity. Dong made the...

Brooke Burke, 54, Shows Off How She Keeps Her Abs Rock Hard, Malaysian Frog Legs & Mad Vols Fan Has Been Found
Frog legs, anyone? Mike N. takes us to Penang, Malaysia where he's working, I assume. Which one are you picking for dinner? I'm confused by the illustration. Do you pick up the frogs by the body and then use you hands to rip it apart to nibble on...

Uzbekistan Advances Draft Law to Introduce Islamic Banking System
Uzbekistan has taken a major step toward diversifying its financial sector with the approval of a draft law on Islamic banking in its first reading. Lawmakers in the legislative chamber of the parliament, the Oliy Majlis, debated the bill during a...

Ant International to launch Alipay+ in Saudi Arabia
It will connect to mada, Saudi Arabia’s national payment scheme. Ant International is launching Alipay+ in Saudi Arabia. The digital payments provider will launch cross-border payments between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s national payment scheme,...

Bank Negara Risks ‘Resetting’ Malaysia Into Third World Country, Say Private Doctors
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — The government’s “Reset” agenda led by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to curb medical inflation may force Malaysian specialist doctors to emigrate overseas, said a doctors’ association. Association of Specialists in Private...

Wardwizard Foods and Beverages Ltd expands International Footprint with New Exports to Bahrain and Germany
Wardwizard Foods and Beverages Limited, a leading food manufacturer specializing in authentic Indian ready-to-eat meals and frozen foods, continues to strengthen its role as a global exporter. Following successful shipments to Canada, USA, and...

Illegal Number Plate-Flippers Are Surprisingly Easy To Obtain In Malaysia
Ever seen those the iconic scenes in movies such as The Transporter and Taxi, where the number plate of the car flips from one to another at the press of a button? Well, believe it or not, both the mechanism and plates can actually be purchased on...

Survey Highlights Fragmented Cancer Care Pathway In Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — Public perceptions of cancer care in Malaysia show critical gaps across the pathway from screening and diagnosis through to treatment and survivorship, according to new research commissioned by Siemens Healthineers....

Malaysia’s strong stand on Palestine at Doha summit praised internationally, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — Malaysia’s firm position on Palestine during the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha has received positive responses from international political observers, underscoring the country’s steadfast commitment to justice and...

MIHAS expo in Malaysia stresses China's importance in halal trade
By PRIME SARMIENTO in Kuala Lumpur | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-09-17 17:29 Reezal Merican Naina Merican (right), chairman of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation, or MATRADE, and CEO Mohd Mustafa Abdul Aziz at the Malaysia...