KUALA LUMPUR, The ringgit was slightly higher at the close today, despite the US dollar remaining fairly favourable against other major currencies, amid anticipation for the United States (US) interest rate cut, said an analyst.

At 6 pm, the ringgit…

President Yoon Suk Yeol appointed Kim Wan-sup, a former vice finance minister with expertise in budget planning, as the new environment minister Wednesday, his office said.

Kim, known for his expertise in environment-related budget planning while se…

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia will immediately get in touch with countries that support the Palestine cause to seek action at the International Forum, including the United Nations General Assembly (PBB), following the decision by the International Court of Jus…

North Korea again launched hundreds of trash-carrying balloons toward South Korea on Wednesday, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said, with some pieces of garbage landing on the presidential office compound in Seoul.

The launch, which marked the seco…

KUALA LUMPUR, The Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department raided a row of six business premises in Kampung Masjid Jalan Segambut Dalam here today and arrested 11 foreign nationals.

Its director, Wan Mohammed Saupee Wan Yusoff said 10 of the foreigners, …

President Yoon Suk Yeol hosted a dinner meeting with Han Dong-hoon, the newly elected ruling party leader, Wednesday, a day after Han’s sweeping victory in the party leadership election.

The dinner, held in the garden in front of the presidential of…