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Asian shares slip on slowdown fears; oil slide deepens

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By Andrew Galbraith and Tom Westbrook SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asian shares fell for a second straight session on Friday as worries about the Russia-Ukraine war and risks of recession punctured their rally, while plans to release oil reserves had crude prices heading for a sharp weekly drop. In Tokyo, the Nikkei was down 0.4% and set for a 1.5% weekly fall, while MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was 0.6% lower. S&P 500 futures and European futures were last up 0.2%. Oil prices slid further following Thursday’s announcement of huge releases from U.S. strategic re… Continue reading “Asian shares slip on slowdown fears; oil slide deepens”

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YOURSAY | Race-based politics may be around for a long time

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YOURSAY | ‘The longer we play this, the longer Malaysia will take to recover.’ COMMENT | Time to move away from race-based politics Fred Flint Stone: This is a great article by academician Rosli Khan on race-based politics. As for former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, how come the Malays continually voted and believed in his racist policies and corrupt intentions for so long? I feel nothing can straighten Malaysia’s corrupt and vindictive succession of political leaders. They are all tarred with the same brush of corrupt underhanded dealings when it comes to monies and contracts, which sh… Continue reading “YOURSAY | Race-based politics may be around for a long time”

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Bersatu and Pejuang reconciling?

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Good morning. Here’s what you need to know today. __Key Highlights __ Bersatu and Pejuang reconciling? MySejahtera’s post-Covid role Medical marijuana and mental healthcare in M’sia Bersatu and Pejuang reconciling? After a bitter break-up in 2020, Bersatu and Perjuang appear to be considering reconciliation. Pejuang president Mukhriz Mahathir revealed that Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin had met his father Dr Mahathir Mohamad two weeks ago. On the table, was an offer to work together in the next general election following both parties’ dismal showing at the ballot box. Pejuang performed mis… Continue reading “Bersatu and Pejuang reconciling?”

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Singapore court rejects Malaysian’s appeal in high-profile execution case

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By Chen Lin SINGAPORE (Reuters) – A Singapore court rejected on Tuesday an appeal against the execution of a Malaysian convicted of drugs smuggling, dismissing an argument put forward by his legal team that he should be spared because he was mentally impaired. Nagaenthran Dharmalingam has been on death row for more than a decade for trafficking about 42.7 grammes (1.5 oz) of heroin into Singapore, which has some of the world’s toughest narcotics laws. His plight has attracted international attention with a group of United Nations experts and British billionaire Richard Branson joining Malaysia… Continue reading “Singapore court rejects Malaysian’s appeal in high-profile execution case”

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YOURSAY | PKR the biggest liability in Harapan coalition

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YOURSAY | ‘Time has come for Harapan to get its act together for GE15’ Rafizi: Harapan should aim for 80 seats in GE15 to avoid losing relevance Daniel: PKR vice-president Rafizi Ramli has analysed it mostly correctly. However, Pakatan Harapan still needs to agree on how to synergise under one banner rather than going it alone. PKR needs to recognise that they were the biggest liability and in need of urgent solutions – some of which are covered by Rafizi. DAP, and by extension, Harapan, needs to secure the non-Malay votes by agreeing on a direction that matters most to these communities. Conf… Continue reading “YOURSAY | PKR the biggest liability in Harapan coalition”

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It’s a girl: Super rare Sumatran rhino born in captive-breeding center

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Indonesia has reported the birth of a new Sumatran rhino calf in a captive-breeding program aimed at saving the critically endangered species from extinction. The female rhino was born March 24 at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Way Kambas National Park in Sumatra’s Lampung province, according to a statement from Indonesia’s environment ministry. The calf is the offspring of Andatu, a male born at the sanctuary in 2012, and Rosa, a female captured from the wild in 2005. The ministry has yet to announce the name of the newborn. The newborn calf is the third Sumatran rhino (Dicerorhinus sumatren… Continue reading “It’s a girl: Super rare Sumatran rhino born in captive-breeding center”

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‘Forex Impossible’ seminar by SLMBC offers economic insights on crisis | Daily FT

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Offering deep insights into the realities of the current Foreign Exchange (forex) crisis as well as informed projections on future trends, was the focus of a seminar organised recently by the Sri Lanka-Malaysia Business Council (SLMBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. The keynote speakers were the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce CEO and Secretary-General Manjula De Silva, and Standard Chartered Bank CEO Bingumal Thewarathanthri, who made presentations that highlighted a comprehensive overview of the current challenges and future projections and strategic recommendations. The seminar also addresse… Continue reading “‘Forex Impossible’ seminar by SLMBC offers economic insights on crisis | Daily FT”