Asia stocks ease; dollar, gold firms as tariff threat lingers
[New Straits Times] - 01/31/2025
SINGAPORE/BOSTON: Asian shares wavered on Friday, weighed down by the return of tech-heavy South Korean stocks from holidays, but relatively strong earnings from US tech giants kept risk sentiment intact while tariff threats pushed the dollar and gold prices higher. (c) New Straits Times Press (…)
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Swedish court delays ruling as Quran-burning protester Salwan Momika killed in shooting
STOCKHOLM, Jan 30 — A man who repeatedly burnt the Quran in 2023 in Sweden, sparking outrage in Muslim countries, (…)
[Malay Mail] - 30/01/2025
Oil prices rise amid US tariff threat but still set for weekly loss
Oil prices rose on Friday as markets weigh the threat of tariffs by US President Donald Trump on Mexico and Canada, (…)
[New Straits Times] - 31/01/2025
Brighten your CNY smile, even with dentures! — Afaf Syahira Ahmad Satmi
JANUARY 30 — “Doctor, I need a new set of ‘gigi palsu’(dentures). Can you make them quickly so I can wear them for (…)
[Malay Mail] - 30/01/2025
Quran burner shot dead in Sweden, five arrested
STOCKHOLM: An Iraqi refugee in Sweden who repeatedly burned the Quran in 2023, sparking outrage in Muslim countries, (…)
[New Straits Times] - 30/01/2025
Five family members of Miri landslide tragedy laid to rest, survivor share harrowing account
MIRI (Jan 30): Five family members who tragically lost their lives in a landslide at Kampung Lereng Bukit yesterday (…)
[BorneoPost] - 30/01/2025
Fuel, life jackets insufficient for flood rescues in Sibuti, says MP
MIRI (Jan 30): The shortage of outboard engine fuel and life jackets continues to hinder flood rescue operations in (…)
[BorneoPost] - 30/01/2025
Torrential rains cause widespread flooding in northern Sarawak
MIRI (Jan 30): Several areas in northern Sarawak have been hit by floods following continuous heavy rain since Jan (…)
[BorneoPost] - 30/01/2025
Bintulu to open new PPS at Paragon Street Mall to overcome overcrowding
BINTULU (Jan 30): A new temporary evacuation centre (PPS) will be opened at Paragon Street Mall to alleviate (…)
[BorneoPost] - 30/01/2025
Nine nations, including Malaysia, to meet in The Hague over Israel's violations of international law
THE HAGUE (NETHERLANDS): Nine countries, including Malaysia, will convene in The Hague to discuss their shared (…)
[New Straits Times] - 30/01/2025
‘Ham’ joke: Man held for threatening comedian, family to be charged tomorrow for criminal intimidation, says IGP
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 — The man detained for allegedly threatening a popular comedian and his family will be charged (…)
[Malay Mail] - 30/01/2025
Hindu pilgrims unfazed by Kumbh Mela stampede that killed 30, continue ritual baths in rivers
PRAYAGRAJ (India), Jan 30 — Swarming throngs of devotees bathed in rivers at the world’s biggest religious gathering (…)
[Malay Mail] - 30/01/2025
