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KAJANG, March 24 — The Shah Alam High Court today dismissed an application by GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) chief executive officer Datuk Nasiruddin Mohd Ali and 12 others who are facing charges of being members of an organised crime group to be allowed bail.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — The “you only live once”, or “yolo”, mentality among youth is believed to encourage them to experiment with same-sex relationships, which may contribute to rising HIV infections among men aged 20 to 39.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) emphasised that structural reforms and policies must take precedence over excessive reliance on international reserves to manage currency fluctuations.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — Malaysia plans to strengthen its regulations on the semiconductor sector in response to United States pressure to curb the illicit flow of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — Malaysia has extended its cooperation with China on giant panda conservation, allowing several pandas to remain at Zoo Negara, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — Malaysia’s third and current investment upcycle started in mid-2023, driven by a confluence of cyclical and structural factors, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will remain steadfast in ensuring monetary stability to back long-term, sustainable economic growth.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) total assets as of December 31, 2024, decreased 1.61 per cent to RM621.54 billion from RM631.74 billion in the previous year, with international reserves continuing to account for the bulk of assets at 84 per cent (2023: 82 per cent).

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said its longstanding policy of decentralising international reserves had led to the accumulation of sizeable non-reserve external assets, strengthening Malaysia’s external position.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — E-payment grew significantly last year, with the total value of select retail e-payment transactions increasing by 17 per cent to RM698.1 billion, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

PUTRAJAYA, March 24 — The domestic tourism sector experienced impressive growth in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024, recording 66.8 million visitors, while expenditure surged by 21.9 per cent to RM29 billion, according to a report by the Statistics Department (DOSM) today.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, March 24 — All permits for recreational and hiking activities in Selangor’s permanent forest reserves must be applied on the Selangor Forestry e-Permit System, or SeForest, from April 1. According to a notice by the Selangor State Forestry Department, valid...

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — The Selangor government is set to digitise the State Legislative Assembly’s official records to make them more accessible as part of its broader artificial intelligence (AI) transformation plan. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the move...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — A total of 1,482 children have enrolled in 71 Orang Asli schools as of February 17 this year, said Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — IJM Corporation Bhd (IJM) today marked a new milestone in security technology with the official deployment of Malaysia’s first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered security robot at Menara Prudential in the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX).

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has issued 5,113 permits for the sale of fireworks and firecrackers from March 1 to 11 in conjunction with the coming Aidilfitri celebration.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — The top 15 per cent (T15) income bracket fuel subsidy eligibility criteria, to be finalised by mid-2025, may push some consumers to downgrade their vehicle choices or switch to electric vehicles (EVs), according to MIDF Research.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — Foreign investors remained net sellers across eight Asian markets, with total outflows reaching US$564.9 million last week.

PUTRAJAYA, March 24 — The Federal Court here today dismissed a preliminary objection (PO) by Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak against the Attorney General’s application to obtain leave to appeal concerning the existence of an additional document in the case involving the former prime minister.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 – The Selangor government has launched a three-year artificial intelligence (AI) initiative in collaboration with Google Cloud Malaysia (Google Cloud) to develop AI-driven solutions for state administration. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari...