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AirAsia flight to China turns back due to engine issue, lands safely

KUALA LUMPUR: An AirAsia flight bound for China returned to Kuala Lumpur due to an engine issue shortly after...

Published 27 Mar, 2025 10:51am

World

Airlines fly over Afghanistan as Middle East becomes the greater risk

LONDON/SEOUL: Singapore Airlines, British Airways and Lufthansa have increased their flights over Afghanistan after...

Published 23 Aug, 2024 11:31am

Perspectives

Why I chose Malaysia for a ‘babymoon’

It helped that I had family there who could guide me, and the fact that I had visited Malaysia before and going to a completely new, unfamiliar country while pregnant seemed a bit daunting

Updated 01 Feb, 2024 02:55pm

Pakistan

Direct flights between Karachi, Kuala Lumpur soon: Malaysian HC

PESHAWAR: Malaysian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Mohammad Azhar Mazlan has said that the direct flight between...

Published 29 May, 2023 04:27am

Markets

Palm oil extends losses for fourth day, MPOB data in focus

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a fourth day on Thursday, as traders shifted their focus to the...

Published 09 Mar, 2023 11:00am

World

Malaysia landslide death toll rises to 25

KUALA LUMPUR: The death toll from a landslide at an unauthorised campsite in Malaysia rose to 25 as search and...

Published 21 Dec, 2022 11:09am

Markets

Malaysia ringgit, stocks surge on hopes of political breakthrough

Malaysia’s ringgit posted its best day in almost two weeks and equities rose 2% on Thursday amid signs of a...

Published 24 Nov, 2022 11:19am

Markets

Thai baht, yuan lead losses among Asian currencies ahead of Fed conference

Most Asian currencies were weaker on Wednesday, with losses concentrated in the Chinese yuan and Thai baht, as...

Published 24 Aug, 2022 10:50am

Markets

Most Asian FX and stocks gain as Fed rates outlook seen unchanged

Emerging Asia's currencies and stocks broadly gained on Thursday as the safe-haven dollar slumped to a two-month low...

Published 13 Jan, 2022 11:08am

Markets

Palm jumps over 3pc

KUALA LUMPUR: Palm oil futures began the new year on a strong note on Monday, jumping more than 3%, as recent floods...

Published 04 Jan, 2022 06:54am

Markets

Malaysia shares weaken ahead of c.bank rate decision

Equities in the broader region came under pressure following a weaker overnight session on Wall Street

Published 09 Sep, 2021 11:59am

World

Malaysia to impose tighter coronavirus restrictions in capital

Security Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said Kuala Lumpur and several districts in Selangor will see stricter measures imposed from Saturday for a period of two weeks.
Only essential busineses, including factories producing food and daily necessities are allowed to operate, he said.

Updated 01 Jul, 2021 04:50pm

World

China says military flight off Malaysia was 'routine training'

China has laid claim to nearly all of the South China Sea and has built numerous military outposts on small islands and atolls, angering other countries with competing claims to the waters.

Published 02 Jun, 2021 12:28pm

World

Malaysia probes metro crash that injured over 200

Most suffered minor injuries but 64 were taken to hospital and six were in critical condition Tuesday, authorities said.

Published 25 May, 2021 04:39pm

Pakistan

Dr. Shahzad for further enhancing Pak-Malaysia economic, trade ties

Shahzad Waseem expressed these views during meeting with Ikram Mohammad Ibrahim Ambassador of Malaysia who paid a farewell on Leader of the house in senate here at his residence on Monday, said a news release.

Published 24 May, 2021 05:56pm

Markets

Palm hits two-week low on worries over demand, lockdown

Dalian's most-active soyoil contract fell 1.9%, while its palm oil contract was down 2.2%. Soyoil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade slid 0.4%.

Published 21 May, 2021 11:46am

Markets

Palm rises for third day on improving exports, higher soyoil

Palm oil is affected by price movements in related oils as they compete for a share in the global vegetable oils market.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 12:06pm

Markets

Palm set for 3% weekly rise on prospects of strong demand, tight supply

Palm oil is affected by price movements in related oils as they compete for a share in the global vegetable oils market.

Published 09 Apr, 2021 10:55am

Markets

Palm tracks rival oils lower, down after 3 days of gains

Palm oil is affected by price movements in related oils as they compete for a share in the global vegetable oils market.

Published 08 Apr, 2021 11:20am

Markets

Indonesia's rupiah at near 5-mth low as US bond yields rise

"The additional spending boost could further support the US dollar," Mizuho said in a note.

Published 31 Mar, 2021 01:56pm

Markets

Palm drops as rival oils drag; March exports data underpin

Meanwhile, Dalian's most-active soyoil contract slumped 3.45% and its palm oil contract lost 2.06%. Soyoil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade rebounded with a 0.67%.

Published 31 Mar, 2021 12:51pm

Markets

Better exports outlook keeps palm steady amid higher output forecasts

Palm oil is affected by price movements in related oils as they compete for a share in the global vegetable oils market.

Published 17 Mar, 2021 12:36pm

Markets

Palm oil gains on overnight Chicago soy strength

Palm oil is affected by price movements in related oils as they compete for a share in the global vegetable oils market.

Published 04 Feb, 2021 11:06am

Markets

Malaysia palm reverses gains to catch up with cheaper rivals

Meanwhile, Indonesia set crude palm oil reference prices higher for February, increasing both export tax and levies.

Published 29 Jan, 2021 11:00am

Markets

Malaysia palm oil jumps over 2% on higher US soyoil prices

The benchmark palm oil contract for April delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange rose 82 ringgit, or 2.5%, to 3,348 ringgit ($827.89) a tonne by midday.

Published 27 Jan, 2021 02:53pm

Markets

Palm extends losses on cheaper rival oils

Meanwhile, Dalian's most-active soyoil contract fell 1.4% and its palm oil contract dropped 0.8%.

Published 25 Jan, 2021 12:48pm

World

Malaysia reports 3,631 new coronavirus cases with 18 new deaths, highest daily fatalities

That brings total infections in the Southeast Asian country to 176,180 cases and 660 total deaths.

Published 22 Jan, 2021 05:14pm

PIA's legal team to appear before UK court today

Federal Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan said PIA had failed to pay the lease of the aircraft that was held in Kuala Lumpur on time due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Updated 22 Jan, 2021 01:00pm

World

Malaysia expands lockdown measures to most states as virus spreads

Last week, capital Kuala Lumpur and six states went into a two-week lockdown.
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has said the lockdown measures were necessary as the healthcare system was at a breaking point.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 05:49pm

Pakistan

FO says passengers of PIA’s seized aircraft will be departing Kuala Lumpur tonight

"Our High Commission in Malaysia is in close contact with the relevant Malaysian authorities and Pakistan International Airlines to address the issue at the earliest," FO said.
The plane was held back by a local court in Malaysia as part of a legal dispute between the airline and another party.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 04:40pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / May 14	281.78
USD PKR Interbank Buying / May 14	281.68
USD to Japanese Yen / May 14	147.13
USD to Swiss Franc / May 14	0.84
Pound Sterling to USD / May 14	1.33
Euro to USD / May 14	1.12
UK LIBOR % / May 13	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / May 13	5,886.55
Nasdaq / May 13	19,010.09
Dow Jones / May 13	42,140.43
India Sensex / May 14	81,497.76
Tokyo Nikkei / May 14	38,113.18
Hang Seng / May 14	23,504.69
FTSE 100 / May 14	8,607.88
Germany DAX 30 / May 14	23,613.03
France CAC40 / May 14	7,846.03

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / May 13	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / May 13	295,096
Cotton US¢/pound / May 13	66.61
Petrol/Litre / May 14	252.63
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / May 14	63.39
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / May 14	3,234.38
Diesel/Litre / May 14	256.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Ghani Chemworld / May 14 Ghani Chemworld Limited(GCWL)	8.14 ▲ 1 (14.01%)
Al-Shaheer Corp / May 14 Al Shaheer Corporation Limited(ASC)	7.72 ▲ 0.84 (12.21%)
B. F. Mod. / May 14 B.F. Modaraba(BFMOD)	9.34 ▲ 1 (11.99%)
AN Textile Mill / May 14 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	10.79 ▲ 1 (10.21%)
S.G.Power / May 14 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	7.71 ▲ 0.71 (10.14%)
Hala Enterprise / May 14 Hala Enterprises Limited(HAEL)	12.05 ▲ 1.1 (10.05%)
Dewan Motors / May 14 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	36.03 ▲ 3.28 (10.02%)
Bunnys Limited / May 14 Bunnys Limited(BNL)	28.01 ▲ 2.55 (10.02%)
Flying Cement / May 14 Flying Cement Company Limited(FLYNG)	44.96 ▲ 4.09 (10.01%)
LSE Financial Serv. / May 14 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	21.99 ▲ 2 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Dewan Mushtaq / May 14 Dewan Mushtaq Textile Mills Limited(DMTM)	8.83 ▼ -0.97 (-9.9%)
Bilal Fibres / May 14 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	17.72 ▼ -1.87 (-9.55%)
Kohinoor Mills / May 14 Kohinoor Mills Limited(KML)	29.17 ▼ -2.75 (-8.62%)
TPL Trakker Ltd / May 14 TPL Trakker Limited(TPLT)	6.06 ▼ -0.53 (-8.04%)
IbrahimFibres / May 14 Ibrahim Fibres Limited(IBFL)	321.92 ▼ -26.51 (-7.61%)
F.Credit & Inv / May 14 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	7.41 ▼ -0.58 (-7.26%)
Dadabhoy Cement / May 14 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	4.51 ▼ -0.29 (-6.04%)
Merit Packaging / May 14 Merit Packaging Limited(MERIT)	9.01 ▼ -0.54 (-5.65%)
Samba Bank / May 14 Samba Bank Limited(SBL)	8.75 ▼ -0.52 (-5.61%)
Ist.Capital Sec / May 14 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	1.37 ▼ -0.08 (-5.52%)

Stock	Volume
At-Tahur Ltd. / May 14 At-Tahur Limited(PREMA)	38,761,905 ▲ 4.08
Fauji Cement / May 14 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	36,170,971 ▲ 0.33
Sui South Gas / May 14 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	32,384,781 ▲ 3.28
WorldCall Telecom / May 14 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	22,631,360 ▼ -0.01
Pak Refinery / May 14 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	20,536,680 ▲ 1.59
D.G.K.Cement / May 14 D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited(DGKC)	19,418,708 ▼ -3.26
Power Cement / May 14 Power Cement Limited(POWER)	19,235,608 ▲ 0.05
Cnergyico PK / May 14 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	19,025,407 ▲ 0.04
B.O.Punjab / May 14 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	16,672,255 ▼ -0.05
K-Electric Ltd. / May 14 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	15,717,046 ▼ -0.05

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