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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

Markets

Palm falls as Jan 1-10 exports plunge

The benchmark palm oil contract for March delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange fell 20 ringgit, or 0.5%, to 3,810 ringgit ($942.60) a tonne in early trade.

Published 11 Jan, 2021 11:36am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Mar 25	280.52
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Mar 25	280.27
USD to Japanese Yen / Mar 26	150.14
USD to Swiss Franc / Mar 26	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Mar 26	1.29
Euro to USD / Mar 26	1.08
UK LIBOR % / Mar 25	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Mar 25	5,776.65
Nasdaq / Mar 25	18,271.86
Dow Jones / Mar 25	42,587.50
India Sensex / Mar 26	77,971.12
Tokyo Nikkei / Mar 26	38,027.29
Hang Seng / Mar 26	23,483.32
FTSE 100 / Mar 26	8,660.31
Germany DAX 30 / Mar 26	22,923.69
France CAC40 / Mar 26	8,042.59

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Mar 25	17,085
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Mar 25	272,462
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Mar 26	69.26
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Mar 26	3,018.44
Cotton US¢/pound / Mar 26	65.37
Petrol/Litre / Mar 27	255.63
Diesel/Litre / Mar 27	258.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Mughal Iron & Steel (R) / Mar 26 Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Limited (R)(MUGHALR2)	3.01 ▲ 1 (49.75%)
Sec. Inv. Bank / Mar 26 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	9.99 ▲ 1 (11.12%)
Zephyr Textile / Mar 26 Zephyr Textiles Limited(ZTL)	11.40 ▲ 1.04 (10.04%)
Leiner Pak Gelat / Mar 26 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	110.80 ▲ 10.07 (10%)
Philip Morris Pak. / Mar 26 Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited(PMPK)	737.77 ▲ 67.07 (10%)
Data Agro / Mar 26 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	96.62 ▲ 8.78 (10%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Mar 26 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	58.44 ▲ 5.31 (9.99%)
Crescent Fib. / Mar 26 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	45.70 ▲ 4.14 (9.96%)
Popular Islamic / Mar 26 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	14.48 ▲ 1.31 (9.95%)
The Thal Ind.Corp. / Mar 26 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	340 ▲ 30.55 (9.87%)

Stock	Price
Elahi Cot. / Mar 26 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	135.93 ▼ -15.1 (-10%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Mar 26 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	12.95 ▼ -1.38 (-9.63%)
Atlas Ins. Ltd / Mar 26 Atlas Insurance Limited(ATIL)	58.50 ▼ -5.48 (-8.57%)
Bela Auto / Mar 26 Bela Automotives Limited(BELA)	167 ▼ -14.94 (-8.21%)
Kohat Textile / Mar 26 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	28.15 ▼ -2.4 (-7.86%)
Jubilee Spinning / Mar 26 Jubilee Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd.(JUBS)	10.88 ▼ -0.89 (-7.56%)
Frontier Ceram / Mar 26 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	22.40 ▼ -1.82 (-7.51%)
Noon Sugar / Mar 26 Noon Sugar Mills Limited(NONS)	73.62 ▼ -5.95 (-7.48%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Mar 26 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	900.16 ▼ -71.96 (-7.4%)
UDL International / Mar 26 UDL International Limited(UDLI)	7.11 ▼ -0.53 (-6.94%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Elektron / Mar 26 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	29,093,385 ▲ 1.6
P.S.O. / Mar 26 Pakistan State Oil Company Limited(PSO)	26,846,685 ▲ 1.38
TRG Pak Ltd / Mar 26 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	22,825,615 ▼ -0.92
Cnergyico PK / Mar 26 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	17,176,390 ▲ 0.07
B.O.Punjab / Mar 26 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	16,063,012 ▼ -0.18
Pak Petroleum / Mar 26 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	15,868,233 ▲ 7.49
Engro Fert. / Mar 26 Engro Fertilizers Limited(EFERT)	14,391,574 ▼ -1.85
WorldCall Telecom / Mar 26 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	12,412,844 ▲ 0.01
TPL REIT Fund I / Mar 26 TPL REIT Fund I(TPLRF1)	11,002,839 ▲ 0.06
Fauji Cement / Mar 26 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	10,156,162 ▲ 1.41

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