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Malaysia's jailed ex-PM Najib won’t serve jail term from home

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:01:47 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: Jailed former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has withdrawn his appeal against a court ruling denying him house arrest, local media The Edge reported on April 27.

Najib was found guilty of several corruption crimes linked to the huge 1MDB scandal.

He has been in jail since August 2022, serving a six-year sentence after being convicted of corruption and money launderin

Goldman Sachs agrees in principle to settle 1MDB case suit

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:55:40 GMT

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Goldman Sachs has agreed to settle a shareholder lawsuit accusing it of misleading investors over its role in the 1MDB scandal, marking another step in the long-running fallout from one of the world's biggest financial fraud cases.

In a letter filed in Manhattan federal court, Goldman and the shareholders said they had reached an agreement in principle and expect to submit the settlement

China's durian boom is ripening into a regional supply-chain story

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:18:38 GMT

BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- When durian season arrives, it makes a grand entrance to China via railway wagon, cold-chain container and express vessel, bringing with it a fruit whose distinctive aroma may divide opinion, but whose commercial appeal is unmistakable.

In the space of about 24 hours from the morning of April 25, three "durian express" vessels carrying 356 containers and more than 6,300 tonnes of fre

Patiala Police bust ISI-backed terror module, arrest four, recover explosives, arms

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:37:54 GMT

Patiala (Punjab) [India], April 28 (ANI): Patiala Police has busted a Pakistan's ISI-backed pro-Khalistani terror module allegedly responsible for a late-night attempted explosion on a railway track near Shambhu, arresting four radicalised habitual offenders and recovering a significant quantity of arms and explosives, officials said on Tuesday.

Those arrested have been identified as Pardeep Singh Khalsa of Mansa

EaseMyTrip Announces 'Great Indian Summer Travel Sale', Bringing Exclusive Travel Deals for Summer Holidays

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:17:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): EaseMyTrip, one of India's leading online travel-tech platforms, has announced its much-awaited 'Great Indian Summer Travel Sale', running from April 28 to May 6, 2026. The campaign offers exciting deals across flights, hotels, and holiday packages for travellers planning their summer getaways.

The 'Great Indian Summer Travel Sale' brings a range of exclusive travel deals across

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-3X3 BASKETBALL (CN)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:47:11 GMT

(260428) -- SANYA, April 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ma Diancheng (R) of China goes for a layup during the 3x3 basketball men's play-in phase match between China and Singapore at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

Kuwaiti Crown Prince, US VP review latest regional, international developments

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:49:56 GMT

KUWAIT, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Kuwaiti Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on Monday conducted a phone call with US Vice President JD Vance.

During the phone conversation, they exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as well as relevant challenges and serious economic problems affecting global maritime navigation

Blooming azaleas boost tourism, industrial growth in SW China

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:16:35 GMT

GUIYANG, April 27 (Xinhua) -- As spring unfolds in southwest China's Guizhou Province, a 125.8-square-kilometer ancient azalea forest in the Baili azalea scenic area in Bijie City stretches across the mountains like a vibrant ribbon, with more than 40 varieties in full bloom drawing visitors from home and abroad.

Cynthia Tan, a tourist from Malaysia, took a direct charter flight from Kuala Lumpur to Guizhou to ex

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-TEQBALL (CN)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:19:40 GMT

(260426) -- SANYA, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Sun Zhixu/Zhang Junming (L) of China celebrate scoring during the teqball men's doubles preliminary round group B match between Bin Abdullah M/ Muhammad Amirul Danish of Malaysia and Sun Zhixu/Zhang Junming of China at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Jingwen)

Interview: IMF official says Asian economies should promote energy supply diversification

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:16:55 GMT

The Middle East remains the main source of oil supplies for many Asian economies, but greater energy diversification -- reducing reliance on any single source by expanding the mix of energy supplies -- would strengthen Asia's long-term energy security, an IMF official said.

by Xiong Maoling, Li Rui

WASHINGTON, April 25 (Xinhua) -- The global energy supply disruption caused by the war in the

SINGAPORE-MALAY HERITAGE CENTRE-REOPENING

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:15:25 GMT

(260425) -- SINGAPORE, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Performers dance during the reopening ceremony of the Malay Heritage Centre in Singapore's Kampong Gelam on April 25, 2026.

The Malay Heritage Centre in Singapore's Kampong Gelam reopened on Saturday after more than three years of renovation. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-SAILING-FOIL WINDSURFING GIRLS(CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:45:31 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chen Yimin of China competes during the Foil Windsurfing Girls race of sailing at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)

Malaysian gov't tightens spending amid global supply crisis

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:15:32 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Xinhua) -- The Malaysian government is stepping up proactive measures to rein in non-critical expenditure as part of efforts to maintain economic stability amid rising global uncertainties, the Finance Ministry said on Wednesday.

The guidelines were issued to ministries and agencies to reprioritize their operating spending, in response to challenges stemming from global supply disruptions

Launching ceremony of documentary on China-ASEAN ties held in Kuala Lumpur

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:15:20 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Xinhua) -- The launching ceremony of a documentary on China-ASEAN ties -- "The Story of Synergy (ASEAN Edition)" -- was held here on Wednesday, bringing together guests from cultural organizations, think tanks, enterprises, and media outlets from China and Malaysia for in-depth exchanges on the future of China-ASEAN cooperation.

Speakers at the event underscored that China and ASEAN are c

Energy supply recovery could take up to a year if fuel crisis drags on, says Malaysian official

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:15:21 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Restoring the stable supply of energy, including crude oil, could take up to 12 months should the crisis in the Middle East drag on, Malaysia's Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said on Tuesday.

The already fragile supply of energy products from the Persian Gulf region could worsen if there were damage to oil and gas infrastructure, as repairs to the infrastructure co

Malaysia eyes 30 bln USD in green investments over next decade

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:15:18 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia is eyeing some 30 billion U.S. dollars in green investments over the next decade, Malaysian Deputy Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Abdul Rahman Mohamad said on Tuesday.

The country is determined to lead the regional shift toward decarbonization and is well-positioned to attract investments, particularly those aimed at renewable energy, grid infra

Malaysia launches first tokenized sukuk pilot

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:45:15 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Berhad, in collaboration with capital markets regulator the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), has successfully priced Malaysia's first tokenized sukuk worth 100 million ringgit (about 25.3 million U.S. dollars), marking a milestone in digital innovation within the domestic capital market, the two parties said in a statement on Tues

Economic Watch: China's durian boom is ripening into a regional supply-chain story

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:22:05 GMT

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- When durian season arrives, it makes a grand entrance to China via railway wagon, cold-chain container and express vessel, bringing with it a fruit whose distinctive aroma may divide opinion, but whose commercial appeal is unmistakable.

In the space of about 24 hours from the morning of April 25, three "durian express" vessels carrying 356 containers and more than 6,300 tonnes of fr

Malaysia data center investment resilient despite geopolitical risks: research

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:15:24 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Investment appetite for data centers in Malaysia remains robust despite geopolitical tensions and energy market volatility, supported by strong demand from hyperscalers and colocation providers, RHB Investment Bank said Tuesday.

The research house said in a report that industry checks point to sustained demand with minimal changes to planned investment, as artificial intelligen

China dominates sailing with five golds at Asian Beach Games

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:15:55 GMT

SANYA, April 28 (Xinhua) -- China dominated the sailing competition at the 6th Asian Beach Games, collecting five gold, two silver and two bronze medals as all the events concluded on Tuesday.

China's Cheng Wenyu won gold in the girls' Optimist event, with Singapore's Anya Alessia Zahedi and Thailand's Pariyaporn Chantarawong taking silver and bronze, respectively. In the boys' Optimist, Thailand's Rachata Sadtr

China overcomes late-night challenge at Thomas & Uber Cup Finals

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:47:16 GMT

HORSENS, Denmark, April 28 (Xinhua) -- China's men's and women's teams both recorded hard-fought wins at the 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup Finals Monday, overcoming a demanding schedule and late setbacks.

In the second round of Group A at the Thomas Cup, China defeated Canada 4-1 despite the late withdrawal of top seed Shi Yuqi due to illness.

Shi, who was listed as China's top singles player, suffered gastroi

Malaysia seeks AI capacity building to maintain competitiveness: PM

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:15:21 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia seeks collaboration with partners to build artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and compete with confidence in the global digital economy, not to merely be a user of such technology, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Monday.

While embracing AI and rolling it out in various applications, the government's focus remains on the people, with efforts to drive economi

Malaysia's KLIA passenger traffic rises 14.4 pct in Q1 on festive, connectivity boost

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:15:16 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Passenger traffic at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) rose 14.4 percent year-on-year to 16.9 million in the first quarter of 2026, driven by festive travel and expanding connectivity, airport operator Malaysia Airports said on Monday.

Across its domestic network, total passenger movements reached 27.4 million during the quarter, reflecting broad-based growth at key gat

Malaysian firms activate contingency plans amid shipping disruptions

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:15:21 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian industry players are activating contingency plans to manage disruptions along key global shipping routes, local media reported Sunday.

Firms, particularly in manufacturing and electrical and electronics (E&E), are already implementing mitigation measures, Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) president Wong Siew Hai told local daily New Straits Times.

Malaysia Q1 PPI falls 1.7 pct on agriculture, manufacturing weakness

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:15:14 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Xinhua) -- The producer prices index (PPI) in Malaysia extended its decline in the first quarter of 2026, falling 1.7 percent year-on-year, after a 1.5 percent drop in the previous quarter, official data showed on Monday.

The contraction was driven by declines in the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector, which fell 7.5 percent, and manufacturing, which slipped 1.7 percent, the Departm

Across China: Blooming azaleas boost tourism, industrial growth in SW China

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:18:03 GMT

Cynthia Tan, a tourist from Malaysia, took a direct charter flight from Kuala Lumpur to Guizhou to e

Hong Kong strengthens financial hub amid innovation, global cooperation

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:15:19 GMT

HONG KONG, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, said on Sunday that despite challenges brought by the ever-changing geopolitical landscape, Hong Kong continues to strengthen its role as an international financial hub while opening new growth opportunities through ongoing innovation and expanded cooperation.

Chan said in his blog th

China sweeps Denmark to reach Uber Cup quarterfinals

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:33:30 GMT

HORSENS, Denmark, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Defending champion China secured its second straight win in the Uber Cup group stage on Saturday, sweeping host Denmark 5-0 to book an early berth in the quarterfinals.

The top-seeded Chinese women's team produced a commanding performance in its second Group A tie, with all five matches won in straight games.

Wang Zhiyi, Han Yue and Xu Wenjing delivered victories in

Interview: Cooperation in renewable energy, global trade, education to boost Australia-China ties: Aussie media founder

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:15:20 GMT

by Qi Zijian, Liang Youchang

SYDNEY, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Stronger business links in renewable energy, joint efforts to revive the global trading system, and expanded education exchanges are among the key factors in strengthening Australia-China ties, said John Menadue, an Australian media founder.

"I think the relationship between Australia and China is steady and improving," Menadue, founder of the onli

Emerging majors provide int'l students in China with diversified choices: report

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:15:46 GMT

BEIJING, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Emerging disciplines such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data and new energy are offering international students in China a broader and more sophisticated range of academic choices, according to a report released by Xinhua Institute, which is affiliated with Xinhua News Agency, on Saturday.

The report, titled "Study in China: Contributing to the Building of a Community with a

Markets-Coverages- Digital Lloyds Syndicate Ki Expands Follow Capacity

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:37:18 GMT

Markets-Coverages- Digital Lloyds Syndicate Ki Expands Follow Capacity

Pasadena clinic received $34 million in Medicare skin graft scam, feds say

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:14:25 GMT

Pasadena clinic received $34 million in Medicare skin graft scam, feds say

SoFi CEO defends decision to hold guidance steady

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:35:51 GMT

SoFi CEO defends decision to hold guidance steady

April Fed meeting- Here's what changed in the new statement

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:35:44 GMT

April Fed meeting- Here's what changed in the new statement

Traders brace for $800 billion in earnings-related stock movement

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:35:33 GMT

Traders brace for $800 billion in earnings-related stock movement

Blockworks wants to become the crypto equivalent of Morningstar. How it plans to do it

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:35:14 GMT

Blockworks wants to become the crypto equivalent of Morningstar. How it plans to do it

Meta-Manus deal block draws the line in China's AI race with the U.S.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:34:59 GMT

Meta-Manus deal block draws the line in China's AI race with the U.S.

Fed interest rate decision April 2026- Fed holds rates steady amid dissent

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:34:42 GMT

Fed interest rate decision April 2026- Fed holds rates steady amid dissent

Ray Dalio says Kevin Warsh shouldn't cut interest rates in a stagflation era

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:34:33 GMT

Ray Dalio says Kevin Warsh shouldn't cut interest rates in a stagflation era

Kalshi bettors prediction Powell to stay as Fed Governor

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:34:26 GMT

Kalshi bettors prediction Powell to stay as Fed Governor

Here's everything to expect when the Fed issues its latest interest rate decision Wednesday

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:34:20 GMT

Here's everything to expect when the Fed issues its latest interest rate decision Wednesday

Private credit funds- Saba Capital tender offers for shares are below initial expectations

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:33:57 GMT

Private credit funds- Saba Capital tender offers for shares are below initial expectations

Jamie Dimon warns of 'bond crisis' ahead as global debt risks build

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:33:47 GMT

Jamie Dimon warns of 'bond crisis' ahead as global debt risks build

OpenAI partners with Customers Bank in push to automate finance

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:33:37 GMT

OpenAI partners with Customers Bank in push to automate finance

OpenAI reportedly missed revenue targets. Shares of Oracle and these chip stocks are falling

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:33:23 GMT

OpenAI reportedly missed revenue targets. Shares of Oracle and these chip stocks are falling

Meta shares look 'iffy' into earnings. How to trade it

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:33:14 GMT

Meta shares look 'iffy' into earnings. How to trade it

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square USA fund falls sharply in public market debut

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:33:07 GMT

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square USA fund falls sharply in public market debut

PayPal makes Venmo a standalone business unit as potential buyers circle

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:32:54 GMT

PayPal makes Venmo a standalone business unit as potential buyers circle

Sisilia Tuipolotu- Wales international to join Harlequins from Gloucester-Hartpury

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:18:51 GMT

Sisilia Tuipolotu- Wales international to join Harlequins from Gloucester-Hartpury

Power Pet Door App Update- What's New, What's Improved, and What it Means for Pet Owners

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:03:41 GMT

Power Pet Door App Update- What's New, What's Improved, and What it Means for Pet Owners

Scott McKenna keen to reward Scotland coach Steve Clarke's loyalty at World Cup

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:13:19 GMT

Scott McKenna keen to reward Scotland coach Steve Clarke's loyalty at World Cup

McInnes, McGlynn & Naysmith vie for PFA Scotland manager award

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:01:46 GMT

McInnes, McGlynn & Naysmith vie for PFA Scotland manager award

ViX Drives TelevisaUnivisions Q1 Earnings Growth

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:32:16 GMT

ViX Drives TelevisaUnivisions Q1 Earnings Growth

Bristol Hospital aims to finalize UConn deal by January

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:04:53 GMT

Bristol Hospital aims to finalize UConn deal by January

National Eisteddfod of Wales could see alcohol served late

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:12:45 GMT

National Eisteddfod of Wales could see alcohol served late

Dentist reveals habit that puts Brits at risk of gum disease

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:05:07 GMT

Dentist reveals habit that puts Brits at risk of gum disease

Singing activists disrupt NatWest meeting over climate backtracking - NatWest Group

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:34:55 GMT

Singing activists disrupt NatWest meeting over climate backtracking - NatWest Group

Barclay family avoids bankruptcy after deal with HSBC over 143m debt - HSBC

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:34:23 GMT

Barclay family avoids bankruptcy after deal with HSBC over 143m debt - HSBC

Barclays cuts back risky lending after 228m hit from UK mortgage firm MFS - Barclays

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:33:44 GMT

Barclays cuts back risky lending after 228m hit from UK mortgage firm MFS - Barclays

HSBC reviewing private school perk for bankers in Hong Kong - HSBC

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:33:20 GMT

HSBC reviewing private school perk for bankers in Hong Kong - HSBC

Sudan paramilitary leaders acquired 17.7m property portfolio in Dubai, investigation reveals

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:33:21 GMT

Sudan paramilitary leaders acquired 17.7m property portfolio in Dubai, investigation reveals

South Jersey farmers warn peaches may be hard to find this summer NBC10 Philadelphia

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:39:12 GMT

South Jersey farmers warn peaches may be hard to find this summer NBC10 Philadelphia

Urban areas host 80% of Englands homes at high risk of flooding, study finds - Flooding

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:18:14 GMT

Urban areas host 80% of Englands homes at high risk of flooding, study finds - Flooding

Another shadow banking hit but otherwise, Barclays looks fine - Nils Pratley

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:14:02 GMT

Another shadow banking hit but otherwise, Barclays looks fine - Nils Pratley

Shares in buy-to-let mortgage lenders fall after report Reeves plans rent freeze - Financial sector

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:12:27 GMT

Shares in buy-to-let mortgage lenders fall after report Reeves plans rent freeze - Financial sector

Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department hosts volunteer fair on Saturday, May 2

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:36:45 GMT

Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department hosts volunteer fair on Saturday, May 2