Written Confirmation Sought as Bumiputera Equity Rule for Tuition Centres Is Dropped
Malaysia's education ministry scraps 30% Bumiputera equity rule for tuition centres. Former deputy minister calls for written confirmation to clarify policy change.
Month: September 2026
Asia Tech Stocks Lead Regional Gains as Oil Dips on Saudi Supply Hopes
Asian tech stocks lead regional gains Monday as AI chipmaker demand lifts benchmarks. Oil slips amid Saudi pipeline recovery hopes. Market analysis inside.
12 Vessels In A Weekend: How Strait of Hormuz Shipping Traffic Collapsed Amid the US-Iran Stalemate
Shipping traffic through Strait of Hormuz drops 65% to just 12 vessels amid US-Iran stalemate. Global oil supply chains face critical disruption.
Capital A Initiates Court-Supervised Exit From BigPay and Tune Protect Stake Divestment
Capital A initiates court-supervised exit from 99.56% BigPay stake and Tune Protect divestment. Restructuring focuses on core aviation and digital travel operations.
Millions of Russian Voters Head to Polls for Russia’s Parliamentary Election Amid War in Ukraine
Russia's 2026 parliamentary election determines 450 State Duma seats amid Ukraine war. Millions vote as anti-war candidates excluded from ballot.
Residents Raise Alarms Over Batu Arang Waste-to-Energy Plant, But Expert Urges Calm
Batu Arang waste-to-energy plant approved but faces community backlash over air quality and pollution. Expert weighs in on modern safety technology.
