KUALA LUMPUR (May 28): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Tan Sri Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus wrote a letter to editors on Sunday (May 28), with the title "Monetary policy is pre-emptive, not premature", as seen here below.

MONETARY policy decisions affect many facets of a nation’s economy. As such, it is often the case that such decisions are closely watched and debated not just by financial markets, but also by the general public.

BNM Governor: Monetary policy is pre-emptive, not premature

THE basis of true freedom is tolerance. Tolerance has nothing to do with endorsement of any view. And freedom is the sine qua non of any vibrant democracy.

When Pakatan Harapan (PH) was mandated by electorates to form the Government, one of its prime victories in promoting a new democracy was by repealing the Anti-Fake News Act.

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INDEPENDENCE is meaningless if it does not ensure self-governance. After all, we don’t get rid of unelected foreign rulers to replace them with new colonial masters from our midst.

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A free press is essential for a functioning democracy and open economy.

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There are two disturbing developments regarding media freedom in Malaysia today.

Firstly, criminal defamation charges under Section 500 of the Penal Code have been mounted against Ahmad Azam Mohd Aris, The Edge’s former editor-in-chief, as well as contributing editor Shanmugam Murugasu, over their coverage of the alleged perpetrators of penny stock manipulation.

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Smoking feels like a comforting embrace. Like a friend that consoles you through a hard time, even if it’s only temporary. Like a breath of fresh air, after drowning in the endless pool of life. Like the light that shines bright even in the darkest of places. Smoking feels timeless — there is an enticing charm to the idea of what makes the world feel limitless.

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Below is an excerpt from Hartalega Holdings Bhd executive chairman Kuan Kam Hon's letter to shareholders in the rubber glove manufacturer's 2022 annual report, which was filed with Bursa Malaysia on Friday (July 29).

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The government is currently studying the proposal from marine robotics company Ocean Infinity to resume the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which went missing while en route to Beijing 10 years ago.

Loke: Govt studying Ocean Infinity's proposal to resume search for MH370

Construction work on the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Selangor has reached an average of 65% as of April, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

Progress of ECRL project in four states reaches 65%, says Loke

A training aircraft crashed in the Besout 2 Tambahan plantation area in Sungkai on Saturday.

Light aircraft crashes in Sungkai, two passengers survive

Malaysia's latest position in the Press Freedom Index is still considered good compared to the previous government, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

Malaysia's press freedom index position is still good, says Fahmi

The Philippines central bank will require financial institutions to submit a report within 24 hours of discovering risks linked to money laundering and terrorist financing, as the Southeast Asian nation steps up its fight against illicit transactions.

Philippines' central bank tightens dirty money risk reporting rule

Indonesia will permanently relocate some 10,000 people living on an island in North Sulawesi following concerns that more eruptions could come from an active volcano that has already caused damages.

Indonesia relocates 10,000 people after volcano eruptions

The Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) by-election campaign is entering a critical period for all contesting parties and candidates to redouble their efforts to win as many votes as possible.

KKB polls: Parties, candidates redoubling efforts as campaign enters critical period

Hollywood superstar and acclaimed Malaysian actress Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh has received the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom from US President Joe Biden on Friday.

Michelle Yeoh receives Presidential Medal of Freedom from Biden

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the United Nations’ International Year of the Family (IYF). In the decades since the IYF was proclaimed, demographic shifts, technological transformations, migration, urbanization, and climate change have upended societies around the world. Responding effec...

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Electric vehicle (EV) maker Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding said on Friday it was targeting a valuation of up to US$5.13 billion (RM24.32 billion) in its US initial public offering (IPO), the first major floatation of a China-based company in more than two years.

China's Zeekr seeks up to US$5.13b valuation in US IPO

Retail sales typically slow in the second quarter of the year as consumers take a breather from spending after the festivities in the first quarter. As such, when retailers say their sales fell short of expectations during the two major festive periods so far this year, it is time to pay attention.

Retailers fear current weakness in consumer spending

Will Bank Negara Malaysia’s Monetary Policy Committee follow its Indonesian counterparts by raising interest rates when it holds its next meeting on Wednesday and Thursday?

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Hollywood superstar and acclaimed Malaysian actress Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh has received the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom from US President Joe Biden on Friday.

King Charles and other senior British royals are to relinquish patronages of almost 200 charities and organisations after a review of their association with more than 1,000 groups, Buckingham Palace said on Saturday.

King Charles and UK royals to relinquish dozens of patronages

The prospect of interest rates remaining elevated as the Federal Reserve (Fed) battles inflation is further clouding the outlook for shares of smaller US companies, which have lagged broader markets this year.

US small caps struggle as elevated interest rates take a toll

Electric vehicle (EV) maker Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding said on Friday it was targeting a valuation of up to US$5.13 billion (RM24.32 billion) in its US initial public offering (IPO), the first major floatation of a China-based company in more than two years.

A training aircraft crashed in the Besout 2 Tambahan plantation area in Sungkai on Saturday.

The Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) by-election campaign is entering a critical period for all contesting parties and candidates to redouble their efforts to win as many votes as possible.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she still sees underlying price pressures receding even as a tight housing supply has helped stall the downward path of inflation.

Yellen says fundamentals still point to slowing inflation

Google and the US Justice Department wrapped up closing arguments on Friday over claims that the Alphabet unit has unlawfully dominated web search and related advertising, in a case the government contends could shape the “future of the internet”.

Google trial wraps up as judge weighs landmark US antitrust claims