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Ether rises to record as crypto rally broadens beyond Bitcoin
(April 3): Ether, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency rose to a record high, as the rally in digital assets continues to broaden beyond Bitcoin. The digital token…
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Bursa likely to hit 1,600 level next week on rising commodity prices
KUALA LUMPUR (April 3): The benchmark FBM KLCI is likely to breach the 1,600 level next week in line with broader optimism about the US economy and…
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No plans to postpone roll-out of AstraZeneca vaccine, says deputy health minister
BAGAN SERAI (April 3): The government has no plans to postpone the administering of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine despite reports of its side effects on recipients abroad, said Deputy…
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MIC to support Muhyiddin, Bersatu pending decision by BN Supreme Council, says Vigneswaran
KLANG (April 3): MIC will support the leadership of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and work with Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) pending the Barisan…
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Number registered for Covid-19 vaccination still low, says PM Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR (April 3): The number of people who have registered for Covid-19 vaccination through the MySejahtera application is still low, compared to the total number…
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Construction of MRT3 project to continue, says Wee
SUNGAI BULOH (April 3): The construction of the Mass Rapid Transit Line 3 (MRT3) project, which was suspended by the previous government, will begin in the second half of this year. Transport Minister Datuk Seri…
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New Covid-19 cases rise to 1,638, three deaths reported — MoH
KUALA LUMPUR (April 3): Malaysia reported 1,638 new Covid-19 cases today, up from 1,294 reported yesterday, marking the fifth straight day of the figure staying above…
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Myanmar protesters defy crackdown, five killed; junta hunts critics
(April 3): Myanmar security forces opened fire on pro-democracy protests on Saturday killing at least five people, a protester and media said, as the military reinforced its…
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Taiwan releases train crash suspect on bond; prosecutors lodge appeal
HUALIEN, Taiwan (April 3): A Taiwan court on Saturday released on bond the manager of a construction site whose truck authorities believe caused a train accident…
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Term 'elder brother' shows respect for China's Wang Yi, says Hishammuddin
KUALA LUMPUR (April 3): Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said that the term “elder brother” he used at a joint press conference with his…
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XE Market Analysis: Asia – Apr 02, 2021
FX trade was thin in N.Y. on Friday, as Europe and Canada were out for Good Friday. The Dollar did move modestly higher through the shortened session, aided by the solid non-farm payroll spike of 916k, versus the 613k consensus. Earnings disappointed, falling slightly, while the workweek rose more than expected, and the unemployment rate […]