Retail prices of RON97, RON95, diesel remain unchanged from November 21 to 27 Posted on 21/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — The retail prices for RON97 and RON95 petrol will remain unchanged, at RM3.19 and RM2.05 per litre respectively, from Nov 21 to 27. The Ministry of Finance in a statement today said that the retail price of diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will also remain at RM2.95 per litre, while in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan, the price remained at RM2.15 per litre during the same period. It said the prices were fixed based on the weekly retail prices of petroleum products, using the Automatic Pricing Mechanism formula. “The government will continue to monitor the trends of global crude oil prices and take appropriate measures to ensure the continued welfare and well-being of the people,” it added. — Bernama News
Trump gears up for round two with media Posted on 08/11/2024 Britain’s newspapers cover the news of Donald Trump winning the US presidential election on their front pages. (AP pic) NEW YORK: Donald Trump’s election has raised fears he will double down on his notorious animosity toward the media, which he has repeatedly attacked with vitriol and lawsuits. Following his victory Trump… Read More
Nepal’s first transgender candidates run for local office Posted on 29/11/2024 Transgender candidates Honey Maharjan (left) and Mouni Maharjan represent the People’s Socialist Party in the upcoming local by-election in Kirtipur. (EPA Images pic) KIRTIPUR: Two transgender candidates are contesting Nepal’s local by-elections for the first time, hoping to push for political representation among sexual and gender minorities in the Himalayan nation…. Read More
Spain fines ‘abusive’ budget airlines US$187mil Posted on 23/11/2024 Volotea and Vueling are among five carriers charged by the Spanish government. (EPA Image pic) MADRID: Spain’s leftist government said Friday it has fined five budget airlines including Ryanair and EasyJet €179 million (US$187 million) for “abusive practices” such as charging passengers for hand luggage. The carriers, which included Spanish… Read More