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ROME, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Italy's fertility rate fell to the lowest level ever recorded in 2024, the country's main statistical entity said on Monday.
BANGKOK: Thailand's economic outlook is worsening after the deadly March 28 Myanmar earthquake, adding to pressure for another interest rate cut next month to support the sluggish economy, according to analysts.
KOTA KINABALU: Sandakan will soon enjoy cheaper reserved parking, with the Sandakan Municipal Council (MPS) set to reduce the monthly rental rate from RM500 to RM300 starting April 1.
KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed amendment to the Education Act 1996 (Act 550) is expected to bring Malaysia closer to universal secondary school enrollment and reduce student dropout rates.
IPOH: A total of 2,040 road accidents were recorded on day one of Ops Selamat 24/2025 on Saturday, marking a 16% increase compared to the 1,758 cases recorded on the first day of Ops Selamat 22/2024.
MEXICO CITY, March 27 (Xinhua) -- The Central Bank of Mexico (Banxico) said Thursday it will again lower the benchmark interest rate amid the uncertainty generated by the changing economic policy in the United States.
China's annual economic growth rate in 2025 will "for sure be faster than that of last year", said a senior economist, stressing that there is great possibility for the government to roll out additional policy support within this year.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) announced a dividend rate of 5.25% and a total payment of RM514.20mil for the 2024 financial year (FY2024).
Sri Lanka's central bank has kept its benchmark interest rate steady for the second straight meeting to steer inflation toward the target while bolstering an economic recovery.
SYDNEY: Australia's consumer inflation slowed in February, helped by a fall in electricity prices, while the continued easing in home building costs and rents supported the case for more rate cuts in the months ahead.
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar as concerns over reciprocal tariff rates, which are expected to take effect on April 2, prompted traders and investors to adopt a more cautious stance.
SINGAPORE: Singapore's annual core inflation rate eased to 0.6% in February, data showed on Monday, and an analyst said the lowest reading in nearly four years meant an easing was possible at the central bank's policy review next month.
BUDAPEST, March 25 (Xinhua) -- The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) kept its base rate unchanged at 6.5 percent on Tuesday, maintaining a tight monetary stance amid elevated inflation risks.
KUALA LUMPUR: Despite a challenging year in 2024, the police maintained a completion rate of over 80% for criminal investigations, says Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain
PUTRAJAYA: The number of tuberculosis (TB) cases increased by 0.1% in 2024, with 26,183 cases reported compared with 26,149 in the previous year, says the Health Ministry.
PETALING JAYA: Since inflation is also driven by factors beyond demand, relying on monetary policy alone is not sufficient to address rising prices.
Chinese banks have held their benchmark lending rates for a fifth straight month amid a lack of monetary easing, as officials keep room open for stimulus in case US tariffs rise again.
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The estimated population of Brunei Darussalam for 2024 is 455,500 persons, compared to 450,500 persons in 2023, according to the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics.
Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has assured that rates at its crematorium in Jalan 229, Section 51A will remain unchanged, even if the proposed privatisation of its operation goes through.
