GENEVA, July 10 — Big technology companies are not bigger than the law of any country, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The ringgit opened firmer against the United States dollar today, as markets shrugged off the 25-basis-point Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) cut to 2.75 per cent by Bank Negara Malaysia yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and Related Meetings commenced successfully in Kuala Lumpur today, marking the beginning of a series of high-level discussions under Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship for 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to lower the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent is a prudent and proactive measure amid global economic uncertainties.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The accession of Algeria and Uruguay to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) provides a formal mechanism that allows both countries to engage more effectively with Asean, whether through multilateral or bilateral frameworks, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stated that Asean must remain a principled platform that upholds justice and international law, and champions the voices of the oppressed.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has summoned Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan to testify regarding the sale of shares and privatisation of Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) tomorrow.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 remained at RM3.18 and RM2.05 per litre, respectively, from tomorrow to July 16.

GENEVA, July 9 — Malaysia has officially announced its candidacy for re-election to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council, for the 2027-2030 term.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has urged Asean to embrace the Asean Community Vision 2045 as the region navigates increasing global uncertainty, warning that only foresight and strategy can ensure stability and progress.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang has urged Asean members to forge stronger regional partnerships to preserve, sustain and innovate the region’s rich textile heritage.

PUTRAJAYA, July 9 — Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir has advised university students nationwide to be cautious and avoid falling into buy now, pay later (BNPL) schemes or high-interest loan traps that could saddle them with unmanageable debt.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Asean’s centrality must remain the bloc’s “north star”, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, as members navigate rising geopolitical tensions and unresolved internal disputes. Speaking at the opening of the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a courtesy call from Asean foreign ministers, marking the start of a series of high-level engagements in conjunction with the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings (AMM) here.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The Environmental Quality (Delegation of Powers to Government Departments, Local Authorities and Corporations) Order 2025, gazetted on Monday, took effect yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The ringgit opened slightly lower against the United States dollar today, as investors remained cautious ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, with economists divided over the likelihood of an overnight policy rate (OPR) cut, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — Malaysia stands to gain immensely from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visits to Italy, France, and Brazil, not only in attracting potential investments, but also in expanding export markets as protectionist tendencies from United States (US) tariffs threaten to shutter global trade.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — The Home Ministry (KDN) will implement the Refugee Registration Document (DPP) initiative to improve the government’s access to accurate data on refugees in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — Malaysia is set to host three major Asean programmes on sustainable urban development from August 10 to August 15, in conjunction with its Asean chairmanship.

SEPANG, July 8 — Dismissal action will be taken against officers of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) who are found guilty of involvement in smuggling or abuse of power at the country's entry points and borders.