BANGKOK, April 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his gratitude to the Thai government for its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and advancing border projects.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Investment, Trade, and Industry (Miti) Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz is set to meet United States (US) Trade Representative (USTR), Jamieson Greer and other relevant officials in Washington on April 24, to discuss the reciprocal tariff imposed on Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has been given four months to conduct a regularisation exercise for unlicensed traders, commonly known as 'Rambo' vendors, in the Federal capital.

ALOR SETAR, April 17 — State governments can take action by banning the sale of electronic cigarettes or vape, which are now increasingly linked to the abuse of new synthetic drugs, said the Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay.

PUTRAJAYA, April 17 — The Court of Appeal was told that Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's action in ordering former Angkatan Bersatu Anak Muda (Armada) assistant treasurer Rafiq Hakim Razali to 'clear' the RM1 million withdrawn from its account was a dishonest act.

BANGKOK, April 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here today for a two-day working visit to Thailand.

PUTRAJAYA, April 17 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat members may file official complaints with the Party Election Committee (JPP) if they have information regarding misconduct or corruption during the party’s elections, said JPP chairman Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

SURABAYA, April 17 — Malaysia is targeting over 4.3 million Indonesian tourist arrivals in 2025, banking on strong regional travel demand and expanded air connectivity, with projections pointing to a further rise to 4.7 million visitors in 2026.

PUTRAJAYA, April 17 — Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Azam Baki has urged all government departments to review outdated or obsolete laws and propose suitable amendments that reflect current needs.

PASIR PUTEH, April 17 — The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is now on track for completion by December 2026, with the entire alignment from Kota Bharu to Selangor recording a work progress of 81.07 per cent as of last month.

SEPANG, April 17 — A proposal for work-from-home (WFH) and home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) arrangements during the Asean Summits in May and October will be brought to the Cabinet, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The Immigration Department detained 15 foreigners and a local couple in an integrated operation targeting retail and restaurant outlets suspected of employing undocumented workers in Brickfields last night.

SEPANG, April 17 — Discussions on Asean-China relations and current geopolitical developments were among the key highlights of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Malaysia, which concluded today, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

By Media Selangor Team SHAH ALAM, April 17 — Malaysia and China have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening economic cooperation under a renewed Five-Year Programme for Economic and Trade Cooperation (2024–2028), as both nations seek to strengthen bilateral ties amidst the United States’ (US)...

PUTRAJAYA, April 17 — Malaysia and China have agreed to promote and develop the digital economies of both countries while also strengthening cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The chief editor and deputy chief sub-editor of Sin Chew Daily will be called to give their statements to the police today regarding the flag error featured on its frontpage illustration of Jalur Gemilang.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — A total of 211 flood victims are still at temporary relief centres (PPS) in Sabah and Johor as of 8am today.

SEPANG, April 17 — Chinese President Xi Jinping departed Malaysia for Cambodia today after concluding a three-day state visit.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Chinese President Xi Jinping said China supports Malaysia as the Asean chair this year and stands ready to sign the Asean-China Free Trade Upgrade Protocol with regional countries as early as possible.

PUTRAJAYA, April 17 — The Royal Malaysian Customs Department has arrested a Thai woman suspected of carrying 5.22 kilogrammes of cocaine worth RM1.05 million at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).