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PUTRAJAYA, July 31 — Malaysia’s ageing trend continues, with 12 states now categorised as ageing, according to the Current Population Estimates Malaysia 2025 released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which aims to drive sustainable growth based on value creation across all sectors, involves RM611 billion in investments to ensure the success of the five-year plan, with RM430 billion being the government’s development allocation.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The government has assured enhanced Orang Asli rights through amendments to the Aboriginal Peoples Act 1954 (Act 134), Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Malaysia will continue to progress as a developed nation based on its definition and values, embracing a free market system, becoming a top global investment destination, and leading the regional market by 2040.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Malaysia has called on all nations to urgently recognise the State of Palestine and support its full membership in the United Nations (UN), stressing at a landmark UN meeting on Palestine that such recognition is vital to safeguarding the two-state solution.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 – The expansion of Westports and the development of a third terminal in Pulau Carey are among several strategic maritime infrastructure projects under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) aimed at boosting the national economy. Speaking during the document’s...

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government has significantly reduced its new borrowings, bringing it down to RM76.8 billion last year from RM99.4 billion in 2023, as part of efforts to ensure sound fiscal governance. Speaking at the...

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government has significantly reduced its new borrowings, bringing it down to RM76.8 billion last year from RM99.4 billion in 2023, as part of efforts to ensure sound fiscal governance. Speaking at the...

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he will announce the tariff rate set by the United States tomorrow, following a phone call with United States President Donald Trump earlier today. Anwar hinted at a potentially lower rate, saying...

SYDNEY, July 31 — Australia’s parliament today passed a law to cut student loans by 20 per cent, wiping more than A$16 billion (RM43.9 billion) in debt for three million people, and fulfilling a key election promise to help mitigate the rising cost of living.

COPENHAGEN, July 31 — Damage to European forests from increased logging, wildfires, drought and pests is reducing their ability to absorb carbon dioxide, putting European Union emissions targets at risk, scientists warned yesterday.

OTTAWA, July 31 — Canada plans to recognise the State of Palestine at a meeting of the United Nations in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced yesterday, ratcheting up pressure on Israel as starvation spreads in Gaza.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Malaysia has called for urgent reform of global institutions, particularly the United Nations, proposing three concrete measures, including the institutionalisation of regular dialogue between the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the UN Security Council.

JAKARTA, July 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed appreciation to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto for Jakarta’s strong support for Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship, as both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to Asean unity and relevance amid rising geopolitical tensions.

WASHINGTON, July 31 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and US State Secretary Marco Rubio discussed tensions between Cambodia and Thailand, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) will introduce the Public Cleansing Reform under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), marking a major shift in the national cleaning management landscape.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Malaysia and Vietnam are ready to strengthen bilateral relations and continue exploring the potential for strategic cooperation between the two countries, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The ringgit opened higher against the United States dollar and a basket of major currencies today, ahead of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) announcement this afternoon, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

By Sofia Nasir PETALING JAYA, July 31 — The authorities detained 104 undocumented migrants during a joint operation early Tuesday (July 29) morning at a squatter settlement within the Sungai Buloh Forest Reserve, believed to have existed for decades on illegally occupied land. The site,...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Up to 88,000 entrepreneurs have joined Platform Selangor (PLATS) to expand their market reach and strengthen their businesses. Its senior manager and project director Siti Nur Hazwani Md Sabudin said the digitalisation programme, introduced in...