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KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) increased by 0.3 per cent in 2024 (2023: -1.9 per cent), mainly driven by gains in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM).

PUTRAJAYA, July 16 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has officially assumed leadership of the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) operations, effective immediately, as part of intensified efforts to combat the growing threat of online financial fraud and scams.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai are among three Malaysian mixed doubles pairs who cleared the first round of the 2025 Japan Open Badminton Championships in Tokyo today.

JAKARTA, July 16 — The Indonesian police have busted an international baby trafficking syndicate believed to have been operating since 2023, rescuing six infants and arresting 12 suspects in a major cross-province operation.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, presented a letter of appreciation and a souvenir today to the Comptroller of the Royal Household of Istana Negara Datuk Zailani Hashim, who will retire from public service this Friday (July 18)_.

SERDANG, July 16 — The authorities have uncovered an illegal online gambling hub operating from three units of a four-storey apartment block in Pusat Bandar Putra Permai.

NEW YORK, July 16 — United States (US) President Donald Trump has announced that Indonesia will pay a 19 per cent tariff on all goods exported to the US, while US exports to Indonesia are to be free of tariffs and non-tariff barriers, reported Xinhua.

WELLINGTON, July 16 — After more than seven decades without review, the Aboriginal Peoples Act 1954 (Act 134) is now being amended, drawing inspiration from the empowerment model of the Māori community in New Zealand, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — Economists have projected the Malaysian economy to expand between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), driven partly by increased export demand, especially from the United States (US) importers due to heightened fears of an impending tariff in August.

SHAH ALAM, July 16 — Agricultural entrepreneurs are invited to take part in the Selangor Agro Icon search programme, open from July 1 to July 20.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — The ringgit opened lower against the United States (US) dollar today as the greenback strengthened on waning hopes of an interest rate cut this month by the US.

WASHINGTON, July 15 — United States (US) President Donald Trump has said that a trade agreement with Vietnam was nearly complete.

PUTRAJAYA, July 15 — The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has stepped up surveillance and optimised the use of closed-circuit television across international transit zones to prevent illegal entries.

BRUSSELS, July 15 — A rescheduled United Nations conference this month will discuss post-war plans for Gaza and preparations for the recognition of a Palestinian state by France and others, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said today.

NAIROBI, July 15 — The global destruction of wetlands, which support fisheries, agriculture and flood control, may mean the loss of US$39 trillion (RM165.4 trillion) in economic benefits by 2050, according to a report by the Convention on Wetlands released today.

GENEVA, July 15 — There has been an increase in killings of and attacks against Palestinians by settlers and security forces in the occupied West Bank in recent weeks, the United Nations human rights office said today.

BEIJING, July 15 — China has promised to build liveable, sustainable and resilient cities in the next phase of its urban development after the first top-level urban planning meeting in a decade, abandoning breakneck urban growth that once supercharged its economy.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — Malaysia will host the Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur 2025 (SCEKL25) in September, marking its first international event focused on smart cities and positioning the country as a key regional hub for AI-driven urban development.

PUTRAJAYA, July 15 — The government is expected to table the Freedom of Information Bill by year-end to strengthen transparency and give the public real access to government decisions, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, July 15 — The Selangor government acknowledges that local councils may experience a slight decline in parking revenue during the early phases of the state’s Smart Intelligent Parking (SIP), but expects collections to significantly improve in the long run. State...