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MOSCOW, July 11 — The International Energy Agency (IEA) has downgraded its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2025 to 700,000 barrels per day — the lowest annual demand growth since 2009, excluding the crisis year of 2020.

PUTRAJAYA, July 11 — Malaysia continues to strengthen its role in supporting Palestine, especially in the recovery and reconstruction of Gaza, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — Just a day after announcing a sweeping A$1 billion (RM2.8 billion) fund for Asean countries to blunt the impact of USAID cuts, Australia has stepped up its regional support with a fresh A$10 million aid package targeting disaster preparedness and relief for displaced Myanmar women and girls.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) signed a letter of intent (LOI) with the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) to explore new opportunities in corruption prevention at the international level.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — Palestine has called on member countries of the Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development (Ceapad) to take a firmer and united stance on the political dimensions of the crisis, beyond offering development aid and technical assistance.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — Malaysia emerged at the top of the leaderboard for Southeast Asia’s initial public offering (IPO) capital market with 66 per cent or US$940 million (nearly RM4 billion) raised across Southeast Asia during the first half (H1) of 2025, according to the Deloitte Mid-Year IPO Snapshot 2025 report.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — Asean and its dialogue partners have asserted that holding elections in Myanmar is not a current priority, emphasising instead the urgent need for a permanent ceasefire and inclusive dialogue to de-escalate the ongoing crisis.

By Sofia Nasir PETALING JAYA, July 11 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to lower the overnight policy rate (OPR) is expected to support an economic growth of between 4.5 and 5 per cent this year. Economist Prof Emeritus Barjoyai Bardai from Malaysia University of Science and Technology...

PUTRAJAYA, July 11 — Malaysia’s population is expected to peak at 42.38 million in 2059, before declining to 42.37 million in 2060, 42.08 million in 2065 and 41.43 million by 2070, said the Statistics Department (DOSM).

WASHINGTON, July 11 — United States President Donald Trump ramped up his tariff assault on Canada yesterday, saying the US would impose a 35 per cent tariff on imports next month and plans to impose blanket tariffs of 15 or 20 per cent on most other trading partners.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — China through its Foreign Ministry urged Cambodia and Thailand to resolve their border dispute through friendly dialogue, offering to play a constructive role by upholding an “objective and fair” position.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — The manufacturing sector’s sales value rose 2.4 per cent on-year to RM158.7 billion in May from 4.7 per cent on-year growth from April, said the Statistic Department (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will recall several witnesses, including a former independent director of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), to provide clarification on the company’s share sale and privatisation.

PUTRAJAYA, July 11 — Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani will assume the duties of the natural resources and environmental sustainability minister, effective immediately.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — The East Asia Summit (EAS) remains relevant and more vital than ever amid a turbulent global landscape, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — Turkiye is strengthening its multifaceted cooperation with Malaysia, especially in trade, defence and technology.

WASHINGTON, July 11 — Italian Nutella producer Ferrero wants to swallow the US company WK Kellogg, known for its breakfast cereals, in a deal worth more than US$3 billion (RM12.9 billion), reported German news agency dpa.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — Malaysia today called for an end to the violence in Palestine and Ukraine, urging East Asia Summit (EAS) participants to act decisively to uphold international law, justice and humanity. Addressing the 15th EAS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at the...

SHAH ALAM, July 11 — Sixty-four drums of nitric acid and calcium hypochlorite spilled onto the road after a lorry carrying the chemicals collided with another vehicle along Jalan Besar Sabak Bernam, Sungai Besar, near here yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — The Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC Ratings) forecasts the Malaysian economy to grow by 4.4 per cent in 2025, down from 5.1 per cent in 2024, as external trade uncertainties dampen export momentum.