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SEOUL, July 9 — South Korea will follow terms previously agreed with the United States (US) on defense cost sharing, its foreign ministry said today, following a call by US President Donald Trump for Seoul to pay more for the US troop presence in the country.

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 — Thailand has commended Malaysia’s leadership as Asean chair this year, praising its effective stewardship and support for Timor-Leste’s accession in October, a milestone that will mark the regional bloc’s first expansion in decades.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The ringgit closed lower against the greenback today as concerns over US tariffs continued to dominate market sentiment.

BANGKOK, July 9 — Thailand's consumer confidence declined for a fifth consecutive month in June, hitting the lowest rate in 28 months, due to concerns over ongoing political uncertainty and global trade tensions, a survey showed today, reported Xinhua.

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.

By Aida Nyan SHAH ALAM, July 9 — The state government has dismissed allegations that the implementation of its Smart Intelligent Parking (SIP) system, which will see municipal parking operations handled by a private firm, was awarded through direct negotiation.  State executive councillor for...

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 — Algeria and Uruguay have officially joined the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), further strengthening the treaty’s standing as a cornerstone of regional stability and peaceful cooperation.

BEIJING, July 9 — China's Ministry of Water Resources has activated a Level-IV emergency response to flooding in south China's Guangdong Province, hindered by the impact of Typhoon Danas, Xinhua reported.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The 25 per cent tariff imposed by the United States (US) is a decision made by its President Donald Trump and not the result of negotiations, said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

SHAH ALAM, July 9 — Around 5,000 visitors are set to attend the Orang Asli Cultural Festival in conjunction with the Selangor-level 2025 International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples celebration on August 9.

PETALING JAYA, July 9 — The Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) commemorated its 10th anniversary on July 3 with a grand celebration, marking a decade of driving digital transformation and entrepreneurial growth in Selangor.

By Yasmin Ramlan  SHAH ALAM, July 9 — Gas pipelines nationwide, including the one involved in the April 1 Putra Heights explosion, were designed in accordance with international safety standards and included soil stability assessments, said state executive councillor for infrastructure and...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) lowered the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent today.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) has officially launched the 2025 edition of its Selangor Twin Accelerator Programme, a dual-track initiative aimed at scaling Malaysia’s most promising startups and SMEs across deep tech and consumer-focused industries.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) has officially launched the 2025 edition of its Selangor Twin Accelerator Programme, a dual-track initiative aimed at scaling Malaysia’s most promising startups and SMEs across deep tech and consumer-focused industries.

SHAH ALAM, July 9 — A Pakistani man suspected of sexually assaulting several boys in Section 27 and Section 28 has been arrested in Kuala Nerang, Kedah.

By Fitri Hazim Hazam SHAH ALAM, July 9 — The construction of properties such as apartments, factories, and shops on government-owned land is carried out in accordance with strict planning regulations and conditions set by the state administration. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said...