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KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Malaysia remains optimistic about the outcome of its tariff negotiations with the United States, banking on certain sectors that could be favourable to both countries, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has urged Asean to embrace the Asean Community Vision 2045 as the region navigates increasing global uncertainty, warning that only foresight and strategy can ensure stability and progress.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang has urged Asean members to forge stronger regional partnerships to preserve, sustain and innovate the region’s rich textile heritage.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The government will continue negotiations with the United States following the imposition of a 25 per cent retaliatory tariff on Malaysian exports.

PUTRAJAYA, July 9 — Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir has advised university students nationwide to be cautious and avoid falling into buy now, pay later (BNPL) schemes or high-interest loan traps that could saddle them with unmanageable debt.

By Amar Shah Mohsen SHAH ALAM, July 9 — MyKiosks in non-strategic areas or have not received good response in Selangor will be relocated. State executive councillor for local government and tourism Dato’ Ng Suee Lim said he has instructed all 12 local authorities to conduct inspections and...

By Amar Shah Mohsen SHAH ALAM, July 9 — The state is confident it can contribute up to RM30 billion to the national aerospace industry by 2030, about double its current contribution, the Selangor State Legislative Assembly was told today. State executive councillor for investment, trade and...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, July 9 — Drastic changes in students’ behaviour could be an early indicator of mental health troubles such as depression, and shouldn’t be taken lightly. Hilwa Abdullah@Mohd Nor, clinical psychology expert cum senior lecturer at the Centre for Research in...

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, July 9 — The impact of the southwest monsoon in Selangor is under control, with rainfall and humidity levels to stay in the average range, said state executive councillor for public health and environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin. She said the Meteorological Department...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Asean must ensure closer alignment between its foreign and economic policy tracks to strengthen regional cohesion amid rising geopolitical and trade tensions, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Asean’s centrality must remain the bloc’s “north star”, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, as members navigate rising geopolitical tensions and unresolved internal disputes. Speaking at the opening of the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’...

CANBERRA, July 9 — Australia’s Qantas Airways today said more than a million customers had their phone number, birth date or home address accessed in one of the country’s biggest cyber breaches in years.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a courtesy call from Asean foreign ministers, marking the start of a series of high-level engagements in conjunction with the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings (AMM) here.

WASHINGTON/BRASILIA, July 9 — United States President Donald Trump yesterday said the US would “pretty soon” charge a 10 per cent tariff on imports from BRICS countries, drawing another complaint from Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who just hosted the bloc’s annual summit.

WASHINGTON, July 9 — United States President Donald Trump yesterday said South Korea should be paying for its own military protection and suggested the US ally needed to pay more for the US troop presence there, a day after saying he planned to impose a 25 per cent tariff on its imports.

THE HAGUE, July 9 — The International Criminal Court yesterday issued arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan, including supreme spiritual leader Haibatullah Akhundzada, accusing them of the persecution of women and girls.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The Environmental Quality (Delegation of Powers to Government Departments, Local Authorities and Corporations) Order 2025, gazetted on Monday, took effect yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The ringgit opened slightly lower against the United States dollar today, as investors remained cautious ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, with economists divided over the likelihood of an overnight policy rate (OPR) cut, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — The ringgit closed lower against the United States (US) dollar as market sentiment weakened amid the US' latest reciprocal tariff policy adjustments, ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting tomorrow.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — Malaysia stands to gain immensely from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visits to Italy, France, and Brazil, not only in attracting potential investments, but also in expanding export markets as protectionist tendencies from United States (US) tariffs threaten to shutter global trade.