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AMMAN/ISTANBUL, June 17 — Twenty-one Arab and Muslim countries have issued a joint statement condemning Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, calling for regional de-escalation, nuclear disarmament “without selectivity” and respect for international law, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

ALBERTA, June 16 — United States President Donald Trump is leaving the Group of Seven summit in Canada a day early due to the situation in the Middle East, the White House said yesterday.

KANANASKIS, Alberta, June 17 — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and US President Donald Trump agreed to push ahead with trade talks yesterday, but failed to achieve a breakthrough that would lower or eliminate tariffs that threaten to hobble the Japanese economy.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — The Port Klang Authority (PKA) today clarified that its tariff rates will remain among the most competitive in the region.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar today as investors steered towards the sidelines amid cautious sentiment ahead of the two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting beginning later today, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Malaysia has jumped 11 spots in the World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) 2025 to 23rd place — its best ranking since 2020 — reflecting the progressive momentum in the country’s economic recovery and reform agenda.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, June 17 — Malaysia’s fiscal deficit has narrowed to 4.5 per cent of the national gross domestic product in the first quarter of 2025, down from 5.7 per cent in the same period last year. This is said to reflect improved revenue collection from the revised Sales and...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — The Port Klang Authority (PKA) today clarified that its tariff rates will remain among the most competitive in the region.

BANGKOK, June 16 — Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has reaffirmed that the kingdom will not take part in proceedings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over its border dispute with Cambodia, adding that a bilateral mechanism remains the preferred approach.

PARIS, June 16 — France shut down the main Israeli company stands at the Paris Air Show today for refusing to remove attack weapons from display, in a move condemned by Israel and highlighting tensions between the traditional allies.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hopes the Malaysian Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) remains a credible, progressive institution in championing the rights of vulnerable groups.

KUCHING, June 16 — International collaboration is vital for Asean to realise a sustainable energy future, as this aspiration requires member states to adopt innovative technologies and strengthen power infrastructure, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said.

PUTRAJAYA, June 16 — The public service vehicle licence of the bus driver involved in the crash involving students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) has been suspended with immediate effect, according to the Road Transport Department (JPJ).

VIENNA, June 16 — United Nations nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi provided an update on Monday on the situation at Iran’s nuclear facilities after Israel launched military strikes and said there was no sign of further damage at the Natanz or Fordow enrichment sites.

BANGKOK, June 16 — Thailand’s Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan today said his country would hold trade talks with the United States and expressed confidence both sides could agree on good terms on tariffs, possibly as low as 10 per cent.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — The government will formulate an effective strategy to develop the local corn grain industry to reduce dependence on imported commodities, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

SHAH ALAM, June 16 — A major flood mitigation initiative under the Selangor Maritime Gateway (SMG) project has successfully increased Sungai Klang’s capacity by 18 per cent, covering a 31km stretch from the river mouth to the Petaling Jaya-Kuala Lumpur border.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — The Iran-Israel conflict will not necessarily hurt the oil industry or price mechanisms of the commodity, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PUTRAJAYA, June 16 — The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) today launched Op Metro 3.0 to strengthen the culture of tax compliance among taxpayers through a more strategic and focused approach.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Asean Power Grid’s (APG) enhanced memorandum of understanding (MOU), projected to be finalised by year end, will focus on standardising rules and regulations, aligning technical requirements and establishing a financial model.