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KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — The ringgit is likely to be traded cautiously against the US dollar next week amid ongoing uncertainties surrounding US tariff policy developments, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

CAPE TOWN, May 31 — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a proclamation for the establishment of a judicial commission of inquiry to determine whether attempts were made to prevent the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era crimes.

HAMILTON (Canada), May 31 — US President Donald Trump announced a major increase on Friday in tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, doubling the rate from 25 per cent to 50 per cent, in what he described as a move to further protect American industry.

By Yasmin Ramlan KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 — Artificial intelligence (AI) should be built to serve people, not just businesses, said an expert, who urged more inclusive and purpose-driven innovation to retain global talent and deliver societal benefits. Openmind Research Institute founder Prof...

PUTRAJAYA, May 30 — Malaysia has been unanimously elected president of the third session of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Assembly for 2025-2027, and as a member of its executive board for 2027-2029.

WASHINGTON, May 30 — United States President Donald Trump today said China had violated an agreement with the US to mutually roll back tariffs and trade restrictions for critical minerals and issued a new veiled threat to get tougher with Beijing.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz today announced his resignation from Umno.

By Media Selangor Team SHAH ALAM, May 30 — Tourism Selangor today marked another achievement in its global marketing strategy, with the launch of a promotional video in Mandarin for Visit Selangor Year (VSY) 2025. The video, held during the ITB China 2025 travel trade show at the Shanghai...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — National men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik stormed into the semi-finals of the Singapore Open with a tough 22-20, 21-17 win over Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun at the Singapore Indoor Stadium today.

BANGKOK, May 30 — Malaysia is committed to renewing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Agricultural Cooperation with Thailand, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

TOKYO/BEIJING/LONDON, May 30 — Universities around the world are looking to offer refuge for students impacted by United States President Donald Trump’s crackdown on academic institutions, targeting top talent and a slice of the billions of dollars in academic revenue in the US.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Malaysia is developing the Plan of Action to Combat Transnational Crime (2026-2035) and a Senior Officials Meeting on Transnational Crimes (SOMTC) Work Programme (2026-2028), Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — The Asean Women Economic Forum (WEF) 2025, which will be held from June 19 to 21, will gather over 100 speakers and panellists from both Malaysia and abroad.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Malaysia’s headline inflation remained at 1.4 per cent in April, while core inflation edged up to 2 per cent from 1.9 per cent in March, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

PARIS, May 30 — France will ban smoking on beaches, in parks, outside schools and in other locations to protect children, Health and Families Minister Catherine Vautrin said.

KUANTAN, May 30 — The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is on schedule and set to be 90 per cent done by December.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Malaysia’s economic growth could rebound to the earlier projection of 4.6 per cent from 4 per cent for 2025 if sweeping tariffs by the United States were removed, said the MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

By Yasmin Ramlan KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — The government has launched AI Malaysia (AIM) to accelerate the country’s development and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) through ethical, inclusive, and collaborative approaches. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the launch marks a major...

TOKYO, May 30 — Malaysia will fully back Tokyo Statement 2025, to be unveiled at the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Ministerial Meeting (APT-MM), which is being held here today and tomorrow, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

KOTA BHARU, May 30 — Cases of diabetes and high cholesterol levels among the people in Kelantan recorded an increase exceeding the national average indicator, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.