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KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — The global economic growth outlook this year is “divided” and “under strain”, with weak prospects in North America, resilience in the Asia-Pacific region, and cautious optimism in Europe, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Malaysia continues to move forward in enhancing its road management by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) technology, thus increasing the efficiency, safety and effectiveness of road and infrastructure management.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has never shied away from speaking the truth or standing up to those in power, said Parti Keadilan Rakyat deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar.

PRAGUE, May 28 — The Czech Republic has claimed that China was responsible for a "malicious cyber campaign" targeting a network used for unclassified communication at the Foreign Affairs ministry, and summoned the Chinese ambassador to condemn the incident.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has imposed an administrative monetary penalty on four banks: Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB), HSBC Bank Malaysia Bhd, HSBC Amanah Malaysia Bhd, and Maybank Islamic Bhd for various breaches of financial regulations.

JOHOR BAHRU, May 28 — The Johor police have dismantled two drug syndicates in the state, following the arrest of eight individuals and seizure of various types of drugs amounting to RM2.3 million in separate raids at Jalan Skudai Lama and in Pontian last Tuesday (May 20) and Wednesday (May 21).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Three men were sentenced to twelve months’ jail by the Magistrate’s Court today after pleading guilty to causing mischief by splashing paint on the exterior of a house two months ago.

SHAH ALAM, May 28 — A total of 572 open burning hotspots have been identified across the country based on fire frequency data from the past three years, highlighting areas with a recurring pattern of fires.

SHAH ALAM, May 28 — On the heels of Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli’s resignation announcement earlier today, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has stepped down as natural resources and environmental sustainability minister, effective July 4.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — The success of individuals, companies and nations in the future could be measured by how effectively they deploy and use artificial intelligence (AI), said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

PUTRAJAYA, May 28 — The Court of Appeal has upheld a 30-year prison sentence imposed on a former hotel employee convicted on two counts of trafficking cannabis and one count of possession, while ordering that his caning punishment be served consecutively.

SEPANG, May 28 — Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính departed for home today after concluding a five-day official visit to Malaysia in conjunction with the 46th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur.

PUTRAJAYA, May 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on auditors, accountants and regulators across Asean to reaffirm their commitment to good governance rooted in values and human dignity.

MEXICO CITY, May 28 — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has reiterated her pledge to defend the country's independence and sovereignty from interference by the United States (US), Xinhua reported.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli today issued a statement announcing his resignation as economy minister.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — The 46th Asean Summit and Related Meetings, held from Thursday (May 22) until yesterday in the capital, concluded smoothly without any security incidents.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — The total trade for seven states recorded positive growth, reaching RM219.4 billion in April, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — China has remained Malaysia’s largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, with trade reaching RM161.98 billion (US$36.47 billion) from January to April 2025, driven by electrical and electronics (E&E) exports.

SINGAPORE, May 28 — Asean has to step up, work together, and fashion a place for itself in this changed world or risk losing its relevance, said Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong after concluding his visit to Malaysia for the 46th Asean Summit and Related Summits.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at Bukit Aman continues to enhance its efforts in tackling various forms of crime through several large-scale operations carried out in the early part of this year.