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By Yasmin Ramlan  KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — As the world faces mounting economic and geopolitical challenges, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the growing importance of the Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) partnership, describing it as “extraordinary”.  He stressed...

JERUSALEM, May 27 — A large rally in Jerusalem marking Israel's capture of the city's east in the 1967 war descended into chaos on Monday as far-right Israeli Jews confronted and assaulted Palestinians, fellow Israelis and journalists, according to witnesses.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has reaffirmed strong support for Timor-Leste’s bid to become a full member of Asean and welcomed Papua New Guinea’s interest in joining the regional grouping.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Growing investment and ties between Southeast Asia’s 10-member bloc and the oil-rich Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries reflect increasing confidence in the long-term prospects of the partnership between both groupings, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q FY2025) declined to RM94.54 million from RM102.3 million recorded in the same period last year.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The joint initiatives under the Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-Eaga) have played a vital role in narrowing the development gap within the subregion.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Bursa Malaysia traded easier during early morning trade, dampened by a lack of market-moving news as traders awaited more clarity from the Trump administration on tariffs, analysts said.

BEIJING, May 27 — As the global economic uncertainty rages on following the United States’ sweeping tariffs, China sees the inaugural Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur today not merely as a diplomatic gathering but a pivotal moment in the rise of the Global South.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar PUTRAJAYA, May 27 — Selangor is expected to finalise its decision on the ban on e-cigarettes or vape sales next week, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari. However, the decision depends on the progress of the proposal paper to be presented by the state...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Philippines is strengthening regional ties with Vietnam and Laos, as President Ferdinand R.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The ringgit opened higher against the United States (US) dollar today, buoyed by continued weakness in the greenback amid growing concerns over the US' fiscal trajectory and trade policy inconsistencies.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Malaysia’s iconic capital continues to be in the international diplomatic spotlight as the 46th Asean Summit and Related Summits enter their final day today.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Malaysia and Vietnam are set to undertake a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to cooperate in the digital economy sector.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hosted a gala dinner last night in conjunction with the 46th Asean Summit, the 2nd Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the Asean-GCC-China Summit, celebrating unity, diplomacy and the region’s rich cultural heritage.

LIVERPOOL, England, May 27 — A car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool fans during a parade celebrating their side's Premier League football title yesterday, hospitalising 27 people, with two seriously injured, but police said they did not believe the incident was terrorism-related.

PUTRAJAYA, May 27 — The National Audit Department (NADM) has followed up on approximately RM123 million in previously unpaid revenues since the amendment to the Audit Act 1957, which came into force last year, said Auditor-General Datuk Seri Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi.

TOKYO, May 27 — The Japanese government has urged domestic universities to consider temporarily accepting students affected by the United States' (US) move to bar foreign students from Harvard University.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Malaysia welcomes the potential for collaboration between local industry players and Korea Expressway Corporation (KEC) to strengthen infrastructure performance, capacity building and knowledge exchange on smart highway management and digital construction technologies.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, expressed the nation’s profound honour in hosting the 46th Asean Summit and Related Summits, describing the gatherings as a reflection of the region’s collective commitment to peace, prosperity, and partnership both within Asean and beyond.

KUANTAN, 27 May — The Southeast Brigade of the General Operations Force (GOF), in collaboration with the Forestry Department, has seized timber and related goods worth over RM97 million following 32 raids on sawmills in Kelantan, Terengganu, and Pahang between February 11 and May 20.