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ANTALYA, May 15 — Germany has backed United States (US) President Donald Trump's demand to more than double Nato's defence spending target to five per cent of their gross domestic product (GDP), as Washington urged countries to eliminate any "weak links" in the alliance caused by a lack of military investment.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — The ringgit closed marginally higher against the United States (US) dollar today, buoyed by mild demand, as traders remained cautious while monitoring ongoing economic developments.

CYBERJAYA, May 15 — Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali has clarified that Ops Gasak does not intend to withdraw the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidy but to curb leakages and optimise the use of existing allocations.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Compliance with the Medicine Price Display Order is showing positive progress, with many private healthcare facilities in the capital and several states beginning to adopt the government’s initiative.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has launched an investigation into a social media post that featured an illustration of an incomplete Jalur Gemilang.

SHAH ALAM, May 15 — The Selangor government is aiming to lower its unemployment rate to 2 per cent by the end of the year, from 2.2 per cent in the first quarter (Q1) of this year.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — The High Court has struck out a civil suit filed by former executive deputy chairman of Malaysian Merchant Marine Berhad (MMM) Datuk Ramesh Rajaratnam challenging the validity of Malaysia’s insider trading law.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Asean is seeking to expand membership in two key trade agreements — the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) — as part of efforts to strengthen regional economic integration.

KAZAN, May 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was today honoured with a request to deliver a lecture at a renowned academic institution in Russia, the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO).

SHAH ALAM, May 15 — Effective today, the price of imported white rice (BPI) at all Padiberas Nasional Bhd (Bernas) warehouses has been set at RM2,600 per metric tonne.

PUTRAJAYA, May 15 — The Federal Court has dismissed the appeal by Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) chief executive officer Datuk Nasiruddin Mohd Ali and his wife Azura Md Yusof, which sought to have their habeas corpus application remitted to the High Court for a full hearing on its merits.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — The husband of Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh was arrested this morning in connection with her abduction in the Federal capital last month.

PUTRAJAYA, May 15 — Malaysia’s labour demand rose 1.4 per cent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, reaching 9.06 million jobs compared to 8.94 million in the same period last year, according to the Employment Statistics released today by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met with Russia’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Ravil Gaynutdin in Moscow today, right after official talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Discussions between Malaysia and the United States over reciprocal tariffs have progressed smoothly, with many issues being resolved and some requiring further scrutiny, especially those related to the country’s strategic sectors.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he discussed the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 with Russia President Vladimir Putin during a visit to Moscow, days after a United Nations report found Russia responsible for the disaster.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Malaysia is urging the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to step up efforts to support developing and least-developed countries, while also undertaking reforms to remain relevant in the global trade system.

SHAH ALAM, May 15 — Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj has urged the government to take serious heed of road crash, particularly those involving heavy vehicles.

By Fitri Hazim Hazam SHAH ALAM, May 15 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat is looking to secure at least 50 parliamentary seats in the upcoming 16th general election to strengthen the party and advance its reform agenda, said Selangor party chief Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. He said the target is a key...

BERLIN, May 15 — Malaysia has been honoured with a United Nations award that recognises the participation of female peacekeepers, at the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025 here.