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BEIJING, April 8 — Several Chinese state holding companies vowed today to increase share investment while a slew of listed companies announced share buybacks as Beijing stepped up efforts to stabilise a stock market rocked by US tariff woes.

WASHINGTON, April 8 — US President Donald Trump said yesterday he will impose an additional 50 per cent tariff on China if Beijing does not withdraw its retaliatory tariffs on the United States.

NIBONG TEBAL, April 8 — Police have opened an investigation paper into a bullying incident involving a group of students from the Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) here.

BRUSSELS, April 8 — Europe had its warmest March since records began, as climate change continues to push temperatures to unprecedented levels, European Union scientists said today.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Malaysia has emerged as a key destination for Swedish investment, attracting 97 manufacturing projects worth RM7.77 billion as of 2024.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — China, Japan and South Korea, which have signalled alliances since the announcement of sweeping US tariffs, held their second trilateral meeting in just eight days after their first engagement this year, reflecting the urgency as Washington’s move has caused ripple effects globally.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Bursa Malaysia rebounded from yesterday’s broad-based sell-off to open higher today, lifted by bargain-hunting activity despite Wall Street’s flat overnight performance, an analyst said.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — The welfare of the victims of the gas pipeline disaster in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya remains a priority, with various efforts being carried out including additional contributions and rental assistance.

By Muhammad Rey Hazriell and Ahmad Nahar Sulaiman SUBANG JAYA, April 8 — The Selangor Education Department (JPNS) is committed to providing emotional support to the children of Putra Heights after the gas pipeline explosion incident there on April 1. A host of activities have been planned and...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar today as investors stayed on the sidelines amid concerns over reciprocal tariff rates set to take effect on April 9, prompting a more cautious tone in the market.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has opened four investigation papers against two individuals who allegedly uploaded false and extremely offensive content with 3R elements (race, religion and royalty) on Facebook and TikTok.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — "We can feel aftershocks in Myanmar almost every day, no less than magnitude 3.0 ones and the highest felt was a magnitude 5.2, but they never weakened the spirit of the MAS-01 team in their efforts to rescue as many victims as possible." That was among the experiences...

PUTRAJAYA, April 7 — Civil servants affected by the April 1 gas pipeline blast in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, have been granted leave from work.

PUTRAJAYA, April 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said civil servants must be exposed to new technologies to enhance their efficiency, thus reducing reliance on foreign and external consultants.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Gas Malaysia Bhd has expanded its gas supply curtailment due to operational limitations caused by the April 1 blast in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal PETALING JAYA, April 7 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat communications director Lee Chean Chung has put himself up as Petaling Jaya Keadilan chief candidate ahead of the party polls this week. Also self-nominated were Keadilan Youth information chief Nabil Halimi, for the youth...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — The government has called on more companies to offer support to victims of last week’s gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights, which destroyed or damaged more than 200 homes.

JERUSALEM, April 7 — Israeli troops flattened farmland and cleared entire residential districts in Gaza, Palestine, to open a “kill zone” around the enclave, according to a report today that quoted soldiers testifying about the harsh methods used in the operation.

BRUSSELS, April 7 — The European Commission is considering counting international carbon credits towards its next climate target, a move that could weaken the carbon dioxide (CO2)-cutting efforts it demands from domestic industries, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Police are seeking public assistance to locate a 44-year-old man who was reported missing in Petaling Jaya on Saturday.