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SHAH ALAM, April 7 — Total losses and property damage after the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, on April 1 is estimated at RM65.4 million.

KUALA LUMPUR,  April 7 — A man was killed after being crushed by a 10-tonne lorry at a construction site in Antara Gapi, Serendah, Selangor yesterday.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, April 7 — Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari will begin consultations with industry experts next week to determine the state’s next steps in responding to the sweeping new tariffs imposed by the United States (US), warning that the rising trade barriers could...

PUTRAJAYA, April 7 — Malaysia needs to improve its preparedness in facing global economic uncertainties, including the impact of the market crash in the United States (US), which recorded losses of trillions of dollars, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PUTRAJAYA, April 7 — The electricity supply in Peninsular Malaysia remains stable while gas supply has been disrupted in several areas within the central zone following the gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights, Selangor, last week.

By Aida Nyan SUBANG JAYA, April 7 — The gas explosion incident at Putra Heights in Subang Jaya on April 1 has robbed the residents there of their homes, valuables, and any semblance of normalcy. In its aftermath a week later, help for the residents has poured in from all sides, but many of them...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the formation of Syria’s new government.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd is now close to achieving RM15 billion in new sustainable banking business for green projects to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) ahead of the targeted 2027 financial year.

PUTRAJAYA, April 7 — Malaysia and Asean countries need to come together and form an agreement on the tariffs announced by the United States (US) to ensure that upcoming negotiations and discussions have a solid foundation, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PUTRAJAYA, April 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded all quarters, including civil servants, to tackle every issue in the country effectively to prevent it from being exploited by irresponsible parties.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — The direct impact on the construction sector following the 24 per cent reciprocal tariff on imports from Malaysia to the United States (US), effective April 9, is expected to be minimal, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

KUALA LUMPUR,  April 7 — Entering the seventh day of the gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, authorities are continuing work to drain stagnant water from the crater on ‘ground zero' following persistent rain over the past few days.

SYDNEY, April 7 — Major stock indexes plunged in Asia today as White House officials showed no sign of backing away from their sweeping tariff plans, and investors wagered the mounting risk of recession could see US interest rates cut as early as May.

BRUSSELS, April 7 — European Union countries will seek to present a united front in the coming days against US President Donald Trump's tariffs, likely approving a first set of targeted countermeasures on up to US$28 billion (RM126 billion) of US imports from dental floss to diamonds.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Bursa Malaysia trended lower in early trade today, slipping below 1,500-mark, tracking Wall Street’s downbeat performance last Friday amid looming concerns and uncertainties in the global market.

SEOUL, April 7 — Samsung Electronics is expected to forecast a 21 per cent drop in the first quarter profit tomorrow, hurt by sluggish sales of artificial intelligence chips and continued losses in its contract chip manufacturing business.

WASHINGTON, April 7 — Thousands of protesters gathered in Washington, DC, and across the US on Saturday, part of some 1,200 demonstrations that were expected to form the largest single day of protest against President Donald Trump and his billionaire ally Elon Musk since they launched a rapid-fire effort to overhaul government and expand presidential authority.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar due to a lack of buying interest, as market uncertainty persists following US President Donald Trump's global reciprocal tariffs.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Preparatory meetings for the 12th Asean Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting (AFMGM) began this morning as senior officials commenced finalising documents for their ministers to discuss later this week, with a clear emphasis on enhancing regional financial integration.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Five Rapid KL On-Demand vans have been mobilised to transport 76 students affected by the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, Selangor, from two temporary relief centres to 19 schools around the Subang Jaya area.