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SHENZHEN, March 25 — China's leading new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer BYD Company Limited has reported robust profit growth in 2024, driven by booming car sales, reported Xinhua.

SYDNEY, March 25 — China's Xiaomi Corp said today it had raised US$5.5 billion (RM24.75 billion) in an upsized share sale as the company pushes forward with its ambitious electric vehicle manufacturing plans.

SEOUL, March 25 — South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics said today that its co-chief executive officer Han Jong-hee has died due to cardiac arrest.

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, March 25 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has introduced an assessment tax rebate scheme for homeowners who adopt eco-friendly practices. Mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon said applications, open from March 1 to June 30, are offered a rebate of up to 100 per cent...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — The number of evacuees housed in 21 temporary relief centres (PPS) in Johor and Sabah today dropped to 1,991 individuals compared to 2,593 recorded last night.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — The King of Malaysia, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, has expressed his deepest appreciation to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) personnel for their sacrifices and dedication in safeguarding the nation’s peace and security.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — Bursa Malaysia opened higher this morning, taking its cue from Wall Street’s strong overnight performance.

ANKARA/ISTANBUL, March 25 — Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said yesterday that protests over the jailing of Istanbul's mayor had become a "movement of violence" and that the main opposition party would be held accountable for injured police officers and damage to property.

PARIS, March 25 — Actor Gerard Depardieu went on trial yesterday over alleged sexual assaults on a film set, in a case that placed one of France's best-known movie stars at the heart of the country's broader reckoning over sexual violence.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — The ringgit traded flat against the US dollar at the opening today as mixed signals from President Trump suggested that certain countries might receive tariff breaks when the reciprocal tariffs take effect on April 2, boosting appetite for riskier assets.

PUTRAJAYA, March 25 — Starting April 1, over 51,000 shops will be affected by a ban on displaying tobacco products at sales counters, according to the Ministry of Health (MOH).

SHAH ALAM, March 25 — The Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom) is ready to share its expertise and compete with the three companies appointed by the Ministry of Transport to carry out  Motor Vehicle Inspection Centre (PPKM) services by 2027.

JAKARTA, March 24 — New sovereign fund Danantara Indonesia unveiled yesterday what it called a "dream team" to chart its strategy, including ex-presidents as well as advisory roles for hedge fund manager Ray Dalio, economist Jeffrey Sachs and former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, March 25 — The Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj) is committed to improve enforcement against rule-breakers in areas under its jurisdiction. MPKj President Nazli Md Taib said the move would ensure harmony at the local government level, in line with Prime...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, March 25 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) offers the Sustainable Petaling Jaya Community Grant (PJ Seed) 7.0, with funding of between RM5,000 and RM50,000. Petaling Jaya Mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon said applications can be made until May 30 to the PJ Seed...

SANCHEONG, March 24 — Deadly wildfires spread further across South Korea today as authorities designated three more counties “special disaster zones”.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) has been given a target to increase the country’s export value of goods by 5 per cent to RM1.58 trillion in 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — The government is drafting a robust national strategy to face any eventualities, including the establishment of the National Geoeconomic Command Centre, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

BANGKOK, March 24 — The third batch of Malaysian job scam victims rescued from Myanmar, numbering 24, is expected to be repatriated home tomorrow.

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, March 24 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has issued 144 compounds for illegal waste dumping up to March 18. Petaling Jaya Mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon said enforcement was done via the PJ Watch programme, which involves monitoring and periodic patrols by...