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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...

By Sofia Nasir KLANG, March 24 — Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj today attended a fast-breaking ceremony at the Bandar Bukit Raja Mosque here. His Royal Highness was accompanied by Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin and Raja Muda of Selangor...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar dan Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, March 24 — Nearly nine tonnes of leftovers from Ramadan bazaars under two local councils have been collected over three weeks. Under the MySave Food campaign, the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) has collected 7.717 tonnes of food to...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — Malaysia must expedite the exploration and application of artificial intelligence (AI) by fostering innovation and adopting a comprehensive, cross-ministerial approach.

LONDON, March 24 — Bird flu has been detected in a sheep in northern England, the first known case of its kind in the world, Britain’s government said, adding to the growing list of mammals infected by the disease and fuelling fears of a pandemic.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) has reprimanded civil servants from various ministries and government departments for prioritising English over Bahasa Malaysia when titling programmes, places, courses, and campaigns.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — Professional men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia may be out of action for a while as his team, Team LZJ, successfully applied for rank protection under the Badminton World Federation (BWF).

GENEVA, March 24 — Two United Nations agencies said today that any shortfalls in funding from global donors could have dire consequences for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.

ALOR SETAR, March 24 — The construction of 12 new electric train sets for the Komuter Utara service will begin immediately and be delivered in phases over 36 months, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

SHAH ALAM, March 24 — An auxiliary cop said he robbed a jewellery shop at a mall in Kota Damansara on Saturday due to the pressure of debt.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is exploring the potential of introducing underlying blockchain technology to enhance various national financial systems such as the Central Bank Digital Currency, said its governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour today.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Yayasan Karyawan, which marks its 30th anniversary this year, to set clear direction and new strategies to promote Malay literary masterpieces and global literary classics.

KAJANG, March 24 — The Shah Alam High Court today dismissed an application by GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) chief executive officer Datuk Nasiruddin Mohd Ali and 12 others who are facing charges of being members of an organised crime group to be allowed bail.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — The “you only live once”, or “yolo”, mentality among youth is believed to encourage them to experiment with same-sex relationships, which may contribute to rising HIV infections among men aged 20 to 39.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) emphasised that structural reforms and policies must take precedence over excessive reliance on international reserves to manage currency fluctuations.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — Malaysia plans to strengthen its regulations on the semiconductor sector in response to United States pressure to curb the illicit flow of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — Malaysia has extended its cooperation with China on giant panda conservation, allowing several pandas to remain at Zoo Negara, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.