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BEIJING, March 8 — China has announced tariffs on Canadian agricultural and food products on Saturday, retaliating against levies Ottawa introduced in October on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EV) and steel and aluminium products.

NEW DELHI, March 8 — The United Nations (UN) World Food Programme (WFP) called on Friday for urgent funding for its Bangladesh operations, warning that a funding deficit would curb rations for the Rohingya in the world's largest refugee settlement.

KOTA KINABALU, March 8 — Approximately 418 people from 121 families have been evacuated due to the floods in Beaufort as of 8am today, with Membakut expected to be the next district to be affected.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has called on the government to postpone the implementation of the proposed 30 per cent rise in port tariffs, particularly for container handling and storage, as it will have major implications on the cost of doing business for manufacturers and shippers.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — The ringgit is likely to remain defensive within the 4.41-4.45 range against the US dollar next week, underpinned by Bank Negara Malaysia’s recent policy status quo and Malaysia's solid macro outlook.

JEDDAH, March 8 — Malaysia has firmly opposed the proposal to annex Gaza, condemning it as a form of "ethnic cleansing" and a blatant violation of international law, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — The police have uncovered illegal storage and distribution of fireworks, firecrackers and contraband cigarettes in two separate raids in Selangor, with total seizures exceeding RM45 million.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — World number six women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M.

By Norrasyidah Arshad AMPANG, March 8 — Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari distributed sweet corn porridge and dates to visitors and traders at the AU 1 Ramadan bazaar in Keramat yesterday. Accompanied by Hulu Kelang state constituency coordinator Juwairiya Zulkifli, he also mingled with...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, the Queen of Malaysia, graced a breaking-of-fast event with single mothers and orphans at Istana Negara tonight.

JAKARTA, March 7 — The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) secretary-general Tô Lâm will embark on his first state visit to Indonesia from March 9 to March 11, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — Seputeh MP Teresa Kok is willing to cooperate with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), which detained two of her former staff members yesterday.

SEOUL, March 7 — A South Korean court cancelled impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol's arrest warrant on Friday, potentially paving the way for his release from jail while he faces trial on insurrection charges over a brief imposition of martial law.

SINGAPORE, March 7 — Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has warned the public about the existence of deepfake images of him being used by scammers to promote products and services, including money-making schemes and permanent residence application services.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The restoration of Carcosa Seri Negara and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building will help strengthen national identity while enriching the experience of tourists and the local community, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — All enforcement bodies and security agencies have been instructed to take swift and effective action — without compromise — against any party attempting to incite racial or religious hatred.

PUTRAJAYA, March 7 — The shellfish industry experienced positive growth in 2024, with cockle production rising from 15,147.76 tonnes in 2023 to 16,198.96 tonnes in 2024.

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, March 7 — The state government and the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) are collaborating to assist entrepreneurs in strengthening their digital transformation. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said several opportunities have been identified to...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The ringgit extended its rally today to close on the front foot against the US dollar, powered by a more dovish US Federal Reserve (US Fed) outlook and Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision to hold rates steady.

PUTRAJAYA, March 7 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has remanded two individuals, including a former special officer to an MP, for allegedly soliciting and receiving a RM500,000 bribe to approve Projek Mesra Rakyat funds.