22nd Asean Senior Officials Meeting on Information begins today

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The 22nd Asean Senior Officials Meeting Responsible for Information (SOMRI) and Related Meetings began here on Monday. The two-day event at a hotel here gathers senior representatives from Asean Member States to strengthen regional cooperation in the field of information and media. The 22nd SOMRI will discuss emerging issues such as disinformation, misinformation, digital...

Tech site 404 Media says Signal-like app used by Trump adviser was hacked

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The unofficial version of Signal used by Donald Trump's former National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has been hacked, tech site 404 Media said Sunday, raising further concern over the security of the communications exchanged at the highest levels of the U.S. government. 404 Media said the hacker exploited a vulnerability in TeleMessage, a Signal-like...

Bursa Malaysia forges ahead on improving global trade outlook

KUALA LUMPUR: The upward momentum on Bursa Malaysia continued on Monday as there has been a swell of optimism that trade negotiations between the US and China are likely to kick off in the near term. At 9.05am, the benchmark FBM KLCI was up 2.84 points to 1,545.33, with the buying interest picking up where it...

Ringgit rises against weaker US$

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit edged up slightly against the US dollar on Monday, as a weaker greenback, weighed down by dovish sentiment from the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) on interest rates and new trade developments related to China, supported the local currency, said an analyst At 8 am, the local currency inched up to...

All eyes on US tariff response

PETALING JAYA: Business groups and industry players will be closely monitoring the Parliament’s special sitting today, which is set to discuss the impact of US tariffs. The special session will see about 20 lawmakers debating the implications of the United States’ decision on the country’s economy as well as the Malaysian government’s long-term planning and responses...

Rafizi questions PAS call to collect Kelantan’s own taxes

KUALA LUMPUR: Although reportedly on an extended leave, Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli remains active in responding to issues raised by the opposition via his official social media platforms.   In his latest Facebook post on Saturday (May 3), Rafizi addressed opposition claims regarding federal tax collection, dismissing allegations that the federal government marginalised opposition-led states...

Ali France: disability activist who overcame grief to oust Australia opposition chief Dutton

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Disability advocate Ali France pulled off a shock defeat of Australia's opposition leader Peter Dutton in his own seat on Saturday at the third time of asking, just over a year after losing her son to leukaemia.   Her win was part of a comprehensive federal election victory by the incumbent Labor Party over...

Drug price display: No fines during three-month grace period, say ministries

PUTRAJAYA: No compounds would be issued during the three-month “grace period” for the enforcement of the medicine price display law that came into effect on May 1.   The government would instead focus on advocacy and education during the period.   Enforcement would be jointly conducted by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) and the Health ministries.   KPDN...

Prince Harry loses legal fight with UK government over police protection

LONDON (Reuters) -Prince Harry on Friday lost his legal challenge to changes to his security arrangements made by the British government following his decision to step down from royal duties with his American wife Meghan. Harry, King Charles' younger son, had sought to overturn a decision by the Home Office - the ministry responsible for policing...

Malaysia, Philippines agree on need for non-discriminatory humanitarian aid to Myanmar

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and the Philippines share the stance that all humanitarian assistance to Myanmar must be delivered without discrimination or restrictions, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.   He said this was agreed upon during a telephone conversation with Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr on Friday (May 2).   Anwar said during the conversation with the...