KUALA LUMPUR: Concluding tariff negotiations with the United States (US) ahead of President Donald Trump’s October visit is crucial for Malaysia, both to safeguard billions in export value and to strengthen its position as a reliable, forward-looking trading nation, an economist said. IPPFA Sdn Bhd director and country economist Mohd Sedek Jantan warned that delays in reaching a trade...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has denied claims by former US Treasury Department terrorism finance analyst Jonathan Schanzer that Malaysia is serving as a hub for Hamas operations. Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the Palestinian struggle was an issue close to the hearts of Muslims in Malaysia, but the...
Can be more blur or not? A 46-year-old woman hired as a runner for loan sharks in Kluang, Johor, was instructed to set fire to a house in the early hours of September 5. But she targeted the wrong home. Four people were inside at the time, and the blaze spread, damaging four neighbouring houses in the same row. Fortunately, all...
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for several states and territories, with warnings in effect until 3pm on Thursday (Sept 11). In Perlis, residents are on alert for severe weather, while in Kedah, areas such as Langkawi, Kubang Pasu and Kota Setar are expected to experience thunderstorms, heavy rain and...
NDP organisers, Tampines Fire Station, are you guys taking notes? If you've not heard of Malaysia’s Abang Bomba, you are missing out. Abang Bomba is a nickname for a bunch of hunky firefighters, known for flexing their muscles and hamming it up at Malaysia’s Merdeka Parade every year. This year's parade on Sunday (Aug 31) was no different as the...
BEIJING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched a book on Malaysia authored by renowned Chinese entrepreneur, economist and scholar Dr Yan Lijin. The launch was held on Tuesday (Sept 2) on the sidelines of his business meeting with Chinese investors and business leaders here. The Chinese language book "Malaysia, Truly Asia: A Country That Captivates the Heart” features a foreword...
GEORGE TOWN: “I know that it has 14 lines, and the first line is red. Now, I know the colours and will remember these details,” the little girl said excitedly. Doris Yee is just six and she and her kindergarten mates, all dressed in colourful traditional attire, had just learnt the significance of National Day and...
SUBANG JAYA: The Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, departed for home on Wednesday (Aug 27) after his three-day state visit to Malaysia, which began on Monday (Aug 25). The special aircraft carrying Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and his delegation, including Prince Abdul Mateen Bolkiah, Cabinet ministers and senior government officials, departed from the Royal Malaysian Air...
JOHOR BAHRU: A mild 3.2 magnitude earthquake that shook Segamat this morning has been confirmed by the Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) as an aftershock of the 4.8 magnitude quake on Aug 24. MetMalaysia director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said the tremor occurred at 8.59am on Wednesday (Aug 27) at a depth of 10 kilometres, with its...
KUALA LUMPUR: Two Johor MPs have called on fellow lawmakers to support the passage of the Gig Workers Bill 2025 when it is brought for the second and third readings in the Dewan Rakyat. "We urge all Members of Parliament and stakeholders to support the passage of this Bill. The future of work is changing, and...
