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Budget 2026 to be tabled in parliament on Oct 10

9 August 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is scheduled to table Budget 2026 in parliament on Oct 10, 2025, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF). The ministry will be coordinating extensive public and stakeholder engagements to secure inputs, in line with the priorities of the MADANI Economy. “The government is committed to translate

Gold prices to rise 10% by Sept on possible Fed rate cut

9 August 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Gold is expected to increase by a further record-breaking 10 per cent in September from the current level of US$3,370 per ounce, driven by expectations that the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) will lower its interest rates. Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) president Datuk Seri Louis Ng is

Police leaders urged to focus on priorities, heed public concerns

8 August 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail, urged the top leadership of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to prioritise core issues and respond to public concerns on safeguarding national security and well-being. He said future actions must be driven by strong leadership and a clear focus

China hails Cambodia-Thailand border peace efforts through the ‘ASEAN Way’

8 August 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: China has welcomed the progress made by Cambodia and Thailand in advancing ceasefire arrangements, and reaffirmed Beijing’s support for resolving disputes through the “ASEAN Way”. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Guo Jiakun, said the de-escalation of tension along the Cambodia–Thailand border proves that dialogue and consultation is the right

Thailand hosts ASEAN Family Run 2025 to mark 58th anniversary

8 August 2025

By Kenny Teng BANGKOK: The Thai Foreign Ministry organised the ASEAN Family Run 2025 on Friday to commemorate the 58th anniversary of the founding of the ASEAN Community. The Malaysian Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires ad interim to Thailand, Bong Yik Jui, said it was encouraging to see Thai Foreign Minister Maris

MATRADE backs RM2.09 trillion export target by 2030

8 August 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) supports the country’s gross export growth target, averaging 5.8 per cent annually, to reach RM2.09 trillion by 2030. In a statement today, it said it will continue to play a strategic role in expanding global trade networks and intensifying export promotion

Wholesale and retail trade grows 4.8 per cent in June

8 August 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Wholesale and retail trade recorded a steady growth of 4.8 per cent in June 2025, with sales at RM153.0 billion, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). Chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin attributed the growth to the positive performance of the retail and wholesale trade sub-sectors. “The retail trade sub-sector

Op Khas Kad ATM: 71 arrested in 59 raids across Malaysia

8 August 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested 71 individuals, including eight foreigners, for allegedly acting as mule account holders in 59 raids conducted nationwide under Op Khas Kad ATM. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the operation was carried out in collaboration with Bank Negara Malaysia to

Chief Secretary extends greetings on 58th ASEAN Day

8 August 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, has extended his greetings on the occasion of the 58th ASEAN Day today. In a Facebook post, he emphasised  Malaysia’s continued commitment as an ASEAN member state to strengthen diplomatic relations, trade, security, education, and cultural cooperation for