Monday, 12 January 2026

Author: Bernama

Apple posts USD23.4 billion profit despite tariff pressures

SAN JOSE, California, United States: Apple on Thursday posted a sharp rise in profits in its fiscal third quarter, driven by strong iPhone sales that helped offset the financial strain of import tariffs introduced by United States (US) President Donald Trump, German Press Agency (dpa) reported. The US tech giant

Bold reforms needed to future-proof healthcare system

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must undertake bold healthcare financing reforms and digital transformation to future-proof its public health system in the face of rising demand, escalating costs and fiscal constraints, says Health Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. Dr Dzulkefly stressed that while Malaysia’s tax-funded healthcare system had long served the nation well, the

Moderate earthquake strikes near West Papua

KUALA LUMPUR: A moderate earthquake, measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale, struck the South Maluku Sea in Indonesia, at 6:12 am today. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), in a statement, said that the earthquake occurred at coordinates 0.2 degrees south and 126.1 degrees east, approximately 177 kilometres northwest of West Papua,

Malaysia targets RM116.3 billion trade surplus by 2030

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid KUALA LUMPUR: The government anticipates that Malaysia’s trade surplus will remain stable under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), supported by the growth of high-value industries and a transition towards increased economic complexity, said Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. The Finance Minister II said that while imports

US lowers tariff on Malaysian imports to 19%

KUALA LUMPUR: The United States (US) is imposing a reduced 19 per cent tariff on Malaysian imports, effective August 1, 2025. On July 7, Washington announced it would impose a 25 per cent tariff on all Malaysian products entering the country, separate from sectoral tariffs, effective August 1 this year

India court acquits all accused in 2008 bomb blast

NEW DELHI, India: A court in India today acquitted all seven accused in a bomb blast 17 years ago in Maharashtra state’s Malegaon town. The blast in September 2008 killed at least six people and injured about 100 in Malegaon. The court said it found no reliable evidence against the

Chinese authorities ask Nvidia to clarify leak risks linked to H20 chips

BEIJING, China: The Cyberspace Administration of China has appealed to United States (US) graphics processor manufacturer Nvidia requesting clarification on possible security risks linked to H20 chips, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti citing media reports today. In mid-July, Nvidia announced that it had received approval from the US administration to sell its

Thailand proposes neutral venue for next border talks

BANGKOK, Thailand: Thailand’s Defence Ministry has proposed that the upcoming General Border Committee (GBC) meeting be held on a neutral ground, and suggested Malaysia as the venue.  Ministry spokesperson, Rear Admiral Surasan Kongsiri, said in a statement that the proposal is in line with the standard international practice of not holding meetings between

Highlights of the 13th Malaysia Plan

KUALA LUMPUR: The following are the highlights of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) 2026-2030, themed ‘Melakar Semula Pembangunan’ (Redesigning Development), which was tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Parliament today. US President Donald J. Trump has decided to review the tariff rates on Malaysia, with a decision

13MP: Agriculture to focus on tackling food import dependence

KUALA LUMPUR: To improve the quality of life of the people, the government is determined to ensure the empowerment of the people, raise the standard of social life and ensure access to basic needs such as affordable food, housing and health, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Realising that