Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Author: Bernama

Trump announces Indonesia trade deal that cuts tariffs, non-tariff barriers

WASHINGTON, United States (US): US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday the finalisation of a “framework” trade agreement with Indonesia that he said will eliminate 99 per cent of the tariffs imposed on US exports to the island nation, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.  “It is agreed that Indonesia will be Open Market to

Azeem Fahmi falls short in World University Games’ 100-m final

BOCHUM, Germany: National sprint ace, Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi, fell just short of a medal after finishing fourth in the men’s 100-metre (m) final at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games in Lohrheidestadion early this morning, Malaysian time. Azeem crossed the line in 10.35 seconds (s), his fastest time across all

Malaysia’s financial fundamentals draw IMF praise

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s financial strength and market flexibility support resilience against external shocks and capital outflows, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). These factors, including Malaysia’s strong balance sheet, position the country well to navigate global financial volatility without major disruption, the IMF stated in its 2025 External Sector

New Zealand increases postgraduate scholarships for Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR: More Malaysians will now have the opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies in New Zealand following an increase in the number of Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship offered to Malaysians.  The New Zealand High Commission in Malaysia, in a statement o Tuesday, said the allocation for Malaysians has been increased from two

Zayn Rayyan’s mum suspected he was abducted

PETALING JAYA: The mother of the late Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin today told the Sessions Court here that she suspected her son was abducted by someone while they were climbing the stairs to her residence on the day the autistic child went missing. Ismanira Abdul Manaf, 30, said this because

Mother: ‘I never left Zayn Rayyan alone’

PETALING JAYA, Selangor: The mother of the late Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin told the Sessions Court here today that she never left her child alone, except during working hours and school sessions. “Never, not even once. I was the one who carried, gave birth to, and raised Zayn (Zayn Rayyan).

Doctor arrested again over molest claim by another patient

BALIK PULAU, George Town, Penang: A doctor has been arrested again for investigations into an alleged molestation of a female patient at a private clinic in Bayan Baru here. Barat Daya police chief, ACP Sazalee Adam, said the 43-year-old male doctor was detained at the Barat Daya police headquarters (IPD) at 8:00

‘Kota MADANI’ project not cosmetic but strategic

KUALA LUMPUR: The Kota MADANI project is not cosmetic or politically motivated, but a strategic initiative to ensure the well-being of civil servants who are the backbone of the country’s administration, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories), Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. She said, according to the Auditor-General’s

Close federal ties prove GPS is a respected political force

MIRI: The close cooperation between Sarawak and the federal government under the leadership of Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, proves that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is a respected and formidable political force. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the appointment of Sarawak native, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof,