PUTRAJAYA: As Malaysia enters the second half of 2025, the government’s fiscal recalibration through an expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) and revised electricity tariffs mark a strategic move to strengthen national finances while prioritising the welfare of the rakyat. Despite early concerns over rising living costs, the rollout includes various
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Malaysian companies must be willing to explore new markets and trading opportunities overseas. In making the call, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said they must not solely rely on traditional markets, but instead venture into new ones. Anwar said platforms like the BRICS offer enormous opportunities, and
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia: Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico expressed regret over the return of the Iron Curtain policy to Europe. “They want to divide the West and the East again. Unfortunately, the Iron Curtain is becoming a reality. “Relations have been broken and anyone who even shows interest in understanding what
ISTANBUL, Turkiye: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appeared publicly for the first time Saturday since the end of a war with Israel to participate in Ashura ceremonies in Tehran, according to Anadolu Ajansi (AA). Khamenei was absent from ceremonies during the start of the Muslim New Year, Muharram, held
LOS ANGELES, California, United States (US): Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced Saturday that “the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom”. This followed an online poll he launched earlier in the week that showed strong support for a new political force, reported Xinhua. “Independence Day is the
RIO DE JANEIRO: The New Development Bank established by BRICS has demonstrated its viability and could serve as the foundation for a guarantee fund aimed at boosting investment in member countries, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti. “The new development bank has been operating for 10 years. The
SEJONG: The number of business owners that closed down their shops surpassed the 1 million mark for the first time in history last year, with the retail and eatery sectors accounting for nearly half, data showed Sunday. According to the data compiled by the National Tax Service, 1,008,282 individual and
BEIJING, China: China will continue to strengthen its partnerships with developing nations and support global stability through inclusive growth and innovation, according to the Assistant Foreign Minister of China, Hong Lei. “China enjoys a bright future full of new opportunities. Our economy is showing strong resilience and vigour, and its steady
ISTANBUL: At least 43 people, including 15 children, have died in flooding in Kerr County in the US state of Texas, Anadolu Ajansi reported an official told reporters at a news conference Saturday. Sheriff Larry Leitha said 15 of the victims were children. He noted that five children and 12
KUALA LUMPUR: Japanese Foreign Minister, Takeshi Iwaya, will arrive in Malaysia on Wednesday (July 9) to attend the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related meetings, and to co-host the Fourth Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development (CEAPAD IV). Japanese Ambassador to Malaysia, Noriyuki Shikata, told BERNAMA that