HAMILTON (Canada): US President Donald Trump announced a major increase on Friday in tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, doubling the rate from 25 per cent to 50 per cent, in what he described as a move to further protect American industry. “Today, I have a major announcement,” Trump said during
KOTA KINABALU, Sabah: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his hope that journalists in Malaysia will remain spirited in their role of advancing the nation, in addition to reporting on the hardship and challenges currently faced by the people. Conveying his appreciation to media practitioners in conjunction with National
PENAMPANG, Sabah: The federal government always takes into consideration the needs and requests of all states in determining the priority of projects under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He explained that the priority of projects could not be determined solely by the federal
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has ruled in favour of Segambut Member of Parliament, Hannah Yeoh, and ordered Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) lecturer, Dr Kamarul Zaman Yusoff, to pay RM400,000 in damages for the defamatory remarks he made eight years ago. The decision was delivered by Judge Datuk Aliza Sulaiman,
PENAMPANG, Sabah: Sabah’s development agenda will advance more effectively with strong support and close cooperation between the federal and state governments, said Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He expressed confidence that a solid relationship between the two parties would be a catalyst for the successful implementation of the state’s
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has called on the people to continue to defend Malaysia’s harmony in diversity, strengthen the ties of brotherhood and preserve unity. He said this when wishing a Happy Kaamatan Festival to the entire Kadazan Dusun, Murut and Rungus community, particularly in Sabah, who
KUALA LUMPUR: MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd anticipates the implementation of RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation may be pushed to the fourth quarter of 2025 due to unresolved issues such as eligibility and the delivery mechanism. The investment bank said the potential delay in RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation to the second
KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN could generate an additional USD300 billion annually in green revenues and unlock up to USD1.5 trillion in new value by 2030 with advancing green investments and cross-border collaboration in regional power grids, carbon markets, and clean energy incentives (USD1=RM4.23). Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri
KUALA LUMPUR: A Bangladeshi man pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in an apartment elevator last week. Sohanur Rahman Anik, 23, was charged with sexually assaulting the 15-year-old victim inside and outside the elevator of an apartment building
MALAYSIA PUSHING FOR PROGRESS ON SOUTH CHINA SEA CODE OF CONDUCT, MYANMAR FIVE-POINT CONSENSUS KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is actively pushing for progress on the South China Sea Code of Conduct (COC) and upholding the Five-Point Consensus on Myanmar, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul
