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Why it's hard for Malaysia to win a trade deal with the US - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, July 22 -- Trade negotiations with the United States have never been easy. But under President Donald Trump's second term, they've become even more complicated - especially for countries... Read More


Malaysia's inflation cools as veg goes cheap, but eating out still burns the wallet

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 -- Food prices in Malaysia showed mixed trends in June, with the overall food and beverages group rising by 2.1 per cent year-on-year, according to the Department of Statistics (... Read More


Malaysia seeks to drop Trump tariffs to 20pc but resists key US demands

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 -- Malaysia is trying to lower looming US tariffs to 20 per cent but has pushed back against American demands that officials say touch on core domestic policies. Citing sources,... Read More


KL mayor denies bias in removal of hawker stalls for road project

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 -- Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif said there were no elements of bias in the treatment of local hawkers and vendors in Desa Pandan. Her remarks follow public... Read More


KL mayor denies bias in Desa Pandan hawker demolitions, cites road plan based on data and complaints since 2017

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 -- Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif said there were no elements of bias in the treatment of local hawkers and vendors in Desa Pandan, amid public backlash over ... Read More


Consumers rejoice but Malaysian, Indonesian entrepreneurs sound alarm as Chinese chains flood region

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 -- Chinese brands are enjoying growing success in Southeast Asia, but some local players and observers remain wary about their rapid rise and potential impact on domestic busines... Read More


Cancel culture is just public shaming with wi-fi - Hanan Addeena Arman

Kuala Lampur, July 21 -- We all make mistakes. Some big, some small. But now, thanks to social media, a single wrong move can become a viral moment-and sometimes, it ruins lives. That's the reality of... Read More


Wait for Wednesday? PM asks to be given more time to finalise 'extraordinary tribute' announcement

PUTRAJAYA, July 21 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his anticipated major announcement has been delayed to tomorrow or Wednesday, which he described as an "extraordinary tribute" to Mal... Read More


Unhealthy air quality in peninsular Malaysia doubles to eight areas in 24 hours

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 -- The number of areas in peninsular Malaysia recording unhealthy air quality has doubled overnight, based on readings from the Environment Department's Air Pollutant Index Manag... Read More


Anwar denies last-minute switch in CJ pick, says vilified for one week just because process was still ongoing

PUTRAJAYA, July 21 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reportedly denied claims of a last-minute change in the proposed candidate for Chief Justice. He said today that the appointment had ... Read More