By Effendy Zulkifly Over 300 restaurants in Singapore have closed not from bad food or poor service, but because people can’t afford to eat out. It’s more than just a business problem. It’s a reflection of rising living costs even in one of Asia’s richest nations. In Malaysia, we’re still fortunate. You can still find…
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he will decide whether to join Israel’s strikes on Iran within the next two weeks as there is still a “substantial” chance of talks to end the conflict. Trump’s move to hit the pause button could open up space for diplomacy, after days of fevered questions about whether or…
The ongoing crisis in the Middle East has once again laid bare the grotesque double standards that define international responses to conflict — particularly when it involves the State of Israel and its primary backer, the United States. The repeated massacres in Gaza, the blatant disregard for international law, and the sanctimonious rhetoric about “self-defense”…
US President Donald Trump said he doesn’t want to carry out a U.S. strike on Iran but suggested he stands ready to act if it’s necessary to extinguish Iran’s nuclear program. Trump continued his increasingly pointed warnings about the U.S. joining Israel in striking at Tehran’s nuclear program as Iran’s leader warned anew that the…
Ongoing negotiations with the US over its unilateral tariffs are excellent, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said this was conveyed by Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz and Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, who are leading the talks in Washington DC. “This morning,…
Everyone has a role to play in addressing the drug and vape problems affecting Malaysian youths, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He emphasised the government’s readiness to support efforts to eliminate the issue, describing it as a persistent challenge that demands collective action. “Please discuss the best ways to resolve this problem. Should…
Timor – Leste President Jose Ramos Horta is looking forward to have his country join ASEAN as a full member. In addition he is hoping that both nations would be signing strategic partnership agreements. “We want to have special strategic partnership with Malaysia. “We have to expand our public infrastructure and (develop our) oil and…
The five percent discount for residential units under the Penang Madani Ownership Campaign have been extended to all. This was announced by Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. “This will be limited to developers who have registered with the Penang Housing Board and listed the properties as unsold units under the National Property Information Centre,”…
On Tuesday afternoon, Iranian state television called on citizens to delete WhatsApp from their smartphones. The broadcaster claimed, without offering specific evidence, that the messaging app collects user data and transmits it to Israel. In response, WhatsApp issued a statement expressing concern that these unfounded accusations might be used as a pretext to block access…
Investment Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz views Malaysia’s rise in the World Competitiveness Ranking 2025 as a sign that this nation is on its right track to be among top 12 most competitive nations by 2033. “I am confident that with strong governance, continuous commitment from both Federal and State Governments, and close…
