Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz confirmed that his ministry, Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will address the US’ reciprocal tariff of 25% tomorrow after the Cabinet meeting. “MITI has already issued an official statement on the current tariff position, and a press conference will be held at 6 pm at Menara MITI on…
US President Donald Trump yesterday said that countries aligning themselves with the “Anti-American policies” of BRICS, will be charged an additional 10 per cent tariff. “Any Country aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of BRICS, will be charged an ADDITIONAL 10 per cent Tariff. There will be no exceptions to this policy. Thank you for…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that Putrajaya have to conduct a comprehensive review into the possibility of joining the New Development Bank (NDB) of BRICS since various aspects including the required commitments and the effectiveness of participation in the institution needs to be looked into. “Malaysia will thoroughly review the possibility of joining…
Klang MP V Ganabatirau has made a policy proposal that addressed the needs of Malaysian Indian community in view of the 13th Malaysia Plan with an annual budget of RM1.5 billion. The proposal has six objectives with six key pillars. The policy has six objectives as the following: The first pillar is on education and…
Thailand’s opposition parties said on Thursday that they will hold off on launching a no-confidence vote against suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra pending a court ruling, but they vowed to work together to avoid political deadlock. Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Tuesday suspended Paetongtarn from her duties after accepting a petition from 36 senators who accused…
The probe into the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya was done independently and transparently without interference from the state government, said Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amiruddin Shari. “The reality is, the investigation was conducted completely independently, with no interference from the state government.. “So, if there are parties disputing it, that…
Syrian state media dismissed claims that the nation is in plans to sign a peace deal with Israel as “premature” days after Israel expressed interest in getting Syria onboard with the Abraham Accords. “Statements concerning signing a peace agreement with the Israeli occupation at this time are considered premature,” state TV reported an unidentified official…
Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim is now Acting Chief Justice. She fills the spot following the retirement of Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat. The appointment was made in accordance with Article 131A of the Federal Constitution (FC), as well as the provisions under Section 9(1)(b) and Section 9(3) of the Courts…
Sabah Umno is prepared to contest and win at least 32 seats or a maximum of 40 seats in the upcoming state polls without former ally, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), said the state party chief, Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin. He stressed that there would be no negotiations with GRS. BN would be battling against…
A DAP assemblyman in Selangor raised four questions regarding the investigation report on the gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights as it failed to address certain pressing issues that are crucial for the community. “Given the severity of the incident, it is troubling that the investigation report appears to close the matter without addressing several…
