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Malaysian exports to the US were meant to be hit with a 24% tariff, effective April 9. Certain goods, such as semiconductors, were to be exempted. This was part of US President Donald Trump’s sweeping trade policy targeting countries that the US has large trade deficits with.

How much does Malaysia trade with the US?

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has confirmed that it recorded the statement of former Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad at Sungai Buloh Prison on Sept 17 to assist investigations into the Op Fella case.

OP Fella probe: MACC records Isa Samad’s statement

One clear sign of de-dollarization and the shift toward a multipolar monetary order is gold’s renewed prominence in global financial markets. Investors increasingly view the metal as a strategic asset; central banks are buying record amounts of it to bolster resilience against financial and geopo...

The Golden Bridge to Monetary Multipolarity: The Frontiers of Growth

Paramount Skydance Corp has been negotiating a settlement in recent weeks with California and other state attorneys general challenging its US$110 billion (RM449.21 billion) takeover of Warner Bros Discovery Inc, according to people familiar with the matter.

Paramount in settlement talks with US states over Warner takeover — Bloomberg

Europe’s oil refiners are paying eyewatering premiums for cargoes, as the shutdown of Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline forces the region’s buyers to scramble for alternatives with fuel prices soaring.

North Sea oil premiums soar to records as Saudis cut sales

As of 9am on Saturday, 20 areas nationwide are recording unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings.

Haze: 20 areas hit unhealthy air pollutant index levels as of 9am

The US, Denmark and Greenland have entered into an agreement for the US to develop a significant military presence on Greenland, while prohibiting US adversaries from building their own bases on the island, Donald Trump said on Friday.

US and Denmark reach deal on Greenland, Trump says

Volkswagen AG slashed its profit forecast after a sharp contraction in China and a €6 billion (US$6.9 billion or RM28.11 billion) writedown tied to sports-car maker Porsche AG, deepening concerns about the strains facing the global auto industry.

VW slashes profit outlook after China sales slump and US$6.9 bil writedown

Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) model inadvertently hacked into three company systems in May during cybersecurity testing, adding to a string of breaches by AI agents that have alarmed security experts and developers of the technology alike.

Google joins OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta in disclosing AI hacks

An index of global equity markets edged higher on Friday, as losses in Europe were partly offset by late gains on Wall Street, with markets ending a turbulent week marked by a global push by central banks to quell inflation.

Global shares edge higher as central banks double down on inflation fight

Wall Street closed a volatile week on a muted note on Friday as benchmark US Treasury yields topped 5%, while crude prices reversed earlier gains but remained above US$100 per barrel, keeping inflation worries front and centre.

S&P 500, Nasdaq advance, turning the page on a tumultuous week

<p>Police have busted an online scam call centre in Ipoh that allegedly impersonated friends to deceive victims in Japan, with seven suspects arrested in a raid at a house in Taman Merdeka on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said those arrested were six Japanese men and a local man aged between 22 and 58.</p>


Japanese scam call centre busted in Ipoh, six Japanese and one Malaysian arrested

<p>The decision to grant a conditional pardon to former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak should not be regarded as a decision by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim or Pakatan Harapan (PH), Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Wanita chief Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek said.&nbsp;</p>


Najib's conditional pardon not Anwar's or PH's decision — Fadhlina

<p>These days, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is prevalent in all aspects of life, in various sectors of the economy and professions, and more so among white-collar workers.</p>


Bracing for AI tidal wave disrupting jobs market

<p>Malaysia’s tool, die and mould (TDM) industry is set to enter a new phase of digital transformation and global competitiveness with the launch of the NEW TDM Project next month.</p>

<p>SIRIM Bhd president and group chief executive officer Nik Sazali Nik Hussin said the strategic initiative would be implemented under the 13th Malaysia Plan and the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 to strengthen the country’s TDM ecosystem comprehensively.</p>


NEW TDM Project to drive transformation of Malaysia’s tooling industry

<p>As of 9am on Saturday, 20 areas nationwide are recording unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings.</p>


<p>Barisan Nasional (BN) welcomed with deep gratitude the decision by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, to grant a conditional pardon to former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, while respecting all conditions and processes set.</p>


BN welcomes Najib’s conditional pardon with deep gratitude — Zambry

<p>Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) model inadvertently hacked into three company systems in May during cybersecurity testing, adding to a string of breaches by AI agents that have alarmed security experts and developers of the technology alike.&nbsp;</p>


<p>The US, Denmark and Greenland have entered into an agreement for the US to develop a significant military presence on Greenland, while prohibiting US adversaries from building their own bases on the island, Donald Trump said on Friday.</p>


<p>Volkswagen AG slashed its profit forecast after a sharp contraction in China and a €6 billion (US$6.9 billion or RM28.11 billion) writedown tied to sports-car maker Porsche AG, deepening concerns about the strains facing the global auto industry.</p>


<p>Europe’s oil refiners are paying eyewatering premiums for cargoes, as the shutdown of Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline forces the region’s buyers to scramble for alternatives with fuel prices soaring.</p>


<p>One clear sign of de-dollarization and the shift toward a multipolar monetary order is gold’s renewed prominence in global financial markets. Investors increasingly view the metal as a strategic asset; central banks are buying record amounts of it to bolster resilience against financial and geopo...

<p>Paramount Skydance Corp has been negotiating a settlement in recent weeks with California and other state attorneys general challenging its US$110 billion (RM449.21 billion) takeover of Warner Bros Discovery Inc, according to people familiar with the matter.</p>


<p>The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has confirmed that it recorded the statement of former Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad at Sungai Buloh Prison on Sept 17 to assist investigations into the Op Fella case.</p>
