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Ringgit starts 2026 firmer on weaker greenback

Ringgit starts 2026 firmer on weaker greenback

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar on the first trading day of the year, as the…
Trump authorises full force troop deployment in Portland

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In December, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov offered a succinct description of the Donald Trump administration’s new National Security Strategy (NSS),…
Structural reforms, global risks to shape Malaysian economy in 2026

Structural reforms, global risks to shape Malaysian economy in 2026

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia enters 2026 with a relatively stable labour market and resilient domestic demand, but economists warn that deeper…
Powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes in Istanbul

Visa-free policy boosts exchanges, cooperation between BiH, China: BiH official

SARAJEVO, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) -- The visa-free regime between Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and China has significantly boosted people-to-people exchanges…
US says China’s military drills near Taiwan ‘unnecessarily’ raise tensions

US says China’s military drills near Taiwan ‘unnecessarily’ raise tensions

China launched missiles and deployed fighter jets, navy ships, and coastguard vessels in drills condemned by Taipei as ‘highly provocative’.…
UTM unveils technology to accurately assess durian quality

UTM unveils technology to accurately assess durian quality

JOHOR BARU: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has developed a miniature baggage scanner technology capable of accurately examining and analysing the…
Trump delays higher tariffs on imported furniture

Trump delays higher tariffs on imported furniture

WASHINGTON, United States: President Donald Trump has delayed steeper US tariffs on some imported furniture items for a year, ordering…
US health costs set to soar for millions in 2026

Trump delays higher US tariffs on imported furniture for one year

US President Donald Trump postpones steeper tariffs on imported furniture to 2027, citing ongoing negotiations and cost of living pressures.WASHINGTON:…
Commodities buffeted by Trump whirlwind seek relief in 2026

Commodities buffeted by Trump whirlwind seek relief in 2026

COMMODITIES were pelted in 2025 by the whirlwind of tariffs and policies imposed by United States President Donald Trump, and…
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Be friendlier, Malaysians: Tourism minister urges warmth and cleanliness ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026

SEPANG, Jan 1 — Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has called on Malaysians to adopt…
RM900mil investment set to create over 200 high-skilled jobs in Johor

RM900mil investment set to create over 200 high-skilled jobs in Johor

Johor menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the investment was supported by a strategic collaboration with UTM which included training…
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Onn Hafiz: RM900m superalloy investment to boost Johor’s high‑tech industry, generate 200 jobs

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 1 — A RM900-million investment by Jiangsu Longda Superalloy Co Ltd, through its subsidiary Singda Superalloy (Malaysia)…
Pelaburan RM900 juta di Johor buka 200 pekerjaan berkemahiran tinggi

Pelaburan RM900 juta di Johor buka 200 pekerjaan berkemahiran tinggi

Jiangsu Longda labur RM900 juta di Johor, buka 200 peluang kerja dalam aeroangkasa dan kejuruteraan, dengan kerjasama UTM.JOHOR BAHRU: Pelaburan…
China superalloy maker to invest RM900mil in Johor, says MB

China superalloy maker to invest RM900mil in Johor, says MB

JOHOR BARU: A Chinese manufacturer specialising in superalloys has stated its commitment to invest RM900mil in Johor, says Mentri Besar…
UTM develops scanner to check durian quality for export

UTM develops scanner to check durian quality for export

UTM unveils a miniature baggage scanner adapted to non-destructively assess durian quality, aiming to reduce export rejections and boost grower…
TLDM pantau kapal China di Zon Maritim Malaysia

TLDM pantau kapal China di Zon Maritim Malaysia

PETALING JAYA: Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) sedang memantau pergerakan kapal Pengawal Pantai China (CCG) yang dikesan berada di Zon…
ULASAN | Madani berani atau reformasi 'dikebumi'

ULASAN | Madani berani atau reformasi ‘dikebumi’

ULASAN | Kertas Hijau, Kertas Putih dan Jawatankuasa Pilihan Parlimen boleh menjadi pemacu reformasi bermakna tahun 2026.Tahun 2026 merupakan secara…
Tourists Laud Malaysia’s Safety, Diversity As VM2026 Kicks Off

Tourists Laud Malaysia’s Safety, Diversity As VM2026 Kicks Off

SUBANG, Jan 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia continues to strengthen its position as a safe and family-friendly tourism destination under the Visit…
Taiwan's president vows to defend sovereignty after China drills

Taiwan’s president vows to defend sovereignty after China drills

Lai said international support for Taiwan “has never wavered”, which signalled that “Taiwan is no longer just Taiwan”.TAIPEI: Taiwanese President…
US grants TSMC annual licence to import US chipmaking tools into China

US grants TSMC annual licence to import US chipmaking tools into China

SEOUL: The US government has granted an annual licence to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing to import US chip manufacturing equipment to…
Armed forces monitoring Chinese vessel at South Luconia Shoals

Armed forces monitoring Chinese vessel at South Luconia Shoals

Beting Patinggi Ali, also known as Luconia Shoals, is a resource-rich area where China and Malaysia have overlapping territorial claims.…
Tujuh wanita China tawar khidmat seks ditahan

Tujuh wanita China tawar khidmat seks ditahan

JOHOR BAHRU: Jabatan Imigresen (JIM) Johor menahan tujuh wanita warganegara China yang menawarkan khidmat seks menggunakan aplikasi WeChat dan Telegram…
AI, chips boom sent South Korea exports soaring in 2025

AI, chips boom sent South Korea exports soaring in 2025

SEOUL: Soaring global demand for semiconductors fuelled by a boom in artificial intelligence sent South Korea's exports to their highest-ever…
Tim Cook Membeli Saham Nike Berjumlah Sekitar $3 Juta

Tim Cook Membeli Saham Nike Berjumlah Sekitar $3 Juta

Tim Cook Membeli Saham Nike Berjumlah Sekitar $3 JutaJanuary 1, 2026Lain-lain Aman CEO Apple, Tim Cook kini dilihat telah membeli…
China to impose 55% tariffs on beef imports from key suppliers

China to impose 55% tariffs on beef imports from key suppliers

China will impose 55% tariffs on beef imports exceeding quotas from Brazil, Australia, the US and Argentina from January 1,…
Challenges for 2026

Challenges for 2026

THE bubbling cauldron of business risks will surface new risks to the top just as some old risks continue to…
Sydney falls silent before fireworks bring in 2026

Sydney falls silent before fireworks bring in 2026

Fireworks light up the sky over Sydney Harbour during the New Year’s Eve Celebrations at Mrs Macquarie’s Point in Sydney.…
China to impose extra 55pct tariffs on some beef imports

China to impose extra 55pct tariffs on some beef imports

BEIJING: China said on Wednesday it will impose additional 55 per cent tariffs on some beef imports from countries including…