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HLIB: August exports hit by US tariffs, eased by diversification
KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) said Malaysia's export momentum in August highlighted the impact of higher US…

Will BRICS boom under Trump’s watch?
Donald Trump has been accused of inadvertently drawing BRICS nations — a loose grouping of some of the world's fastest-growing…
Guangxi’s Sweet Success: Growth, Innovation
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Situated in southern China, the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has leveraged its unique geographical location…

Malaysia to convene RCEP summit in October
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the broader regional framework should not be overlooked, and that the RCEP must ‘not remain…

Malaysia to host RCEP summit in October alongside 47th Asean summit
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced that Malaysia will convene a Regional Comprehensive…

M’sia to hold RCEP Summit in October, says PM
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is planning to organise the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Summit in October this year, said Prime Minister…

Sime Darby Q4 earnings jump eightfold to RM763mil, pays 10 sen dividend
KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Bhd's net profit for the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2025, surged more than eightfold to…
Penang’s Approved Manufacturing Investments Surge 150 Pct To RM12.5 Bln In First Half
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Penang continued to assert its position as a preferred investment destination for both new and existing investors,…

Malaysia building ties to boost rare earths processing capability, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is strengthening international partnerships in rare earth element (REE) processing as part of its economic diplomacy to…
Malaysia, Brunei Urge Decisive Global Action To End Impunity In Palestine
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Brunei urge the international community to act decisively to end the cycle of impunity in…

Ex-MiniMax co-founder’s Vast aims to challenge Tencent, Google in 3D AI models
Chinese AI start-up Vast aims to take on global tech giants such as Tencent Holdings and Google in developing 3D…

China condemns Taiwan’s denial of communist WWII role as blasphemy
BEIJING: China said on Wednesday Taiwan was “blaspheming” the sacrifices of those who died fighting Japan in World War Two…

Miti accelerates tech R&D to boost Malaysia’s REE self-sufficiency, says Liew Chin Tong
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is committed to developing and attracting potential…

Melaka cadang wujudkan Perkampungan Orang Bersara
MELAKA: Kerajaan negeri bercadang mewujudkan Perkampungan Orang Bersara dalam menghadapi status Melaka menuju era penuaan penduduk menjelang 2030. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa…

Despite US tariffs, Penang’s manufacturing investments soar 150pc to RM12.5b in first half of 2025, says CM
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 27 — Investments in Penang have continued to grow despite uncertainties due to the tariffs imposed by…

Nigeria urges Petrobras return for oil and gas investment boost
ABUJA/SAO PAULO: Brazil’s state-run oil company Petrobras, which left Nigeria five years ago, should be able to return quickly, Nigerian…

Retail crisis: E-Commerce among factors fueling rise of dead malls
SHAH ALAM: Malaysia now faces the growing risk of so-called "dead malls," particularly among community shopping centres where occupancy rates…

Asia stocks steady ahead of Nvidia; investors wary over Fed independence
SINGAPORE: Asian stocks were steady on Wednesday ahead of an earnings report from AI leader Nvidia that will shape near-term…

Rekod Dunia Lewah Jam Kini 9.13 GHz Pada Cip Intel Core i9-14900KF
Rekod Dunia Lewah Jam Kini 9.13 GHz Pada Cip Intel Core i9-14900KFAugust 27, 2025IntelPerkakasan Effi Saharudin Dua dekad lalu antara aktiviti…

GLCs should not be running up huge losses
YOURSAY | ‘If the fares don't cover operations, something is very wrong.’ Four MOF Inc public infrastructure firms record losses…

Harga emas catat kenaikan lingkungan RM458 segram, dijangka kukuh menjelang hujung tahun
PETALING JAYA: Harga emas di pasaran Malaysia berada dalam lingkungan RM458 segram bagi emas tulen 24 karat (999), selepas mencatatkan…

India's Sindhu eyes medal on return to Paris for badminton worlds
PARIS: Former world champion P.V. Sindhu told AFP she has a medal in her sights at the badminton world championships…

Public urged to ensure products have JAKIM halal certification
NILAI: Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Dr Zulkifli Hasan has advised Muslims and food business operators to remain…

Malaysia komited tangani permintaan tenaga AI melalui kerjasama tenaga bersih
BUSAN: Malaysia komited untuk bekerjasama dengan ahli Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) bagi menangani isu tenaga yang melibatkan kecerdasan buatan (AI).…

Vietnam battles floods, blackouts after Typhoon Kajiki kills three
VINH, Vietnam: The death toll from Typhoon Kajiki rose to three in Vietnam on Tuesday, as rescue workers battled uprooted…

Masyarakat perlu pastikan produk ada sijil halal JAKIM, kata Zulkifli
NILAI: Masyarakat Islam terutama pengusaha premis makanan dinasihatkan sentiasa berwaspada dan memastikan sesuatu produk yang dibeli atau dimakan mempunyai pensijilan…

Malaysia's firm stance on Gaza, neutrality gains influence on global stage
IN a dynamic context reflecting fundamental changes in the international system, Malaysia has moved beyond its isolation and preoccupation with…

EU rebuffs Trump tariff threat over digital rules
BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Commission Tuesday asserted the "sovereign right" to regulate the activities of tech giants within the bloc…

Malaysia passes anti-dumping bill to protect local industries from unfair trade
KUALA LUMPUR: Parliament has approved the Countervailing and Anti-Dumping Duties (Amendment) Bill 2025 to shield domestic industries from unfair foreign…