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Samenta says even 10pc US tariff inflicts severe strain on local exporters

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (Samenta) is calling for targeted relief measures for local exporters, warning that the newly implemented 10 per cent ... Read More


Singapore rejects forced labour claims as US slaps 12.5pc tariff on one-third of exports

SINGAPORE, July 24 -- The United States has imposed a new 12.5 per cent tariff on about one-third of Singapore's domestic exports, citing forced labour concerns. According to a report by the Straits ... Read More


Singapore man pleads guilty to abusing 11 children, including daughter and granddaughters, over three decades

SINGAPORE, July 24 -- A 70-year-old man admitted in court that he sexually assaulted 11 children over three decades, including his daughter, granddaughters, nieces and several pupils from his enrichme... Read More


Miti: Malaysia escapes steeper tariff, but a second US probe looms over 'excess capacity'

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 -- Malaysia will face a 10 per cent tariff imposed by the United States under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, following a broad investigation into forced labour practices a... Read More


Climate change takes toll as 350km of Selangor coastline erodes, state exco says

SHAH ALAM, July 23 -- About 350km of Selangor's coastline has been identified as affected by erosion due to various factors, including climate change. Selangor Infrastructure and Agriculture Committe... Read More


Seremban's Terminal 1 earns Grade A rating, meets highest public transport standards, says Anthony Loke

SEREMBAN, July 23 -- Seremban's Terminal 1 has received a Grade A rating from the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD), signifying that it meets the highest standards in management, operations, safety ... Read More


Depression, schizophrenia among conditions covered under Socso's Invalidity Scheme, says HR minister

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 -- Workers suffering from depression and schizophrenia are covered under the Social Security Organisation's (Perkeso) Invalidity Scheme, with eligible insured persons entitled to... Read More


'We can fix this': BN touts itself as mediator for Negeri Sembilan royal dispute

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 -- Barisan Nasional (BN) has positioned itself as the key to resolving the ongoing royal dispute in Negeri Sembilan, claiming that a mandate to govern the state would allow the c... Read More


Singapore to boost air traffic capacity with AI and infrastructure overhaul

SINGAPORE, July 23 -- Singapore is committing S$4 billion (RM12.7 billion) over the next 15 years to overhaul its air navigation services, a massive investment designed to cement the city-state's stat... Read More


Jalaluddin Alias among candidates for N. Sembilan MB if BN-Perikatan wins, says Hamzah Zainudin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 -- Negeri Sembilan Umno chairman Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias is among the candidates being considered for the post of menteri besar if the Barisan Nasional (BN)-Perikatan Nasiona... Read More