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Three judges, 90 minutes, one message: Trump's executive orders go too far

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Three US federal judges issued rulings within 90 minutes on 24 April, blocking major parts of President Donald Trump's recent executive orders. The decisions halted attempts t... Read More


'Let's put it all on the table': Malaysia fully commits to fairer US trade terms in discussions this week, as growth outlook cut over new tariffs

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Putrajaya has confirmed that it will be lowering its economic growth forecast for 2025 due to the United States' new tariffs, ahead of talks with the latter's officials pushing... Read More


When bond traders speak, even Trump listens - how markets stopped new US tariffs in just hours

NEW YORK, April 25 -- US President Donald Trump remained firm on launching sweeping tariffs on April 9 despite a US$6 trillion (RM26 trillion) stock market drop and global opposition. However, within... Read More


Transparency alone won't fix the system

Kuala Lampur, April 25 -- The Ministry of Health's directive for private hospitals and clinics to display drug prices is, on the surface, a welcome move. As a proponent of transparency and the democr... Read More


A noble statesman, a moral compass: Remembering Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (1939-2025) - Iqbal Khan

Kuala Lampur, April 25 -- Former (fifth) Prime Minister of Malaysia (2003-2009) Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi - affectionately known as "Pak Lah" - was a gentle and soft-spoken man but led his nation with... Read More


Football fever meets rock mania: Over 100,000 fans set to jam Bukit Jalil, literally

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 -- If you plan to head out into the Klang Valley urban jungle tomorrow, brace for major traffic snarls as Bukit Jalil plays host to two major events expected to draw over 100,00... Read More


Malaysian rock legend Amy Search to stage first solo concert this Saturday, here's what to expect

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 -- Legendary Malaysian rockstar Datuk Amy Search is set to illuminate Axiata Arena this Saturday with his first ever solo concert. The Amy Search Magic Konsert Solo Pertama is ... Read More


Penang Mutiara LRT big works to begin end-2025, full rollout still on track for 2031

GEORGE TOWN, April 25 -- Big scale construction works on the Mutiara LRT line in Penang will start in the fourth quarter of next year, according to MRT Corp Chief Executive Officer Datuk Mohd Zarif Mo... Read More


SNSD's Sooyoung features in new 'Ballerina' character posters set in 'John Wick' world

LOS ANGELES, April 25 -- Lionsgate has released 12 exclusive character posters for Ballerina, its upcoming action-thriller set in the John Wick universe. Among the posters is one featuring South Kore... Read More


From scenic views to cultural showcases: Why Sekinchan is the perfect weekend escape with Malaysia's first paddy field festival

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 -- If you're planning to take the family out for some unwinding from the bustling city life this weekend, you might be in for a treat. Malaysia will be holding its very first p... Read More