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Trump's tariffs: Order behind the disorder - Christopher Choong Weng Wai

Kuala Lampur, April 15 -- Trump's misleadingly named "reciprocal tariffs" have elicited many reactions focused on the tariff's economic impacts and the absurdity of the tariff calculations. The sweepi... Read More


Diplomacy and warfare: The Malay kingdoms' tactics in dealing with great powers - Mohd Hazmi Mohd Rusli and Milda Istiqomah

Kuala Lampur, April 15 -- In an increasingly complex world defined by geopolitical rivalry and economic warfare, the question of how smaller or mid-sized nations can navigate the pressures of great po... Read More


Singapore jails man for smuggling sedated puppy from Malaysia in laundry net for mysterious 'Mr Dog'

SINGAPORE, April 15 -- A Malaysian man has been jailed and fined in Singapore after he was caught smuggling a sedated puppy across the border in a laundry net. According to Channel News Asia (CNA), M... Read More


Indonesia's 'Jumbo' becomes highest-grossing SE Asian animation, beating 'Mechamato' with US$8m haul (VIDEO)

JAKARTA, April 15 -- Indonesian animated film Jumbo has become the highest-grossing South-east Asian animation in history, earning over US$8 million (RM35 million) at the Indonesian box office since i... Read More


Johor police: Seven more reports lodged against teen who generated deepfake photos of Kulai students

JOHOR BARU, April 15 -- Johor police said they have received more reports against the teenager who allegedly made and sold artificial intelligence (AI)-generated pornographic deepfake photos of past a... Read More


Brickfields deserves better: Not just banners and blessings - Che Ran

Kuala Lampur, April 15 -- Once again, vibrant banners adorn the streets of Brickfields, wishing the Tamil community a joyful New Year. They're bright, warm, and full of cultural symbolism - a gesture ... Read More


Johor MACC remands manager over allegedly fake aid claims worth RM110,000

JOHOR BARU, April 15 -- The Johor Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has remanded a 34-year-old private company manager for allegedly submitting false claims relating to Agrofood Project Rede... Read More


Asad Capital becomes largest shareholder of Souqa Fintech and PayHalal, announces leadership changes

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 -- Asad Capital, a leading investment firm, has announced its acquisition of a majority stake in Souqa Fintech, a non-bank financial institution specialising in merchant acquiri... Read More


Use and misuse of declaration of emergency - Hafiz Hassan

Kuala Lampur, April 14 -- On December 16, 2020, then Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the King) had consented to a declaration of Emergency in Gerik, Perak and... Read More


'We hear you': PM Wong rejects claims Gen Z are 'soft', urges youth to help shape Singapore's future (VIDEO)

SINGAPORE, April 14 -- Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has voiced support for young Singaporeans and first-time voters, acknowledging their aspirations and calling for their partnership in shaping the na... Read More