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Geopolitical tensions slash Malaysia's West Asia trade by 30.4pc, says Matrade chief

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- Malaysia's trade with West Asia fell 30.4 per cent to RM21.41 billion amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, said Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican. The chairman of the M... Read More


Matrade chairman: Malaysia's trade shrugs off global jitters, posts 9.3pc growth in March

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- Malaysia's trade grew 9.3 per cent year-on-year to RM272.95 billion in March 2026, driven by strong demand for electrical and electronic (E&E) goods. Malaysia External Trade... Read More


Cemetery tryst couple freed after Penang High Court revises jail term to time served following accepted representation

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- The Penang High Court in George Town has revised a 12-month custodial sentence imposed on a couple convicted of committing an indecent act at a Chinese cemetery, cutting the ... Read More


Malaysian film 'Mother Bhumi' to kick off nationwide promotional tour across five states ahead of cinema release (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- Mother Bhumi (2025), written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Chong Keat Aun, has already generated buzz even before its nationwide cinema release. Anticipation is ex... Read More


Police seek arrest warrant for HYBE chief Bang Si-hyuk over alleged IPO fraud gains

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- Police have applied for an arrest warrant for HYBE chairman Bang Si-hyuk, officials said Tuesday. In a report by The Korea Herald, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's fin... Read More


Aaron Kwok marks ninth wedding anniversary with Moka Fang, shares intimate celebration

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- Hong Kong singer-actor Aaron Kwok and his wife, Chinese model Moka Fang, have celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary with a private and heartfelt gathering. In a post sh... Read More


Negeri Sembilan Undang dispute MB's account of council advice

SEREMBAN, April 21 -- Four Undang in Negeri Sembilan have challenged Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun's account of a key council meeting, disputing his claim that the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang ... Read More


Japan issues megaquake warning after powerful 7.7 magnitude tremblor

TOKYO, April 21 -- At least six people were reported injured on Tuesday, a day after a powerful quake rattled northern Japan, but there appeared to be no major damage from the tremor that also trigger... Read More


Penang teen, 13, dies after fall from Tanjung Tokong condominium, no foul play suspected

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- A 13-year-old girl died after she is believed to have fallen from the 16th floor of a condominium in Tanjung Tokong, George Town, yesterday. Northeast District Police Chief ... Read More


'Show me proof': Perlis Perikatan rejects no-confidence plot talk as assembly delay fuels rumours

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 -- Perikatan Nasional (PN) in Perlis has dismissed claims of a plot to table a vote of no confidence against Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah at the state legislative assembly sit... Read More