May 9, 2025
National
National
Dr Mahathir warns Trump’s tariffs will backfire, expects policy reversal within three months

PUTRAJAYA, May 9 — Former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has predicted that US President Donald Trump will be forced to reconsider his tough global tariff policies within three months, warning that the strategy will ultimately harm the United States and turn Americans against their leader.‍

May 9, 2025
National
National
Wesak Day float procession in Brickfields expected to attract a large crowd this Monday

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — An estimated 25,000 devotees are expected to participate in the Wesak Day float procession this Monday (May 12), beginning at the Buddhist Maha Vihara in Brickfields.‍

May 8, 2025
National
National
Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia and Bahrain explore partnerships in trade and green technology

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Malaysia and Bahrain are strengthening their commitment to boost trade and investment ties, while also exploring new opportunities in the digital economy and green technology, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.‍

May 8, 2025
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National
MCMC: RM10,000 fine imposed over TikTok post on racial and religious sensitivities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — A man has been fined RM10,000 for uploading offensive content on TikTok involving racial and religious sentiments linked to the Kuala Lumpur Tower workers’ issue on March 31.

May 8, 2025
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National
Construction of the RM20 million food court project at Penang Hill will begin in July.

GEORGE TOWN, May 8 — The construction of a new RM20 million food court on Penang Hill is expected to begin in July or early August, following the ongoing demolition of the existing structure.

May 7, 2025
National
National
‘No intention to burden doctors’: Health Ministry defends drug pricing regulation amid GP protest

PUTRAJAYA, May 7 — The Health Ministry has clarified that the enforcement of the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 (Act 723) is aimed at enhancing transparency and affordability in healthcare, not disrupting the operations of private medical practitioners.‍