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Canada plans to recognize Palestinian state, raising allies' pressure on Israel

Israel, US say recognition "rewards Hamas" as US special envoy Witkoff to travel to Israel on Thursday

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SIS changes name to SIS Forum after Selangor Sultan’s advice

The decision was made during an Extraordinary General Meeting on July 11, and it will now refer to itself solely by its registered name - SIS Forum (Malaysia).

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US - India still negotiating after 25% US tariff threat

New tariffs threaten trade talks, partnership against China as India says it's committed to reaching fair trade deal with US

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US will set 15% tariff on South Korean imports under new deal - Trump

US sets tariffs on South Korean autos at 15%, officials say as South Korea to purchase US$100 billion in US energy products

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Safeguarding rivers key to securing Malaysia’s water resilience during dry spells

As climate volatility rises, experts stress the need for conservation, monitoring and strategic reserve margins to protect national water supply

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Penang launches special initiative to help senior citizens with casual employment

The initiative, called the Senior Citizens Empowerment Programme, aims to provide job opportunities to elderly individuals who are still healthy

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Fed’s Powell sticks with patient approach to rate cuts, brushing off Trump’s demands

Powell says it could take months for the Fed to determine whether Trump’s sweeping tariffs will push up inflation temporarily or lead to a more persistent bout...

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Ringgit opens higher ahead of 13MP announcement

The 13MP has raised expectations of higher development spending, which could support stronger economic growth

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IMF lifts Malaysia’s 2025 growth outlook amid global trade volatility

Upgraded forecast signals cautious optimism as economists weigh US tariff uncertainty and evolving trade dynamics

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RMK13 to rebuild trust, balance growth, tackle economic and racial inequality

The plan aims to unify Malaysians not only through equitable economic opportunities but also by embracing the country’s ethnic, regional and socio-economic dive...

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Call grows for immediate ban on vape amid public health concerns

As cheap and unregulated e-cigarettes flood the market, critics urge the government to act decisively before long-term damage becomes irreversible

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Job offer turns nightmare as Malaysian woman tricked into scam syndicate

A 23-year-old diploma holder from Johor Bahru recounts her harrowing ordeal after a fake clerical job led to forced cybercrime work in Cambodia