
Turkish, Malaysian exports to enjoy duty-free treatment effective Jan 1, 2023
Effective Jan 1, 2023, about 99 pct of Turkish exports to Malaysia will enjoy duty-free treatment, while almost 86 pct of Malaysia's exports to Turkiye will enjoy a similar advantage under the MTFTA.
Fri Sep 30 2022

Zuraida leads economic and agricommodity products promotion mission to Turkey
Zuraida said the mission is part of the MPIC ongoing activities to promote and increase trade in Malaysia's agricommodity products globally.
Mon Apr 04 2022

Singapore on one month Stabilisation Phase to slow down COVID-19 spread
Singapore will be on Stabilisation Phase for one month from Sept 27 through Oct 24, 2021, to slow down community transmissions of the COVID-19 virus.
Fri Sep 24 2021

Singapore intensifies testing in response to COVID-19 infection wave in the community
Singapore is intensifying its testing programme to pick up COVID-19 cases early in response to the current COVID-19 infection wave in the community.
Fri Sep 10 2021

Singapore speeding up COVID-19 vaccination before re-opening border
Singapore's priority now is to speed up COVID-19 vaccinations before re-opening its border, an important part of the republic's recovery process, according to Finance Minister Lawrence Wong.
Mon Jul 05 2021

Singapore to ease restrictions as it rolls back to phase 3 from Monday
Singapore today announced that it will move back to Phase 3 (Heightened Alert) from next Monday (June 14), which will see certain restrictions relaxed.
Thu Jun 10 2021

Govt revises MTFF 2021-2023, now sees 4.5-5.5 pct of GDP
The government has revised the Medium-Term Fiscal Framework (MTFF) 2021-2023 on account of the impact caused by the COVID-19 crisis.
Fri Nov 06 2020

Govt exploring options to raise national income, says Tengku Zafrul
The government will continue to explore various options to increase the national income including diversification of revenue sources.
Tue Jul 21 2020

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025