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Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia says he knew of the Opposition's plot to stage a walkout during the tabling of the Budget 2017 last Friday.

SkyWorld Development Sdn Bhd says this will tremendously help first-time house buyers in the city.

The Ministry of International Trade and Industry has submitted proposals to the government for consideration in Budget 2017.

RAM Ratings expects Budget 2017 to remain supportive due to the weak external environment and slower GDP growth.

Among others, the government will also focus on industries reeling from the sluggish global economy which had impacted international trade.

The Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation needs it to implement various community programmes including crime awareness campaigns.

Developers should also be given incentives to encourage them to build more affordable houses, Matrix Concepts says.

The Works Ministry hopes for more allocations for upgrading and maintenance works for federal roads as well as motorcycle lanes.

Many suggestions that came from the people at large via the special website are related to the ministries.

Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek says this is not the best time to ask for more funds with the reduction of oil and gas revenue.

The public can do so from Sept 5 until Sept 19 on a special website provided.

The 1Malaysia People's Aid programme or BR1M will continue as the government is committed to it.

The move signals the US and China may ease their trade war, calming fears over tariff impacts on the global economy.

'We've been meeting with China' Trump says vaguely but gave no names or details.

Indonesia is prioritising its national interests in its ongoing negotiations over US tariffs, its senior economic minister says.

China does not seek war but is not afraid of it, and would fight if necessary, says Zheng Zeguang.

China supports dialogue and consultation "on equal footing" to settle trade and tariff disputes, says Finance Minister Lan Foan.

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Malaysia open to talks with US on trade deficit, non-tariff barriers, tech security, and possible bilateral trade deal.

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Trump's 25 pct steel tariffs mark his push to revive US manufacturing by taxing imports and boosting local industry.

This fast-growing region, namely ASEAN plus China will likely double in economic size over the next decade, says Dr Yao Tang.