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Citi sees South Asia, Asean leading new trade realignment
KUALA LUMPUR: South Asia and Asean have emerged as key beneficiaries of the ongoing reorganisation of global trade flows, as companies accelerate supply chain diversification amid tariff volatility and rapid […]
Ethical AI use a focus point of upcoming governance Bill, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: The ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) is a focus point under Malaysia’s upcoming AI Governance Bill, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story Date: 24 February, […]
US tariffs target American investors in M’sia, says PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: American companies trading with Malaysia are impacted by the US tariffs and not the other way around, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story Date: […]
King grants audience to PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, granted an audience to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday (Feb 24). Read full story Date: 24 February, 2026 […]
More than 5,000 electricity theft cases detected through Smart Meters from 2021 to 2025, Fadillah tells Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR: Premises owners renting out properties should transfer electricity meter accounts to their tenants to avoid being implicated in power theft linked to illegal cryptocurrency mining, says Datuk Seri […]
Only data centres that benefit Malaysia allowed to set up shop, Anwar tells Dewan Rakyat
KUALA LUMPUR: Only data centres that can provide additional benefits to Malaysia in terms of artificial intelligence (AI) or advanced technologies are allowed to set up bases in Malaysia, says […]
China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged for ninth straight month
SHANGHAI: China left benchmark lending rates unchanged for a ninth consecutive month in February on Tuesday. Read full story Date: 24 February, 2026 11:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Singapore bank UOB’s fourth-quarter net profit dips 7%, beats forecasts
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s United Overseas Bank, or UOB, reported on Tuesday a 7% fall in net profit in the fourth quarter from a year earlier as margin headwinds outweighed loan growth. […]
Dollar languishes as Asia markets reopen to renewed tariff turmoil
TOKYO: The dollar languished on Tuesday as Asian markets weighed the fallout on global trade from renewed turbulence over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff regime. Read full story Date: 24 […]
Terengganu exco member Hanafiah claims trial to power abuse charge
PETALING JAYA: Terengganu executive member Hanafiah Mat has pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Terengganu Sessions Court to two charges of abusing his position on Tuesday (Feb 24). Read full […]