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Trump threatens 100pc tariff on French wine over digital tax on US tech giants as G7 meets, NY Post reports
WASHINGTON, June 15 — President Donald Trump today warned that the US will “have no choice” but to apply 100 per cent tariffs on French wine unless Paris eliminates its […]
Ringgit strengthens against dollar as US–Iran peace deal boosts risk sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today as risk sentiment improved on news that the United States and Iran will sign a peace […]
Higher Education Ministry weighs legal action after Haim Hilman alleges ‘backdoor’ entry into public universities
PUTRAJAYA, June 15 — The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) is considering legal action over what it described as unfounded allegations by Jitra assemblyman Dr Haim Hilman Abdullah concerning the […]
Prosecution files appeal to reinstate death sentence for ex‑college student who murdered pregnant girlfriend, set body on fire
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — The prosecution has filed a notice of appeal at the Federal Court to reinstate the death sentence of a former college student who pleaded guilty […]
‘Looks competitive, but only one bidder fits’: MoF finds signs of government tender system being gamed
PUTRAJAYA, June 15 — The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has detected irregularities in government tender procurement processes through the practice of tailoring tender specifications to favour specific vendors, said Treasury […]
Pahang Sultan: Tahfiz students can become future AI, medical, and engineering experts
KUANTAN, June 15 — Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah is confident that tahfiz education in the state can produce huffaz (Quran memorisers) who will become future […]
Bursa Malaysia ends higher on easing oil prices and improved geopolitical backdrop
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Bursa Malaysia’s key index advanced at today’s close, tracking gains across regional equities as geopolitical risk sentiment improved following an interim agreement between the United […]
Lagarde dismisses early‑exit talk, says she will stay ‘on deck’ at ECB to ensure price stability
PARIS, June 15 — European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said today that she would remain in place to ensure inflation stays in check despite the war in the Middle […]
Loke: Cabinet greenlights Malaysia Transport Safety Board, staffing talks underway
SEPANG, June 15 — The Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Malaysia Transport Safety Board (MTSB), with the Transport Ministry expecting to table the legislation in the next Parliament […]
Malaysia to discuss in-car cameras for e-hailing drivers after assault cases rise
SEPANG, June 15 — The Transport Ministry is weighing new safeguards to shield e-hailing drivers from passenger violence, even as it doubles down on a strict crackdown against transport firms […]