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Indonesia to cut tariffs, non-tariff barriers in US trade deal, Trump official says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Indonesia has agreed to eliminate tariffs on more than 99% of U.S. goods and scrap all non-tariff barriers facing American firms, while the U.S. will drop threatened tariffs […]
Japan PM Ishiba weighs whether to step down over US trade talks, Yomiuri says
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is planning to soon decide whether to step down after assessing progress in tariff negotiations with the United States, Yomiuri newspaper reported on […]
Lawyers for Brazil’s Bolsonaro say he did not violate social media ban
BRASILIA (Reuters) -Lawyers for former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that he did not violate a court-ordered social media ban, after the top judge accused […]
A breath of foul air
PETALING JAYA: Malaysians are confronting a dual threat of increasing haze and elevated Ultraviolet Radiation Index (UVI) levels; however, climate experts caution that the haze presents a greater health risk. […]
PdPR to be activated if API exceeds 200
KUALA LUMPUR: Home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) will be activated if the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading surpasses 200, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. Read full story Date: 23 July, […]
It’s not just about that tan
PETALING JAYA: Prolonged expoÂsure to solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation can lead to severe health effects, including damage to the skin and eyes, organ damÂage and long-term health issues, according to […]
Air quality improves, only two areas remain unhealthy
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s air quality improved significantly yesÂterday, with only two locations recording unhealthy levels compared to nine areas on Monday, based on the Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, according […]
INTERACTIVE: Fake or fact? Only three in 10 Malaysians verify info online
Click first, ask questions later? Only three out of 10 Malaysians double-check the facts they consume online. Read full story Date: 23 July, 2025 7:02 am Source: thestar.com.my
Fiscal goals on track
Malaysia appears to be on track to achieve its fiscal deficit target of 3.8% this year, in spite of the various external challenges that are on the horizon. Read full […]
Trump tax law to add US$3.4 trillion to US deficitsÂ
President Donald Trump’s recently enacted tax and spending law will add US$3.4 trillion to US deficits over a decade and leave millions without health care coverage, according to a new […]