Archive - 4 April 2025

Group hails UK's 'deep regret' over Batang Kali massacre

Group hails UK's 'deep regret' over Batang Kali massacre

This follows UK official's statement seemingly acknowledging British role in tragedy.
Putrajaya refutes 47pct tariffs on US goods, to prioritise national interests

Putrajaya refutes 47pct tariffs on US goods, to prioritise national interests

Govt adds that reciprocal tariffs are against fair trade.
Coordinate gas pipeline fire relief with S'gor MB, Petronas: PM

Coordinate gas pipeline fire relief with S'gor MB, Petronas: PM

PMO says close multi-party cooperation is crucial for a comprehensive resolution.
China to impose 34pct tariff on US imports in tit-for-tat

China to impose 34pct tariff on US imports in tit-for-tat

Beijing says the US' reciprocal tariffs are against international trade rules.
Farmers didn't get a sen from promised RM30m aid, claims Kedah rep

Farmers didn't get a sen from promised RM30m aid, claims Kedah rep

Half of the money was also supposed to be channelled before Ramadan.
Perak exco decries 'Chinese Negaraku at school' slander

Perak exco decries 'Chinese Negaraku at school' slander

The DAP Youth chief clarifies it was the state anthem being sung.
Two probe papers on balloon vendor-DBKL case referred to AGC

Two probe papers on balloon vendor-DBKL case referred to AGC

Police are still waiting for MCMC's feedback on the third paper.
Putra Heights fire: Initial report delayed due to site instability

Putra Heights fire: Initial report delayed due to site instability

UPDATED 6.28PM | Stabilising area before pipe inspection - Selangor police chief.
King consents to appointment of new M'sian ambassador to the US

King consents to appointment of new M'sian ambassador to the US

Replacement for Nazri Abdul Aziz, whose two-year tenure ended on Feb 10.
Cops confirm probe against Armizan over directorship

Cops confirm probe against Armizan over directorship

This is after an activist lodged a report against the minister.
PM: No decision yet on Azam's contract

PM: No decision yet on Azam's contract

Anwar denies report that MACC chief's contract to be extended six months.
Special cabinet meet on Trump's tariffs, measures to be announced

Special cabinet meet on Trump's tariffs, measures to be announced

UPDATED 5.36PM | Discussions with Asean also, to form joint agreement on tariff response.
Focus on ownership too, not just 'aggressive' dogs - MCA Youth

Focus on ownership too, not just 'aggressive' dogs - MCA Youth

Wing leader says dogs are not inherently aggressive; owner's responsibility to train them.
Minister: Asean won’t retaliate against US tariffs, engaging Washington

Minister: Asean won’t retaliate against US tariffs, engaging Washington

It’s important for bloc to approach US with single voice – Amir.
COMMENT | Weaponisation of tariffs and new era of coercive trade

COMMENT | Weaponisation of tariffs and new era of coercive trade

US may force weaker economies to make concessions beyond trade.
Amanah calls out religious leaders, politicians' silence on punching incident

Amanah calls out religious leaders, politicians' silence on punching incident

Incidents involving same race are seldom addressed, Faiz says.
Dr M bombs Anwar's 'unity govt' with WW2 ordnance

Dr M bombs Anwar's 'unity govt' with WW2 ordnance

Mahathir compares Madani to Winston Churchill.
Jagdeep's religion doesn't stop him from chairing PHEB: ex-CEO

Jagdeep's religion doesn't stop him from chairing PHEB: ex-CEO

Law is clear, Sikhs included in the term 'Hindu', says Ramachandran.
Amirudin: S’gor offers over 100 temporary houses to pipeline fire victims

Amirudin: S’gor offers over 100 temporary houses to pipeline fire victims

Some temporary houses are in Sepang.
PSM tells PM to address URA criticism, points out flaws

PSM tells PM to address URA criticism, points out flaws

Govt called to ensure mediation committee is independent, among others.
Khazanah Research urges firms not to fire workers over 'voodoo tariffs'

Khazanah Research urges firms not to fire workers over 'voodoo tariffs'

Think tank warns against knee-jerk reactions, calls to explore new markets.
S Korea's top court upholds president’s impeachment, ousts him

S Korea's top court upholds president’s impeachment, ousts him

Yoon’s martial law declaration unconstitutional – judge.
LETTER | Trump’s tariffs: Is it protectionist or negotiation tactic?

LETTER | Trump’s tariffs: Is it protectionist or negotiation tactic?

US trying to find out which nation to befriend, discard.
PAC plans 5 more sessions on insurance, hospital fees, report in June

PAC plans 5 more sessions on insurance, hospital fees, report in June

Hearings held with Finance, Health ministries, BNM, and the public.
LETTER | Time to revive East Asian Economic Grouping

LETTER | Time to revive East Asian Economic Grouping

Trump's tariffs fuel trade fragmentation, counterbalance to Western protectionism needed.
COMMENT | Anwar’s irresponsible 'victory' speech

COMMENT | Anwar’s irresponsible 'victory' speech

PM displays his usual arrogance in the name of Islam.
Report: Azam poised for hat-trick extension under Anwar

Report: Azam poised for hat-trick extension under Anwar

Sources claim Azam will receive a 6-month extension of his tenure.
Sim’s foster daughter’s family returns RM100 to PAS MP

Sim’s foster daughter’s family returns RM100 to PAS MP

Teen’s family feel slighted over video on social media insulting the former.
Ringgit retreats to open marginally lower as tariff move weighs

Ringgit retreats to open marginally lower as tariff move weighs

'Uncertainties on trade policy affecting business, consumer sentiments.'
US stocks close with largest losses since 2020 as tariffs rattle investors

US stocks close with largest losses since 2020 as tariffs rattle investors

Trump still claims tariffs would boost economy.
COMMENT | A letter from the Tamils in Malacca, from 1527

COMMENT | A letter from the Tamils in Malacca, from 1527

Tamils were magnates and businesspeople long before they were herded into estates.
PAS calls for public access to preliminary report on pipeline blaze

PAS calls for public access to preliminary report on pipeline blaze

'To restore public trust, transparency is crucial.'
COMMENT | M'sia should do nothing over Trump's tariffs

COMMENT | M'sia should do nothing over Trump's tariffs

Don't make things difficult for our consumers.
LETTER | How TVET can help boost food production in M’sia

LETTER | How TVET can help boost food production in M’sia

It could also attract youths to join agriculture sector.
US to earn over US$120b from tariffs on G7 nations

US to earn over US$120b from tariffs on G7 nations

Base tariff begins on April 5, reciprocal tariffs on April 9.
Preliminary report on Putra Heights fire to be announced today – S’gor MB

Preliminary report on Putra Heights fire to be announced today – S’gor MB

State police chief will present a detailed update, Amirudin says.

MP SPEAKS | Tariffs and the threat of deglobalisation

MP SPEAKS | Tariffs and the threat of deglobalisation

US tariffs will have major implications for the Asean region.