Month: August 2025

PETALING JAYA: The United States has reduced its reciprocal tariff rate on Malaysian goods to 19%, down from the previously imposed 25% under Executive Order 14257. The revised rate, announced through a new presidential order issued on July 31, reflects improved trade and security engagement between both countries, marking a step forward in bilateral economic… Continue reading US slashes tariff on Malaysian goods to 19%

KUALA LUMPUR: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a 2.6 per cent increase in global passenger demand for June 2025, marking a slower growth rate compared to previous months. The aviation body attributed the deceleration to disruptions caused by military conflicts in the Middle East. IATA Director General Willie Walsh noted that while demand… Continue reading Global passenger demand grows 2.6% in June 2025, says IATA

HULU SELANGOR: The body of a man with his hands and feet bound was found near a railway track in Sungai Serian, Kalumpang, earlier today. The discovery was made by a member of the public at approximately 10.30 am. Hulu Selangor Police chief Supt Ibrahim Husin stated that initial investigations suggest the body was likely… Continue reading Bound body found near Hulu Selangor railway track

PETALING JAYA: The government’s RM67 billion education allocation under the 13th Malaysia Plan has been widely welcomed as a bold move to fix long-standing weaknesses in Malaysia’s school system, but experts say money alone won’t be enough. National Association of Private Educational Institutions deputy president Dr Teh Choon Jin said the funding signals strong political… Continue reading Education push praised, execution crucial