Business

Trump’s tariff shock: Implications for Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The April 2 tariffs unveiled by United States (US) President Donald Trump have shocked the world and represent a departure from the globalisation policy of previous US administrations.

World

Myanmar military limiting aid in earthquake areas, UN says

GENEVA (Reuters) -Myanmar's military is limiting critically needed humanitarian aid for earthquake victims in areas where it sees opposition to its rule, the United Nations human rights office said on Friday.

Nation

Cops nab four M'sians over child sexual abuse materials in multi-country operation, says Deputy IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: Four people, including a civil servant, have been detained by the police for alleged possession and distribution of over 50,000 child sexual abuse materials, says Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay.

Business

China to impose tariffs of 34% on all US goods from April 10

BEIJING: China's finance ministry said on Friday it will impose additional tariffs of 34% on all U.S. goods from April 10 as a countermeasure to sweeping tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump

AseanPlus News

‘Fitness King of Hong Kong’ Eddie Phillips dies of lung cancer aged 74

'He was a talented entrepreneur from a young age and was passionate about fitness and good health,' his daughter says

Nation

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

KUALA LUMPUR: Two of the three investigation papers initiated following the altercation between a balloon vendor and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) officers on Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman have been referred to the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC).

World

Analysis-In leaderless South Korea, Trump's tariffs will overshadow snap election

SEOUL (Reuters) - With a snap election looming, South Korea's rival parties jockeyed for position with vows to focus on the economy and livelihood, but the leaderless country remains hamstrung when it comes to confronting the biggest threat: Trump and tariffs.

Nation

Petronas Gas reaffirms commitment to safety, says pipeline operations continuously monitored

KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas Gas Bhd (PGB) reaffirms that it always adheres to stringent safety measures in line with international standards at all levels of its operations.

AseanPlus News

Trump defiant as tariffs send world markets into panic

Markets extended a global selloff Friday as countries around the world reeled from US President Donald Trump's trade war, but the White House insisted the American economy will emerge victorious.

Nation

Varsity student loses over RM60,000 to phone scam syndicate

KUALA TERENGGANU: A student from an institution of higher learning (IPTA) here lost RM64,200 after being duped by a phone scam syndicate.

AseanPlus News

Emerging Markets - Singapore stocks set for worst one-day percentage drop since Aug 2024; Vietnam, Thailand stocks slump as US tariffs dent risk sentiment

Vietnam and Thailand equities continued their steep declines on Friday as investors shunned risky assets in trade-reliant emerging economies after US President Donald Trump's harsher-than-expected tariffs fanned fears of a global recession.

Nation

Putra Heights inferno: Family rescued by passer-by after escape

PUTRAJAYA: A software engineer has recounted with gratefulness how a stranger came to her family's aid after they had dashed to safety despite being injured in last Tuesday's gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya.

Markets

FBM KLCI dips 1% as Asian markets slump amid Trump’s tariff turmoil

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI plunged 1% on Friday, extending its losses as investors adopted a risk-off stance amid a sea of red across Asia following U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.

Nation

King has consented to nominee for Malaysia's new ambassador to US, says Anwar

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed on Friday (April 4) that His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has consented to the nominee for Malaysia's ambassador to the United States.

AseanPlus News

China flight attendant bitten on arm after intervening in passengers’ clash over body odour

Shanghai-bound women in physical on-board fight over stench of body, strong perfume as plane delayed for 2 hours before take-off

AseanPlus News

Manchester United coming to Hong Kong as city stages another football coup

The 20-times Premier League champions set for match against Hong Kong select team, although date could clash with local FA Cup final

Nation

Putra Heights inferno: Excavator feared buried at site, no bodies found, says S'gor police chief

PETALING JAYA: Early police investigations on the Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion revealed that heavy excavation work was carried out by a contractor just 30m from the location of the Tuesday (April 1) incident, says Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan.

Indonesia

Indonesia business group backs US talks over tariffs

Indonesia's main business lobby has backed Jakarta to negotiate better terms with Washington after US President Donald Trump imposed hefty tariffs on goods from South-East Asia's biggest economy.

Asia & Oceania

Visitors to Taiwan can hop on this steam train to see cherry blossoms

Tourists flock to Alishan to experience the beautiful sakura through an old steam locomotive.

AseanPlus News

From Guangdong to LA, tariff superstorm alters course of global business expansions

Businesses rethink plans after Trump unleashes whirlwind of tariffs, and analysts say that while trade barriers might be overcome, others must 'abandon wishful thinking'