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Oil Above US$86: Why Malaysia's Neutral Stance Is Now Worth Defending

KUALA LUMPUR 17 July - Oil is back above US$86 a barrel. Malaysian businesses banking on a stable second half should recalculate now.

 

China's economic growth hits slowest pace in more than three years

BEIJING July 15 (AFC) - China's economy grew at its weakest pace in more than three years during the second quarter, data showed Wednesday, missing expectations even as strong exports driven by the global AI boom helped offset trade disruptions caused

Communicators Now Hold the Key to AI Visibility as Consumers Turn to AI Search

KUALA LUMPUR July 9 - Earned media coverage is fast becoming the main driver behind whether brands get cited and recommended by artificial intelligence tools, as consumers increasingly turn to large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and Google's AI Overviews to find informat

Government cannot continue sweeping MACC scandals under the rug, said C4 Center, BERSIH

KUALA LUMPUR July 9 - The government cannot continue keeping alleged misconduct involving the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) out of public scrutiny, said the Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) and the Coalition for Clean and

The Johor Result That Could Trigger a Snap Election

KUALA LUMPUR June 30 - As Johor enters a 14-day campaign that pits the two halves of the federal government against each other, the question is no longer who is contesting, but what the result will mean.

 

Apple raises prices for MacBooks and iPads, as costs soar over AI

SAN FRANCISCO June 26 (AFP) - Apple said Thursday it was raising prices for its MacBook computers, iPad tablets and other products, citing spiraling memory and storage costs sparked by the rise of artificial intelligence.

 

UK'S King Charles breaks precedent to reveal £30 million paid in taxes since 2022

LONDON June 26 (AFP) - King Charles III has paid more than £30 million (RM171 million) in personal taxes since becoming monarch in September 2022, Buckingham Palace announced Thursday, in the first such disclosure by a reigning British sovereign.

Indian startup head appointed as new WhatsApp boss

MUMBAI June 23 (AFP) - Meta has tapped Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah as the new head of WhatsApp, as the US tech giant seeks ways to monetise the messaging app's massive user base.

 

Ringgit Set to Outperform Regional Peers Amid Middle East Uncertainty, Says Top Global Strategist

KUALA LUMPUR 23 June - Malaysian businesses and investors tracking the ringgit can take some comfort from the latest analysis by one of Asia’s most respected macroeconomic strategists.

 

Pakistan's mango exports shrink as Middle East war impacts linger

TANDO ALLAHYAR, Pakistan, June 22 (AFP) - Beneath the scorching sun in Pakistan's southern mango belt, labourers balance on tree branches, working at a swift pace to throw the freshly picked fruit into sacks held ready by farmhands waiting below.

Fear Has No Place in the Quest Towards a Better Malaysia

Malaysia stands at an important crossroads. The country has emerged from years of political instability and is now presented with an opportunity to build a stronger, more competitive, and more prosperous future.

 

Oil plunges, stocks jump on US-Iran peace deal

NEW YORK June 16 (AFP) - Oil prices dropped towards $80 a barrel and stocks rallied Monday after Washington and Iran reached a framework deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, spurring relief across global markets.

US says Hormuz to be toll-free under Iran deal

WASHINGTON June 16 (AFP) - The United States said Monday that ships will move toll-free through the Strait of Hormuz under an Iran peace deal signed by President Donald Trump, and insisted Tehran would have to fulfill its commitments before getting any

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