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2025 Asean chairmanship

Malaysia, Asean must be on same page to negotiate on US tariffs: Anwar

Each bloc member can state own position but should also move as part of the group, says Asean chair

Transboundary haze and ‘waste colonisation’: Malaysia to lead Asean action

As Asean chair, nation will champion stricter policies on air pollution and plastic waste, calling for stronger regional enforcement and investment in sustainable solutions

Robust supply chain Asean’s shield in global power play: Anwar

PM also reminds member countries that region's centrality needs to be continuously earned as it is a privilege, not a right

Dedollarisation: M’sia to get more Asean members on board local currency train

Arrangements already in place with Thailand and Indonesia, to promote local currency settlement framework with other countries in bloc

Revamped Carcosa Seri Negara to reopen in July after six-year closure

Dr Zaliha Mustafa says she looks forward to hosting Asean delegates at the venue which hosted the signing of the 1957 Federation of Malaya Agreement

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Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders