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Maritime standoff: 20,000 lives at risk as 2,000 ships stall in Strait of Hormuz

With 20% of global oil at a standstill, the International Maritime Organization drafts urgent protocols to navigate a 'logistical minefield'

Malaysia posts RM1.465tril in trade for H1 2025, surplus widens in June

Tengku Zafrul hails export growth to key markets and sustained demand for palm oil, machinery and E&E goods as signs of resilient trade performance

Trump vows 10% tariff blow to Brics-aligned nations

US president renews economic pressure as bloc pushes reforms and slams unilateral trade measures; Singapore, Indonesia among expanded members

Trump’s White House return may hold surprising gains for Malaysia: economists

Experts say Malaysia could benefit from trade tensions under his policies, positioning itself as a key Asean trade hub amid US-China rivalry

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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

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

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

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