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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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79 candidates to fight for 28 seats in Melaka polls

Besides notable incumbents defending their seats such as Melaka CM Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh and Melaka Pakatan chief Adly Zahari, the Prime Minister’s political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin will contest his maiden election in Paya Rumput

MCA gets four seats in Melaka polls, predicts tough fight in DAP strongholds

Initially given two seats, last-minute negotiations within Barisan Nasional now lands MCA with the staunchly DAP seats of Kota Laksamana and Bandar Hilir

Binance pours US$6.3b to plug 90% of massive cyber heist as regulators circle

Crypto titan Binance has deployed over US$6.3 billion of its own reserves to absorb a colossal cyberattack, pledging full restitution as global securities watchdogs ramp up scrutiny

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