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Maná, Katy Perry and other global stars set to dazzle at 2026 World Cup opening ceremonies

Separate shows in Mexico, Canada and the US promise music, culture and spectacle for the expanded tournament

Ringgit slips at closing after Trump confirms tariffs on Mexico, Canada

At 6pm, the ringgit depreciated to 4.4210/4255 from 4.4080/4110 at Monday’s close

Trump pauses Mexico, Canada tariffs for 30 days

Postponements follows talks with countries’ leaders over their commitments to strengthen border security and curb drug trafficking

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What will we call for next? A ban on cheap cigarettes, tuak and kapcais? – Rocky Bru

While concerns over drug-laced vapes grow, a blanket ban could backfire by wiping out businesses, threatening jobs, pushing trade underground amid weak enforcement and open tank loopholes

Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

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