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‘Sharpened instruments of rivalry’: Anwar slams tariffs, urges Asean to stand firm

Prime Minister calls for deeper regional unity as trade tools are used to 'pressure, isolate and contain' amid fears over sweeping US import tariffs

Xi’s visit shows China respects Malaysia more than Trump’s US: ex-envoy Nazri

Former ambassador slams US conservative pundit Bill O’Reilly’s mockery of Southeast Asia, says criticism reflects American ignorance

Ringgit rises as dollar dips to 3-year-low amid escalating trade tensions

Local note opens at 4.4185/4270 against USD as US data drops to 50.8 points this month, signalling cautious market sentiment

‘We’re not scared’: China hits back at Trump tariff hike again, raises duties on US goods to 125%

Beijing warns of prolonged trade war as tensions escalate over Washington’s decision to increase tariffs on Chinese imports to 145%

China retaliates: 84% tariff on US goods, more restrictions on over a dozen US firms

American companies affected supply the Pentagon and have had military cooperation with Taiwan, says China’s commerce ministry
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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

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

12 hours on the road no guarantee for liveable wages, say several food delivery riders

Long working hours and cut-throat remuneration structure have been a bane for food delivery riders recently with some considering to leave their current service platform for another – or find a new job altogether.

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