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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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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

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

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

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