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US trade policy

Malaysia’s semiconductor exports to US exempt from tariffs for now: Tengku Zafrul

The minister warns future US trade policy shifts could impact the exemption, with investigations into semiconductor imports underway

[UPDATED] US trade shakeup: Malaysia hit with 24% import tariff

United States is Malaysia’s third-largest trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching RM324.9 billion in 2024

Trump’s new tariffs on semiconductors could hit Malaysia’s tech sector

Penang’s semiconductor industry, home to over 350 multinational firms, may face ripple effects from US trade policy shift

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Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

Penang’s shores in peril: a deadly mix of climate change and coastal development”

Rising sea levels, erratic weather, and unchecked development are driving coastal erosion to alarming new heights in Penang, threatening both nature and livelihoods.

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