Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has sent condolences to China following the death of former Premier Zhu Rongji at age 97. Wong praised Zhu's pivotal role in China's economic reforms and his contributions to deepening bilateral relations between Singapore and China.
Nearly 68% of companies registering under the newly expanded SKDS diesel subsidy scheme for jeeps and pickups are based in Malaysia's two largest states and federal territory, reflecting strong regional uptake of the commercial vehicle programme.
A senior adviser to Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for India to welcome greater Chinese investment and reconsider its stance on regional trade agreements, arguing the US has become an unreliable economic partner.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed confidence that the two nations will reach a US$30 billion bilateral trade target by 2027, as current trade stands near US$28 billion. Both leaders pledged focus on food, energy security and digital economy.
An International Labour Organisation report finds that generative AI could affect nearly 80 million workers across ASEAN, though only 3.3 per cent work in highest-exposure roles. No large-scale job losses have emerged yet.