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Economy

IMF raises Malaysia's real GDP growth forecast to 4.3% for 2026, 2027

KUALA LUMPUR: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its projection for Malaysia's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.3 per cent for both 2026 and 2027, representing an upward revision of 0.3 percentage points.

Commodities

Oil rises on Kazakh supply disruptions, upbeat data

Oil prices rose on Tuesday on the temporary suspension of output at Kazakhstan's oil fields and expectations of firmer global economic growth that could drive fuel demand. Investors continued to monitor US President Donald Trump's tariff threats against European states that oppose his push to acquire Greenland.

Markets

Wall St posts biggest daily drop in three months

All three major Wall Street indices ended Tuesday with their biggest one-day drops in three months, in a broad selloff triggered by concerns that fresh tariff threats from President Donald Trump against Europe could signal renewed market volatility.

Technology

Netflix will now pay all cash for Warner Bros to keep Paramount at bay

LOS ANGELES, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Netflix has switched to an all-cash offer for ‌Warner Bros Discovery's studio and streaming assets without increasing the $82.7 billion price in a bid to shut the door on Paramount's rival efforts to snag the Hollywood giant.

Nation

Four held over RM580k bribery case

SEREMBAN: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has obtained an order to remand four suspects, including three civil servants, for allegedly ­soliciting and accepting bribes amounting to RM580,000.

Nation

Nine sought over graft case

NILAI: Graft busters have summoned nine people from IJM Corporation Bhd in connection with allegations of multi-billion ringgit money laundering and corruption cases.

Nation

JPJ warns those in dodgy vehicle transfers

KUALA LUMPUR: Selling vehicles to foreigners without proper paperwork or allowing them to drive illegally could land Malaysian owners in hot water.

Sabah & Sarawak

Policemen cast their votes

KINABATANGAN: Early voting for the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state by-elections ran smoothly yesterday, involving police personnel scheduled for duty on polling day.

Sabah & Sarawak

EC: Ballot boxes will be delivered on time

KINABATANGAN: The Election Commission (EC) has given its assurance that all ballot boxes from polling centres in Kinabatangan will reach the official counting centre on time, despite logistical challenges posed by the constituency's vast and remote terrain.

Nation

Speaker reminds MPs of decorum in the Dewan

MEMBERS of Parliament (MPs) were reminded to uphold their pledge under the Rukun Negara by maintaining good behaviour and morality while in the august House.

Nation

Grand plans for textile recycling

GEORGE TOWN: After 67.6 tonnes of old clothing were kept out of landfills last year, Penang aims to triple its textile recycling collection this year.

Nation

‘Stop attacks in Gaza first’

STOPPING all attacks against Palestinians and allowing aid to flow freely through war-torn Gaza should be prioritised before the "Board of Peace" rolls out, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Sabah & Sarawak

Two fishermen nabbed for using underwater lamps

KOTA KINABALU: Two Filipino fishermen were detained for using lamps underwater to attract fish, an illegal means to trawl, along the coasts of Tanjung Melanim near here.

Nation

House in chaos over search for fugitive businessman

DEWAN Rakyat Deputy Speaker Alice Lau had to stamp her authority in the House to quell a heated shouting match linked to the whereabouts of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's son-in-law.

Nation

Hamzah: Economic figures don’t reflect harsh reality

DESPITE recent economic figures indicating positive growth, Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin questioned whether they truly translated into improvements in the lives of ordinary Malaysians.

Metro News

Flavourful toss of tradition and gourmet delights in KL city centre

IT is that time of year again to gather in the spirit of reunion, gratitude and reflection.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah  task force to facilitate business visions

KOTA KINABALU: State development arm Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) secretariat has set up a task force to serve as a coordinated platform to prioritise key business and industry concerns.

Nation

Sim outlines his ‘ABCD pillars’ for businesses

KUALA LUMPUR: Newly ­appointed Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim has outlined his ABCD pillars to strengthen the competitiveness of local ­businesses.

Nation

PM: Trade hits RM3 trillion mark

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's total trade surpassed RM3 trillion last year for the first time in history, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

Nation

Nga: Ministry ‘ever ready’ to table proposed URA again

PUTRAJAYA: The significance of the proposed Urban Renewal Act (URA) for the nation's well-being remains undiminished, despite its passage in Parliament being interrupted last year, says Nga Kor Ming (pic).