World Bank warns Malaysia’s leading firms are struggling to innovate, raising concerns over underemployment

World Bank warns Malaysia’s leading firms are struggling to innovate, raising concerns over underemployment

Malaysia’s most productive companies are facing growing pressure to innovate and expand, with the World Bank warning that many top-performing firms are failing to scale effectively. This slowdown is now being linked to rising underemployment and fewer opportunities for high-paying careers across the country. In its latest Malaysian Economic Monitor report, the World Bank highlighted […]

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modi reduces motorcade size as india faces rising fuel pressure amid iran conflict

modi reduces motorcade size as india faces rising fuel pressure amid iran conflict

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly taken steps to reduce the size of his official motorcade as India continues to battle growing fuel concerns linked to the ongoing Iran conflict and rising global oil prices. According to government sources, the reduction in the number of vehicles accompanying the prime minister is part of a […]

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Trump warns ceasefire is on “life support” as Iran signals readiness for confrontation

Trump warns ceasefire is on “life support” as Iran signals readiness for confrontation

Tensions between the United States and Iran have sharply escalated again after President Donald Trump warned that the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East is now on “life support,” following Iran’s rejection of the latest US-backed proposal. Iran, meanwhile, has responded with a firm message that its military forces are prepared for any escalation, raising […]

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Macron says France never planned warships for Hormuz, calls for coordination with Iran

Macron says France never planned warships for Hormuz, calls for coordination with Iran

French President Emmanuel Macron has clarified that France never intended to deploy warships into the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing instead a coordinated international security effort aimed at protecting maritime traffic and reducing tensions in the region. Speaking during a press conference in Nairobi yesterday, Macron stressed that France remains committed to preventing any blockade in […]

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Kuwait reports drone attack at dawn amid fragile regional ceasefire

Kuwait reports drone attack at dawn amid fragile regional ceasefire

Kuwait’s military announced that the country came under a drone-related security threat early this morning, raising fresh concerns over stability in the Middle East despite an ongoing fragile ceasefire in the region. According to the Kuwaiti armed forces, several hostile drones were detected entering the nation’s airspace at dawn. Military officials confirmed that the situation […]

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Sri Lanka announces electricity tariff hike as energy costs surge amid Middle East conflict

Sri Lanka announces electricity tariff hike as energy costs surge amid Middle East conflict

Sri Lanka is set to increase electricity tariffs by as much as 18 percent starting Monday, as the country struggles with rising energy generation costs linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. According to the Public Utilities Commission, the new tariff revision will mainly affect high-consumption users, including industries, hotels, businesses, government institutions, […]

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US-Iran Tensions Escalate as Tanker Strikes Threaten Fragile Ceasefire and Global Oil Stability

US-Iran Tensions Escalate as Tanker Strikes Threaten Fragile Ceasefire and Global Oil Stability

Fresh tensions in the Middle East have once again shaken global stability after US military strikes on Iranian-flagged tankers triggered retaliatory responses from Tehran, putting a fragile ceasefire at risk and raising fears of a wider regional conflict. The latest developments unfolded as US President Donald Trump confirmed that Washington was still waiting for Iran’s […]

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Philippines’ Marcos says ASEAN shows unity and readiness amid Middle East tensions

Philippines’ Marcos says ASEAN shows unity and readiness amid Middle East tensions

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has highlighted that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is demonstrating strong unity and the ability to respond collectively as global uncertainty continues to rise, particularly due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Speaking in his role as ASEAN chair during a regional summit, Marcos emphasized that the […]

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Malaysia and India deepen partnership in biodiversity conservation, rare earths, and green sustainability

Malaysia and India deepen partnership in biodiversity conservation, rare earths, and green sustainability

Malaysia and India are taking major steps to strengthen their partnership in biodiversity conservation, rare earth elements (REE) development, and sustainable green technology initiatives following a high-level meeting between both nations. The discussions took place during a courtesy visit by an Indian delegation led by B. N. Reddy to Malaysia’s Ministry of Natural Resources and […]

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China urges immediate and complete end to Middle East conflict as tensions threaten global stability

China has renewed its call for an urgent and total halt to the ongoing fighting in the Middle East, emphasizing the need for diplomacy over escalation. During high-level discussions in Beijing, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressed that continued violence is unacceptable and that all parties must act quickly to restore peace. Speaking after his […]

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