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BMW recalls 180,000 cars in China over fire risk, including 5 Series, 7 Series and M5 models
BEIJING, March 24 — The Chinese arm of German automaker BMW will recall nearly 180,000 vehicles due to a possible wiring fault in air conditioning units that poses a fire risk, China’s market regulator said today. The recall, which is
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Trump backs off strikes, stocks jump — but shaky peace hopes keep oil volatile
HONG KONG, March 24 — Stocks rose today after Donald Trump delayed strikes on Iranian energy sites and hailed “very good” talks with Tehran but oil prices rebounded as optimism over a possible de-escalation of the Middle East war remained
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Fuel pain ahead: Thailand warns diesel prices will follow market
BANGKOK, March 24 — The Thai government can no longer sustain diesel price controls amid a prolonged global energy crisis, according to Deputy Prime Minister Ekkanit Nitithanprapas. Ekkanit, who is also the finance minister, said the government would have to
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Anwar: Malaysia’s local currency trade with China, Thailand and Indonesia surges to RM82b, cutting reliance on US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — Malaysia recorded RM82.1 billion in trade and investment payments with China, Thailand and Indonesia settled in local currencies as at November 2025, a sharp rise from just RM3.6 billion in 2009. Finance Minister Datuk Seri
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Heatwave fails to slow Penang’s holiday buzz as tourists flock to heritage streets and seaside spots
GEORGE TOWN, March 24 — Scorching temperatures in Penang, particularly in the Timur Laut district, have done little to deter tourists, with popular attractions continuing to draw strong crowds during the Hari Raya and school holiday period. A Bernama survey
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Fun in the sun? Perlis at 40°C reshapes 2026 Aidilfitri celebrations for Chuping residents
PADANG BESAR, March 24 — The searing heat in Chuping, Perlis has locals staying home and avoiding the midday sun, choosing to go out only for the essentials instead of visiting each others’ homes for open house parties this festive
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MMEA swoops in off Lumut, detains two tankers over suspected illegal oil transfer near Pulau Jarak
IPOH, March 24 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained two oil tankers suspected of conducting unauthorised ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering activities near Pulau Jarak, Lumut, yesterday. Its Perak director, Captain Mohamad Shukri Khotob, said the vessels were intercepted at
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Malaysia calls for ceasefire as Anwar and Luxon swap views on West Asia turmoil and its ripple effects on global security
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that Malaysia strongly condemns the military attacks against Iran and rejects any unilateral action that contravenes international law. In a Facebook post, Anwar said the stance was conveyed
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No price tags, misleading pricing, unverified scales: Selangor cracks down on rogue traders at festive bazaars in anti-profiteering sweep
SHAH ALAM, March 24 — As Malaysians increasingly spend prudently in response to rising living costs, the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) in Selangor has stepped up enforcement to protect consumers from unfair trading practices. Selangor KPDN
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DPM Fadillah clarifies Malaysia not facing ‘water bankruptcy’, but must manage rising demand by 2030
KUCHING, March 24 — Malaysia is not at risk of facing “water bankruptcy” as the country still has sufficient raw water resources, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof. However, he stressed that the real challenge lies in the
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