Singapore stocks plunge more than 7% on tariff fears

SINGAPORE: Shares in Singapore plunged more than seven percent at the open on Monday amid fears over a global trade war after China retaliated against Donald Trump’s sweeping

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Asean insurers must upskill agents amid evolving demands: Institute CEO

KUALA LUMPUR: As Malaysia assumes the chairmanship of Asean this year, opportunities for regional collaboration in the insurance industry, particularly in education and training, are expanding. The Asean

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Reciprocal tariff impact on Malaysia’s construction sector is minimal — MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR: The direct impact on the construction sector following the 24 per cent reciprocal tariff on imports from Malaysia to the United States (US), effective April 9,

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Tax Matters – Are you paying the right RPGT under self-assessment?

FROM January 2025, it is mandatory for taxpayers to self-assess Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT) on disposal of any real property and submit returns electronically to the Inland

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Ringgit opens easier against US dollar, market uncertainty persists

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar due to a lack of buying interest, as market uncertainty persists following US President Donald Trump’s global reciprocal

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Yayasan Peneraju reshaping talent development by giving funds directly to trainees

KUALA LUMPUR: Yayasan Peneraju’s ambitious plans to train more than 100,000 Bumiputera professionals in the realms of business services and technology are highly lauded, and are responsive to

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Black Group’s S$100m KL Meditel to prioritise Malaysian talent

PETALING JAYA: Singapore-based Black Group Investment Holding’s S$100 million (RM331 million) medical and hospitality facility in Kuala Lumpur will prioritise Malaysian talent and collaborate with local higher institutions

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Verdant Solar projects double-digit growth in residential and commercial solar markets

KUALA LUMPUR: Verdant Solar Sdn Bhd anticipates healthy double-digit year-on-year growth for residential and commercial solar markets, boosted by continuous government support through stronger incentives for adoption of

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Malaysia should not panic, rush into decisions over US tariffs – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia should not panic or rush into decisions regarding the impact of the 24 per cent reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States (US) on Malaysian

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NCCIM urges govt to take proactive measures to cushion impact of US tariffs

PETALING JAYA: The National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (NCCIM) has urged the government to take proactive measures to mitigate the impact on Malaysian industries following

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