Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received an Honorary Doctorate in Law from Shenandoah University and visited the International Islamic University Malaysia for a dialogue with students. He discussed national challenges and reforms, announced a USD300,000 contribution to support international students, and emphasized fostering collaboration and inclusivity for a peaceful future.
Malaysia will host Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit from April 15 to 17, 2025, as announced by Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. This visit aims to strengthen trade relations amid global uncertainties. It marks Xi’s first visit since Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim took office and emphasizes both nations’ commitment to collaboration.
BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH Kuala Lumpur, April 9 – The Malaysian Ringgit (RM) is poised to maintain structural stability in 2025, with an outlook ranging between 4.10 and 4.30, according to Shan Saeed, Global Chief Economist at Juwai IQI. This resilience is projected even amidst ongoing global trade tensions and tariff turbulence. Shan’s…
BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH In the haunting silence that followed the violent tremors, cries for help echoed through the wreckage of towns across Myanmar and northern Thailand. A 7.7-magnitude earthquake had struck on March 28, 2025—leveling communities, claiming thousands of lives, and testing not only local governments but the unity of an entire…
By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 – As the United States imposes tariffs on various nations, including Malaysia, concerns about economic survival have surfaced. However, Juwai IQI Global Chief Economist Shan Saeed, with 24 years of financial market experience, offers a reassuring perspective. Shan believes that while tariffs pose challenges, Malaysia’s…
