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Budget 2026 must address Malaysia’s low-skilled workforce challenge directly. Photo - CANVA

US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on pharmaceuticals, big-rig trucks, home renovation fixtures and furniture. AFP FILE PIX

Malaysia’s kitchens have been embracing Belgian potato products at an impressive pace. In 2024 alone, over 17,000 tonnes were imported, worth more than RM109 million, placing Malaysia as the third-largest importer in Asia after Japan and South Korea.

Historically, levels of overweight have been higher in more developed nations. They remain high for example in Chile, at 27 percent in the 5-19 age group, and the United States at 21 per cent. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) is optimistic that Kelantan has the potential to become a major producer of local onions next year. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pixabay

US President Donald Trump arrives for a news conference to discuss crime in Washington, DC, in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, on August 11, 2025. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

With over 11,000 US products entering Malaysia tariff-free from Aug 8, Fomca has raised concerns over food safety, enforcement and the long-term impact on local agriculture. - Photo: CANVA

Switzerland's President Karin Keller-Sutter (C) puts on headphones as he prepares to deliver a speech after a meeting to discuss trade relations and tariffs, in Geneva, on May 9, 2025. Switzerland and the United States agreed to speed up talks on striking a deal on Washington's tariffs, the Swiss president said following a meeting with top US officials. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz during a briefing in the Dewan Rakyat today. - Photo by Bernama

This photo taken on July 11, 2025 shows mechanic shop owner and avid Tiktoker Tharnuwarht Plengkemratch interacting with his pet lion-tiger hybrid “Big George” in Chiang Mai. Thailand's captive lion population has exploded in recent years, with nearly 500 registered individuals in zoos, breeding farms, petting cafes and homes. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)