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Creative seamstresses, from capital Hanoi to the southern city of Ho Chi Minh, are producing meticulously designed, affordable, and personalised wedding dresses that are penetrating international markets. AFP photo.

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Malaysia has spent decades trying to reduce non-revenue water, or NRW, by chasing lower percentages and tighter targets. Photo for illustrative purposes only.

The Group reinforced its continuous commitment towards regional energy security and cooperation by advancing the Asean Power Grid agenda.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who is also Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Petra), said domestic consumers using up to 600 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per month would not be affected, although minor adjustments may apply to those exceeding the threshold. Photo by Bernama

US President Donald Trump (R) shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026. Photo by Kenny Holston/POOL/AFP

Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent on Thursday reinforced expectations that the central bank will likely hold the rate throughout 2026, although investment banks and research houses caution that prolonged geopolitical tensions and higher oil prices could still alter the inflation outlook.

A man reads a morning newspaper at a roadside stall after US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad on April 12, 2026. - (Photo by AAMIR QURESHI / AFP)

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof - BERNAMA FILE PIX

Malaysians should prepare for a year of mildly higher prices, especially in services and food-related categories, rather than a sudden spike in fuel or electricity costs. - Bernama photo for illustration purpose only