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The Ministry of Finance is finalising several policies regarding the high value goods tax. — Bernama file pic

Ministry of Finance in final stages of determining several policies regarding HVGT

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim and Raja Permaisuri Agong Raja Zarith Sofiah hosting the Break of the Fast with the leaders of the Unity Government and foreign delegations at Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur, March 18, 2024. — Bernama pic

King, Queen break fast with Unity Government leaders and foreign dignitaries

The murder of Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korea’s supreme leader Kim Jong-un in Malaysia in 2017 harmed the country’s reputation. — Reuters file pic

Jurisdictional immunities of Foreign States Bill 2023 aims to preserve nation’s dignity, says MP

Chairman of the State Information, Da’wah and Sharia Empowerment Committee Muhammad Khalil Abdul Hadi (left) together with Terengganu Police Chief Datuk Mazli Mazlan (second left) meeting the widow of Ayah Pin or real name Ariffin Muhamad in her residence in Kampung Batu 13 in Hulu Besut, Jertih, March 18, 2024. — Bernama pic

Terengganu govt to guide Ayah Pin’s family members in the right path, says exco

State Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said Sarawak should get to host some events should Malaysia agree to take over the 2026 Commonwealth Games. — Bernama file pic

Sarawak minister wants some events in state if Malaysia takes up 2026 Commonwealth Games

Public Works, Infrastructure, Water and Rural Development Committee chairman Datuk Izani Husin said among the constraints were dependence on underground water sources, insufficient water treatment plants (LRA), water leakage due to ageing pipes and the increase in population. — Bernama pic

Kelantan in dire straits for clean water, needs federal aid to replace ageing pipes

Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDN) trade, distribution and business sector senior director Datuk Rohaizi Bahari said once a report is made to ministry enforcement officials, prompt inspections and investigations will be conducted. — Bernama pic

Consumer Affairs Ministry: Report unreasonable prices directly to authorities, not on social media

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said those individuals would have to wait for the next round when Padu reopens for updates at a regular frequency level that will be determined by the government later. — Bernama pic

Rafizi: Update data on Padu to avoid being left out of first round aid eligibility determination

The Seremban High Court allowed the Negri Sembilan Islamic Religious Council’s (MAINS) application to strike out the originating summons (OS) filed by a woman seeking to declare herself as a non-Muslim. — Reuters file pic

High Court strikes out woman’s bid to declare herself as non-Muslim

The study on the effectiveness of the Lemon Law will consider several loopholes. — AFP file pic

Study on Lemon Law’s effectiveness to consider loopholes in Act 599

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim presenting the letter of appointment to Federal Court Judge Datuk Hanipah Farikullah at a ceremony in the Small Grand Hall of the Istana Negara, March 18, 2024. — Bernama pic

Hanipah, Vazeer Alam sworn in as Federal Court judges

Parliament has passed the Universities and University Colleges (Amendment) Bill 2023. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Parliament approves latest UUCA amendments despite concerns from both sides of aisle

The power reserve margin in Peninsular Malaysia is above the minimum level necessary to accommodate electricity supply demand in the event of supply disruptions, said the Deputy Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister. — Bernama file pic

Power reserve margin rate projected between 28 and 36pc in Peninsular Malaysia

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook delivering a speech at the Signing Ceremony of the Operating Agreement and Land Lease Agreement between the Government of Malaysia and Malaysia Airports, in Sepang, March 18, 2024. — Bernama pic

No PSC increase, component for Asean destination standardised, says minister

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli speaking during a press conference on Padu at Menara Prisma, Putrajaya, March 18, 2024 . — Picture by Choo Choy May

Rafizi: 5.43m individuals update data on Padu as of March 17

Google’s foreign exchange rate glitch, which displayed erroneous US dollar/ringgit quotes on March 15, was the second time such a mistake was made.— Reuters file pic

Google’s forex glitches can have detrimental impact