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Sinar Daily
10-07-2025
- Business
- Sinar Daily
Malaysia must leverage its global semiconductor status
During negotiations, we must emphasise Malaysia's strategic value as a partner in the semiconductor industry. Photo for illustration purposes only - Pexels SHAH ALAM – Experts are calling on Malaysia to assert its strategic role as a vital partner to the United States (US) in global trade, particularly in the semiconductor sector, amid ongoing tariff negotiations. Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) economics expert Professor Emeritus Dr Barjoyai Bardai highlighted that Malaysia, with over 50 years of experience in the industry, has become the world's sixth-largest semiconductor producer, contributing 13 per cent to the global market. He stressed that Malaysia's semiconductor partners are predominantly major American companies, reflecting a deep interdependence between the two nations. Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) economics expert Professor Emeritus Dr Barjoyai Bardai 'They are heavily reliant on us when it comes to semiconductors. If we were to suddenly halt operations due to higher tariffs, the entire US semiconductor supply chain would be disrupted. 'That's why, during negotiations, we must emphasise Malaysia's strategic value as a partner in the semiconductor industry. 'At the same time, Malaysia should also position itself as a credible intermediary for the US to conduct international trade with China,' he told Sinar Harian. Previously, the US announced a 25 per cent import tariff on all Malaysian products starting Aug 1, a move seen as a clear signal that Malaysia must strengthen its trade diplomacy and boost its export competitiveness. In response, Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said on Tuesday that the Cabinet is expected to deliberate on the issue. Although Johari assured that there is still room for negotiation before the enforcement date, the remaining time, less than a month, presents a major challenge for the government. Barjoyai acknowledged that the US and China are engaged in a trade conflict, but highlighted that both nations remain economically dependent on one another. 'If the US stops trading with China, they lose access to a massive market. 'However, both sides are stubborn. This is where Malaysia can step in as a neutral hub. 'We have a real opportunity here, especially given Malaysia's central role in the rapidly advancing electrical & electronics (E&E) and semiconductor industries,' he added.
Scottish Sun
18-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Furious Man Utd fans slam new ticket prices as ‘another slap in the face' and warn decision will do ‘enormous harm'
Chief exec Omar Berrada insists fans were consulted over the changes SEEING RED Furious Man Utd fans slam new ticket prices as 'another slap in the face' and warn decision will do 'enormous harm' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FURIOUS Manchester United fans condemned a new ticket-price rise as a "fresh kick in the teeth". The club have introduced a new match categorisation model, charging some members up to £97 for top fixtures - starting with the Premier League opener against Arsenal on August 17. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Manchester United fans have hit back at the club's new pricing structure Credit: Reuters 3 Chief exec Omar Berrada insists supporters were consulted on the changes Credit: Alamy Around 20,000 supporters buying tickets for home matches at Old Trafford through the membership scheme will be affected in some form. Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST) claim the club "failed to consult any of the fans' representative bodies on the details of the decision". However, chief executive Omar Berrada insisted they did. A MUST statement read: "After how last season went, we might have hoped that the club would reconsider their plans for this new ticketing model. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL THREE LIONS SHOCK England u21s Germany clash suspended as stadium plunged into darkness "It will see eye-watering price increases for 20,000 supporters per game who buy tickets on a match-by-match basis. "This really is a fresh kick in the teeth for Manchester United fans." Supporters were already at war with the club after Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Co. introduced a flat-rate £66 for non-season-ticket holders, with no concessions, mid-season. Berrada admitted this week in an interview with United We Stand that the club had made a mistake. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK The opener with the Gunners is one of six Prem games priced between £59 and £97 for members. Fixtures against Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle are also in Category A. Paul Scholes lays into Sir Jim Ratcliffe for 'having the cheek' to introduce 'ridiculous' Man Utd's ticket prices Category B includes 11 league matches, with two games - against Wolves and Sunderland - priced in the Category C band. Cup games are in the lowest Category D band. The changes will see prices increase by up to 50 per cent for fans buying tickets on a match-by-match basis - yet United argue that the £97 applies to less than one per cent of the available tickets. MUST added: "Once again, they have failed to consult any of the fans' representative bodies on the details of the decision. "And, once again, they are making choices against the interests of fans and the club as a whole. "This match categorisation model will do enormous harm." 3 The club insist fan groups were consulted and say ticket prices are lower than those first proposed to the Fan Advisory Board, whom Berrada claims to have engaged with heavily since the £66 decision. But another protest group, The 1958, insisted: "This is yet another slap in the face for loyal fans. "Dialogue with the club is broken, ignored or treated with contempt. 'Fans raise genuine concerns, the club responds with spin and price hikes. "Profit comes first. Supporters, the lifeblood of this club, come last."
The Irish Sun
18-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Furious Man Utd fans slam new ticket prices as ‘another slap in the face' and warn decision will do ‘enormous harm'
FURIOUS Manchester United fans condemned a new ticket-price rise as a "fresh kick in the teeth". The club have introduced a new match categorisation model, charging some members up to £97 for top fixtures - starting with the Premier League opener against Arsenal on August 17. 3 Manchester United fans have hit back at the club's new pricing structure Credit: Reuters 3 Chief exec Omar Berrada insists supporters were consulted on the changes Credit: Alamy Around 20,000 supporters buying tickets for home matches at Old Trafford through the membership scheme will be affected in some form. Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST) claim the club "failed to consult any of the fans' representative bodies on the details of the decision". However, chief executive A MUST statement read: "After how last season went, we might have hoped that the club would reconsider their plans for this new ticketing model. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL "It will see eye-watering price increases for 20,000 supporters per game who buy tickets on a match-by-match basis. "This really is a fresh kick in the teeth for Manchester United fans." Supporters were already at war with the club after Berrada admitted this week in an interview with United We Stand that the club had made a mistake. Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK The opener with the Gunners is one of six Prem games priced between £59 and £97 for members. Fixtures against Paul Scholes lays into Sir Jim Ratcliffe for 'having the cheek' to introduce 'ridiculous' Man Utd's ticket prices Category B includes 11 league matches, with two games - against Wolves and Sunderland - priced in the Category C band. Cup games are in the lowest Category D band. The changes will see MUST added: "Once again, they have failed to consult any of the fans' representative bodies on the details of the decision. "And, once again, they are making choices against the interests of fans and the club as a whole. "This match categorisation model will do enormous harm." 3 The club insist fan groups were consulted and say ticket prices are lower than those first proposed to the Fan Advisory Board, whom Berrada claims to have engaged with heavily since the £66 decision. But another protest group, "Dialogue with the club is broken, ignored or treated with contempt. 'Fans raise genuine concerns, the club responds with spin and price hikes. "Profit comes first. Supporters, the lifeblood of this club, come last."
The Sun
18-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Furious Man Utd fans slam new ticket prices as ‘another slap in the face' and warn decision will do ‘enormous harm'
FURIOUS Manchester United fans condemned a new ticket-price rise as a "fresh kick in the teeth". The club have introduced a new match categorisation model, charging some members up to £97 for top fixtures - starting with the Premier League opener against Arsenal on August 17. 2 2 Around 20,000 supporters buying tickets for home matches at Old Trafford through the membership scheme will be affected in some form. Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST) claim the club "failed to consult any of the fans' representative bodies on the details of the decision". However, chief executive Omar Berrada insisted they did. A MUST statement read: "After how last season went, we might have hoped that the club would reconsider their plans for this new ticketing model. "It will see eye-watering price increases for 20,000 supporters per game who buy tickets on a match-by-match basis. "This really is a fresh kick in the teeth for Manchester United fans." Supporters were already at war with the club after Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Co. introduced a flat-rate £66 for non-season-ticket holders, with no concessions, mid-season. Berrada admitted this week in an interview with United We Stand that the club had made a mistake. The opener with the Gunners is one of six Prem games priced between £59 and £97 for members. Fixtures against Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle are also in Category A. Paul Scholes lays into Sir Jim Ratcliffe for 'having the cheek' to introduce 'ridiculous' Man Utd's ticket prices Category B includes 11 league matches, with two games - against Wolves and Sunderland - priced in the Category C band. Cup games are in the lowest Category D band. The changes will see prices increase by up to 50 per cent for fans buying tickets on a match-by-match basis - yet United argue that the £97 applies to less than one per cent of the available tickets. MUST added: "Once again, they have failed to consult any of the fans' representative bodies on the details of the decision. "And, once again, they are making choices against the interests of fans and the club as a whole. "This match categorisation model will do enormous harm." The club insist fan groups were consulted and say ticket prices are lower than those first proposed to the Fan Advisory Board, whom Berrada claims to have engaged with heavily since the £66 decision. But another protest group, The 1958, insisted: "This is yet another slap in the face for loyal fans. "Dialogue with the club is broken, ignored or treated with contempt. 'Fans raise genuine concerns, the club responds with spin and price hikes.
The Independent
18-06-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Man Utd warned ticket price increase will cause ‘enormous harm'
Manchester United has announced significant ticket price increases, described as a 'kick in the teeth' for fans. The price hikes come despite the club's record-breaking poor performance last season, finishing 15th in the Premier League with their lowest-ever points tally. The new 'match categorisation model' will raise the cheapest ticket price by over 50 per cent, with cup match prices increasing from £32 to £52 and Premier League prices now ranging from £60 to £97. The Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST) said that fans were not consulted on the plans and warned the move would cause 'enormous harm' to the atmosphere at Old Trafford. MUST believes the price increases will alienate loyal, regular supporters in favour of occasional visitors and risk pricing out younger fans, undermining the club's future.
