KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — The ringgit closed slightly higher against the United States (US) dollar on Tuesday as broader macro forces kept a floor under the domestic currency, despite the US tariff barrage rattling global markets.

BEIJING, March 5 — China will boost its defence spending by 7.2 per cent this year, fuelling a military budget that has more than doubled under President Xi Jinping's 11 years in office as Beijing hardens its stance on Taiwan, according to official reports today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar on Tuesday as assurances from the government and Bank Negara Malaysia regarding the ringgit's valuation calmed market concerns.