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Modi backs Israel ‘firmly’ as he seeks to deepen trade and defence ties, drawing criticism at home
JERUSALEM, Feb 26 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi told lawmakers in Jerusalem yesterday that India stands “firmly” with Israel following Hamas’s attack on October 7, 2023. Modi also met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a two-day visit aimed
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IMF urges US to work with global partners to ease trade restrictions
WASHINGTON, Feb 26 — The IMF yesterday called on the United States to work with trading partners and find ways to mutually ease trade curbs, as it issued a review of the world’s biggest economy. The International Monetary Fund’s findings
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Five family members killed in early morning house fire in Raub
RAUB, Feb 26 — Five members of a family were burnt to death in a fire that engulfed a house in Kampung Pamah Kulat here early today. District police chief Supt Mohd Shahril Abdul Rahman said police were notified of the
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PMO: Cabinet performance remains strong alongside high integrity standards
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — Members of the Cabinet have overall performed their duties with full integrity and met the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) set for each ministry, according to the Prime Minister’s Department (JPM). It said in a written reply
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Loke backs MACC probe into JPJ officers over alleged tonto cartel links
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — The Transport Ministry (MoT) has expressed full support for the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s actions in investigating and arresting enforcement officers suspected of acting as middlemen for a so-called ‘tonto’ cartel linked to corrupt protection rackets involving
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Ipoh woman with disabilities killed in Simpang Pulai house fire
IPOH, Feb 26 — An elderly woman with disabilities (OKU) was killed after the house she was living in at Jalan Lahat, Simpang Pulai, near here, was destroyed in a fire last night. Perak Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations
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Ringgit opens higher at 3.8850 against US dollar on upbeat economic outlook, weaker greenback
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar today, underpinned by Malaysia’s positive economic outlook and a softer greenback. At 8 am, the local currency strengthened to 3.8850/8960 against the dollar from Wednesday’s close of
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Schools nationwide record 2,889 bullying cases last year, Education ministry tightens discipline and safety measures
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — A total of 2,889 cases of bullying were recorded last year, comprising 740 cases in primary schools and 2,149 in secondary schools, according to the Ministry of Education (MOE). In a written reply published on
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In Dewan Rakyat today, MPs to quiz govt on entry permits, public dakwah and Visit Malaysia Year 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — The latest status of reforms to entry permits into Malaysia and the government’s stance on dakwah activities in public spaces are among issues expected to take centre stage at the Dewan Rakyat sitting today. According
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EU steps up border checks on baby milk ingredient from China
BRUSSELS, Feb 25 — The EU has imposed tighter border controls on imports of a baby milk ingredient from China after it was singled out as the source of a major contamination scare, according to a text published today. The
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