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Batik Air pulls today’s KL–Dubai flight, offers passengers rebooking or refunds
KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 — Batik Air has cancelled today’s scheduled service between Kuala Lumpur and Dubai as a precautionary safety measure due to the closure of designated airspace corridors in the Middle East. The airline said it continues to
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Flight chaos from Middle East spares KLIA, terminals running steady despite cancellations
SEPANG, March 1 — Operations at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) remain stable and orderly despite several flight cancellations linked to the evolving situation in the Middle East, according to Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB). MAHB told Bernama that both
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Iran’s top generals wiped out: Chief of staff, defence minister killed in US-Israel strike
TEHRAN, March 1 — Iran’s armed forces chief of staff Abdolrahim Mousavi was killed along with other senior generals in US and Israeli strikes on the country, state TV reported on Sunday. State TV listed the name of Mousavi along
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Jalan Kelawai mall attack: Penang police nab four after business spat turns bloody
GEORGE TOWN, March 1 — The arrest of four individuals to assist investigations into the attack on a man at a shopping mall along Jalan Kelawai last Wednesday is expected to help resolve the case. Penang police chief Datuk Azizee
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Body of 34-year-old man found floating in Sungai Kalansanan, say Kota Kinabalu police
KOTA KINABALU, March 1 — Police have confirmed the discovery of the body of a man, found floating along the banks of Sungai Kalansanan in Kampung Kalansanan, Inanam, this morning. Kota Kinabalu police chief ACP Kasim Muda said that police
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Situation unstable, stay put, embassy in Qatar tells Malaysians as airstrikes continue
KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 — The Embassy of Malaysia in Doha, Qatar has advised Malaysians in the country to remain vigilant and not leave their homes except for essential matters. In a notice shared on its Facebook page, the embassy
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As Mara marks 60 years, Zahid pledges to boost its role in shaping Bumi professionals, entrepreneurs and leaders
KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara), celebrating its 60th anniversary today, will have its role further strengthened to enable more Bumiputera youths to advance and stand on
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Transport company owner fined RM150,000 for storing nearly 30,000 litres of diesel illegally
KUALA TERENGGANU, March 1 — A transport company owner was fined RM150,000 by the Sessions Court here today after pleading guilty to storing diesel without a licence about three years ago. Judge Mohd Zul Zakiqudin Zulkifli imposed the sentence on
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Nga Kor Ming sets RM50,000 each for five Teluk Intan schools
IPOH, March 1 — A total of RM250,000 has been allocated to five schools in the Teluk Intan parliamentary constituency to upgrade and repair their infrastructure, creating a safer and more conducive learning environment. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga
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Trump warns Iran: Hit back and we’ll unleash force like never before
WASHINGTON, March 1 — President Donald Trump said Sunday the United States would hit Iran with “force that has never been seen before” if the country retaliated against US and Israeli strikes that killed supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran
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