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Oil spikes 13pc after Iran attacks, analysts warn Brent could hit US$100
NEW YORK, March 3 — Oil and gas prices surged yesterday following Israeli and US strikes on Iran and retaliation by Tehran that forced shutdowns of oil and gas facilities across the region and disrupted shipping in the crucial Strait
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High Court to rule tomorrow on bid to strike out lawyer’s testimony in Lim Goh Tong inheritance dispute
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — The High Court here yesterday fixed today to deliver its decision on an application by the grandchildren of the late tycoon Lim Goh Tong to expunge portions of the witness statement of lawyer Datuk Low
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Malaysia to witness rare ‘Blood Moon’ tonight, next one only in 2028
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — Malaysians are in for a spectacular celestial show tonight as the moon turns a deep red during a total lunar eclipse, popularly known as a ‘blood moon’. This marks the only total lunar eclipse visible
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UMPSA student accused of insulting Islam to face university action, says Zambry
BACHOK, March 3 — The Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) student suspected of insulting and stepping on the Al-Quran will face action in accordance with the university’s provisions. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said various
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Anwar conveys condolences over death of Indonesia’s former vice president Try Sutrisno at 90
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his condolences to the family and the people of Indonesia on the passing of the country’s sixth Vice President, Try Sutrisno, yesterday. “Deeply saddened by the passing
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Zahid orders Rural Ministry subsidiaries to tighten governance, align with national agenda
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — Subsidiaries under the Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) have been instructed to strengthen governance to align their operations with the rural development agenda, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. Ahmad
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Immigration must act on overstayers as Malaysia moves to fix tourist entry-exit imbalance, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — The Immigration Department must take enforcement action against tourists who do not leave Malaysia within the specified period, stressed Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. He said this was crucial
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Suspected cable theft disrupts MRT Putrajaya Line near Damansara Damai, repairs to last all day
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd today confirmed a service disruption on the MRT Putrajaya Line between Sungai Buloh and Damansara Damai stations following a suspected cable theft after power supply cables were found cut near Damansara
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In Dewan Rakyat today: MACC’s recovered funds in focus as PM Anwar faces scrutiny over Madani record
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — The total amount of money and assets successfully recovered by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) throughout 2025 in cases related to corruption and abuse of power will be among the focus of today’s Dewan Rakyat
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