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Ringgit opens firmer but stays under pressure as geopolitical fears lift US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar today but is expected to remain under pressure amid mounting geopolitical tensions, with traders continuing to favour the greenback as a safe-haven asset. At 8 am,
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Nearly RM1b spent under SARA aid as 6.7 million recipients buy basic goods, says Finance Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — About 6.7 million recipients of the monthly Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme as at March 1, 2026, have used the aid to purchase basic necessities at registered premises. Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said
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Malaysian consulate: 1,600 Umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia after airline cancellations
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — About 1,600 Malaysian Umrah pilgrims have been reported stranded in Saudi Arabia following flight cancellations and disruptions by several airlines due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, said Malaysia’s Consul General in Jeddah,
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Chinese investors invited to explore vast opportunities in Sabah, says Hajiji
KOTA KINABALU, March 4 — Chinese investors are invited to explore vast opportunities in Sabah, particularly in the sectors of the Blue Economy, renewable energy, smart infrastructure, digital innovation, and sustainable tourism. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor extended this
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Anwar says he will meet Indonesia’s Prabowo soon to reinforce ties
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will hold a meeting in the near future to discuss efforts to strengthen bilateral ties between the neighbouring countries. The Prime Minister said that
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Court sets June deadline to conclude prosecution in Lim Guan Eng undersea tunnel corruption trial
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — Sessions Court Judge Azura Alwi has directed that the corruption trial involving Lim Guan Eng over the Penang undersea tunnel and major roads project, currently at the prosecution stage, be concluded by June this year.
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Putrajaya saves RM4b in diesel subsidies in 2025 after retargeting, Dewan Rakyat told
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — The actual expenditure on diesel subsidies decreased to RM6.2 billion in 2025 compared to RM10.1 billion in 2024, resulting in savings of about RM4 billion. The Ministry of Finance (MoF) said that the savings were
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Malaysia Airlines to temporarily resume Jeddah, Madinah flights March 4–8 as Doha services stay suspended
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — Malaysia Airlines will temporarily resume services to and from Jeddah (JED), and Madinah (MED) on March 4-8, 2026, following the suspension of services from February 28, 2026, due to airspace closures in parts of the
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Over 350,000 apply for early Year 1 admission for 2027 intake, including 51,000 five-year-olds
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — Applications for Year 1 admission at the age of six has received a positive response from parents. Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said data as of yesterday (March 2) showed that 351,789 applications had
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Najib ran SRC International through proxy Nik Faisal, ex-director tells court
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — The High Court here was told yesterday that Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak actively controlled and administered SRC International Sdn Bhd, whether directly or through its former chief executive officer, Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil. Former
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