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War in the Middle East: Qatar arrests hundreds, Saudi intercepts drones, regional tensions mount
PARIS, March 9 — Here are the latest events in the Middle East war on Monday. ‘Wide-scale’ Iran strikes The Israeli military said it had launched new “wide-scale” strikes on Tehran, Isfahan and southern Iran. AFP journalists had earlier reported
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Ringgit weakens against US dollar amid Iran war and surging crude
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 — The ringgit eased against the US dollar and other major currencies on Monday as heightened geopolitical risks strengthened the greenback after Brent crude oil prices surged sharply, with the local currency continuing to be affected
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Energy exporter edge helps Malaysia weather Middle East turmoil, says Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 — Malaysia is well-positioned to manage potential economic fallout from escalating conflict in the Middle East, backed by its status as a net energy exporter and strong economic fundamentals, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah
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Anwar launches five-year Capital Market Masterplan in bid to make investments more people-centric
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today launched a five-year Capital Market Masterplan that he said will put people first, centring incentives for capital to move towards sustainable and equitable enterprises. The Capital Market Masterplan
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Anwar to personally monitor final phase of evacuation plans for citizens in Middle East
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will personally monitor the evacuation of Malaysians from several countries affected by the conflict in the Middle East, following confirmation by the National Security Council (NSC) earlier today. In
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Bangladesh shuts all universities early for Aidilfitri as power crisis deepens, fuel panic spreads
DHAKA, March 9 — Bangladesh will close all universities from Monday, bringing forward the Eid al-Fitr holidays as part of emergency measures to conserve electricity and fuel amid a worsening energy crisis linked to the conflict in the Middle East.
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MOHE extends UPUOnline deadline to April 12, giving SPM leavers more time after results release on March 31
PUTRAJAYA, March 9 — Applications for student admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session under the SPM Leavers Application Phase via UPUOnline can now be submitted until April 12, extended from the original March 23 deadline. The Ministry of Higher Education
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Anwar raises alarm over teenagers lured into terror groups, urges vigilance to protect Malaysia’s peace
PUTRAJAYA, March 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed concern over the involvement of school-going teenagers in terrorist group activities in the country. He said Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail’s revelation about the existence
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March 19 set for sighting of Syawal new moon
PUTRAJAYA, March 9 — The date for sighting the crescent of Syawal has been set for the evening of March 19 at 29 locations nationwide. The Office of the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal said the official announcement of Hari
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Deputy finance minister confirms RM2.4b STR aid for Q1 2026, over five million Malaysians receiving payouts tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 — The government has allocated RM2.4 billion for the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) aid payment for the first quarter of 2026, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong. He said that so far, the government has
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