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US, Israeli strikes escalate in Iran, hitting multiple airports including Kerman
TEHRAN, March 10 — US and Israeli strikes have hit an airport in southern Iran, damaging part of the site as well as aircraft, local media reported today. “Following an American-Zionist attack on Kerman Airport, part of it was damaged
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US Cardinal McElroy says war in Iran not morally legitimate, stronger than Pope Leo XIV stance
VATICAN CITY, March 10 — American Cardinal Robert McElroy, the archbishop of Washington, has said the US war in Iran is “not morally legitimate”, adopting a stronger tone than that of Pope Leo XIV. In an interview with the Catholic
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Ringgit strengthens against US dollar, boosted by Trump Iran comments and crude oil slide
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar and other major currencies at Tuesday’s close following a sharp drop in crude oil prices amid comments from US President Donald Trump suggesting the war in Iran could
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KK court fines company, directors RM48,000 for failing to pay over RM2m in service tax
KOTA KINABALU, March 10 — A company and its directors were fined a total of RM48,000 by the Sessions Court here today after pleading guilty to 48 counts of failing to pay service tax amounting to RM2,178,939.69 between 2019 and
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Penang police: Four more men arrested over causing mischief, threatening preacher Zamri Vinoth
GEORGE TOWN, March 10 — Police today arrested four more individuals believed to be involved in a case of criminal intimidation and mischief against a vehicle driven by independent speaker Zamri Vinoth on March 7. Penang police chief Datuk Azizee
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Dewan Negara approves Supplementary Supply Bill (2025) 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — The Dewan Negara has passed the Supplementary Supply Bill (2025) 2026 for the first additional operating expenditure for 2025 amounting to RM8.4 billion. The Bill, tabled by Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan,
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Bursa Malaysia rebounds as FBM KLCI reclaims 1,700 level on improved global sentiment, stronger IPI data
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) — Bursa Malaysia rebounded to end higher today with the benchmark FBM KLCI reclaiming the 1,700 psychological level, supported by improved global sentiment after US President Donald Trump signalled a potential de-escalation of the Iran
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Ministers to raise religious, racial provocation issues at Cabinet meeting tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development Minister Steven Sim and Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan will bring up the issue of religious and racial provocation at tomorrow’s Cabinet meeting. In a Facebook post today, Sim
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New lifeline for women: Anwar unveils PRISMAnita to speed up help for domestic abuse victims
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — The government today launched the Women’s Referral, Intervention, Support, Information and Advocacy (PRISMAnita) initiative to facilitate access to support services for women, particularly in addressing various family-related issues, including domestic violence. Prime Minister Datuk Seri
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KLIA Runway 3 resumes full operations seven days ahead of schedule
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s (KLIA) Runway 3 has resumed full operations seven days ahead of schedule. KLIA said improvement works began with a full closure from February 24-26, followed by operations under a shortened runway
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