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Malaysia launches evacuation operation for citizens from West Asia conflict zone
SEPANG, March 10 — Malaysia on Tuesday launched an evacuation operation for Malaysians from the West Asia conflict zone by dispatching a specially chartered Malaysia Airlines aircraft to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The aircraft, which departed from Kuala Lumpur International Airport
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Foul smell leads to discovery of university lecturer dead at home in Besut
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — A 49-year-old lecturer at a public university was found dead at his home in Kampung Gelam Mas, Keluang in Besut, Terengganu, at 9.38am today. According to Berita Harian, Besut district police chief, Superintendent Mohd Rozaime Ab
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China–North Korea passenger train services to resume after six-year Covid-19 hiatus
BEIJING, March 10 — Passenger train services between China and North Korea will resume on Thursday, six years after their suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic, travel operators have told AFP. Train journeys between the two countries were halted in
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India prioritizes household gas supply as war-linked disruptions threaten restaurants
MUMBAI, March 10 — India ordered tighter controls over natural and cooking gas today following import disruptions caused by the Middle East war, with restaurants warning it could spark widespread closures. The world’s most populous nation is the fourth-largest liquefied
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Penang ranks third nationwide with RM22.4b in 2025 manufacturing investments
GEORGE TOWN, March 10 — Penang recorded RM22.4 billion in approved manufacturing investments last year, a 29 per cent increase from 2024, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said the strong performance reflects sustained investor confidence in the state’s
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Former PAS candidate dies after losing control of car, plunging into river in Negeri Sembilan
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — A former PAS candidate in Malaysia’s 12th General Election (PRU12) has died after the car she was driving plunged into a river in Batu Kikir in Jempol, Negeri Sembilan, this morning. The victim, 84-year-old Siti
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Tourism experts warn Gulf aviation disruptions could affect Visit Malaysia 2026 targets
PUTRAJAYA, March 10 — The conflict between the United States and Iran could potentially disrupt the global tourism industry, which is highly sensitive to international tensions, particularly when key aviation networks that support tourist mobility are affected. Although Malaysia is
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After Kiandee, Bersatu suspends Srikandi chief Mas Ermieyati
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — Bersatu has suspended its Srikandi chief Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin from the party for two election cycles for breaching its constitution and code of conduct. The Masjid Tanah MP shared the suspension notice in a
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Flood disaster declared in Kota Marudu, Paitan and Pitas as heavy rains hit Sabah
KOTA KINABALU, March 10 — Three districts in Sabah have been hit by floods, with disaster declarations issued in Kota Marudu, Paitan and Pitas starting this morning. The declarations were made by the respective District Officers in their capacity as
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National Unity Ministry urges stern action over incidents threatening racial and religious harmony
PUTRAJAYA, March 10 — The National Unity Ministry is taking seriously three recent incidents that have the potential to disrupt harmony in the country and urged authorities to take decisive action against those responsible. “In this regard, I urge the
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