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Moody’s says high energy prices to lift Petronas upstream earnings, subsidies a risk
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — Credit rating agency Moody’s Ratings expects expect high energy prices will boost Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) upstream earnings. It said in a statement today that higher petroleum-related revenues provide additional mitigation amid volatility in global oil
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No Raya open houses, tighter overseas travel as Anwar pushes fiscal discipline
PUTRAJAYA, March 11 — The government has decided that all ministries, government agencies, and government-linked companies will not hold Aidilfitri open house celebrations this year as part of a move to promote more prudent spending amid global economic uncertainty. Prime
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Oil spikes amid Middle East tensions, but RON95 stays at RM1.99; Anwar says Malaysia’s fuel supply secure until May
PUTRAJAYA, March 11 — Malaysia’s petrol supply remains under control and is sufficient at least until May 2026 despite turmoil in global oil markets triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said
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Jakim to hold ‘solat hajat’ for global peace after Friday prayers amid Gulf turmoil
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) will hold Solat Hajat (special prayer of needs) for global peace, after Friday prayers (March 13) at the National Mosque, here, as well as at Putra Mosque and
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Negeri Sembilan smashes investment record with RM19.1b in 2025
SEREMBAN, March 11 — Negeri Sembilan recorded a record RM19.1 billion in approved investments last year, surpassing its initial target of RM10 billion. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the investments involved 295 projects approved by the state’s Malaysian
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Johor MB to unveil post-Aidilfitri plan to tackle JB traffic congestion
JOHOR BAHRU, March 11 — The Johor government will hold a special briefing on methods and plans to reduce traffic congestion in the city after the Aidilfitri celebrations. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said that he will personally deliver
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Asian markets rise as oil stabilises on talk of IEA reserve release
HONG KONG, March 11 — Asian equities extended gains today while oil stabilised after a report said the International Energy Agency was considering the release of a record amount of its reserves to counter soaring prices. The crude market has
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Iran’s new supreme leader ‘safe and sound’ despite war injury reports, says president’s son
TEHRAN, March 11 — Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is “safe and sound” despite reports of an injury during the war with Israel and the United States, said the son of the Iranian president today. “I heard news that
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‘I will not run’: Activist Cikgu Chandra vows to keep speaking out after attacks on home and car in Puchong
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — Activist S. Chandrasegaran, better known as Cikgu Chandra, says he will continue speaking out on land encroachment and gangsterism despite a series of recent attacks that saw his home trespassed and his car set ablaze.
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‘Bat Tuo Sai’ Facebook account admin gets 10-month jail term, RM50,000 fine for insulting Islam, mocking Pak Lah
MIRI, March 11— The Sessions Court here today sentenced the administrator of a Facebook account “Bat Tuo Sai” to 10 months in prison and a RM50,000 fine for posting extremely offensive comments insulting Islam. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission
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