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Bangladesh parliament reconvenes after uprising as new PM pledges democratic reset
DHAKA, March 12 — Bangladesh’s parliament convened today for the first time since a deadly 2024 uprising plunged the country into political turmoil and following elections last month. The government of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist
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Oil breaks US$100 as Iran strikes tankers, Bahrain fuel tanks, Oman port
HONG KONG, March 12 — Oil soared above US$100 (RM392) and stocks sank Thursday as Iran’s fresh attempts to hit supplies in the Middle East and threats to bring down the global economy overshadowed a record release of strategic crude
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Police seize 62kg of syabu worth RM3.1m at Kedah homestay, Indonesian man arrested
SUNGAI PETANI, March 12 — Police seized 62 kilogrammes (kg) of syabu (methamphetamine) at a homestay in Kampung Permatang Rengan, Kota Kuala Muda near here on Tuesday. Kedah police chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah said the seizure was the result of
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Anwar: Law enforcement alone cannot end corruption, calls for culture of integrity
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Law enforcement alone is insufficient to combat corruption as the effort must be reinforced through a broader culture of integrity and sound governance practices, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In a post on Facebook,
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Gobind urges police to act swiftly on desecration of religious symbols
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Enforcement agencies must act quickly to identify and charge those responsible for desecrating religious symbols, says Gobind Singh Deo. In a media release, he stressed that the police are duty-bound to maintain public order and that
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China criminalises ‘ethnic separatism’, mandates Mandarin education in sweeping new minority law
BEIJING, March 12 — China was set to approve Thursday what it called an “ethnic unity” law, which rights advocates warn could further marginalise minority groups like the Uyghurs. The draft law, set to be passed by the National People’s
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Australian aircraft owner charged with people smuggling after ‘black flight’ carried fugitives to Indonesia
SYDNEY, March 12 — An Australian aircraft owner appeared in court on Thursday charged with people smuggling after allegedly helping two fugitives flee to Indonesia on a “black flight” from a remote peninsula, police said. Indonesian officials detained four men
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Man remanded seven days after fatal stabbing over phone dispute in Sungai Udang
MELAKA, March 12 — A man suspected of stabbing a youth to death in Sungai Udang here last night has been remanded for seven days from today. Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said the remand order was granted by
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LTAT proves its strength in navigating global economic uncertainty, says defence minister
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) has proven its ability to provide a better dividend payout for the 2025 financial year despite facing global economic uncertainties. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said that
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Ringgit rises against US dollar after IEA bid to release oil reserves
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — The ringgit extended gains against the US dollar and other currencies at today’s opening, supported by stabilising oil prices following the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) decision to release additional supply into the market, an economist
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