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Keeping Malaysia’s economy stable and cost of living in check is govt’s focus, says minister
PUTRAJAYA, March 12 — The government will prioritise efforts to maintain economic stability, mitigate the impact on the cost of living, and ensure the domestic economy continues to function well in the wake of current geopolitical challenges and global economic
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MetMalaysia: Thunderstorms and heavy rain expected in Pahang, Johor and Sarawak until 4pm
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to affect parts of Pahang, Johor and Sarawak until 4 pm today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). In a warning issued at noon, MetMalaysia said
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PLUS expects 2.3 million vehicles daily on peak Raya travel, 34 smart lanes to ease traffic
PETALING JAYA, March 12 — PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) expects traffic on its highway network to reach up to 2.3 million vehicles per day during peak travel days for the upcoming Aidilfitri festive period. Its managing director Datuk Nik Airina
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Singaporeans’ support for death penalty in drug trafficking cases rises to 77pc, says minister
SINGAPORE, March 12 — Public support in Singapore for the mandatory death penalty for serious drug trafficking offences has risen, the country’s Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam reportedly said today. According to Singapore’s CNA, Shanmugam was citing the Ministry
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Electric car prices drop in Europe, helping sales rise
BRUSSELS, March 12 — The average price of an electric car dropped for the first time since 2020 in Europe last year, which helped sales, a report found today, as the EU debates weakening climate targets for automakers. EU environment
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Indonesia, Australia plan wider security ties with Japan and Papua New Guinea
JAKARTA, March 12 — Indonesia and Australia are planning to expand their security cooperation to include Japan and Papua New Guinea, Jakarta’s defence minister said today after a meeting with his Australian counterpart. Trilateral security arrangements would be developed with
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Three crew still trapped after Thai ship hit in Strait of Hormuz attack
BANGKOK, March 12 — Three crew members believed to be trapped aboard a Thai bulk carrier hit by projectiles while travelling through the crucial Strait of Hormuz were yet to be rescued today, the vessel’s owner said. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards
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Another 179 Malaysians safely evacuated from Doha under West Asia conflict operation
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — A further 179 Malaysians arrived safely in the country from Doha, Qatar, early today under the Operation to Evacuate Malaysians from the West Asia Conflict Zone. Bernama understands that the Malaysians were brought home on Qatar Airways
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Ramanan: Traveller Scheme to protect 400,000 Malaysians commuting to Singapore expected to be tabled soon
PUTRAJAYA, March 12 — The Traveller Scheme, which aims to protect Malaysians commuting to work across the border, is expected to be tabled at the Cabinet meeting soon for consideration, said Minister of Human Resources Datuk Seri R. Ramanan. He said
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Fire breaks out near MEX Putrajaya Toll Plaza, 0.8ha of forest affected
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Firefighters are battling a forest fire on a hillside near the Putrajaya Toll Plaza along the Kuala Lumpur-Putrajaya Expressway (MEX) yesterday evening. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations assistant director Ahmad Mukhlis Mokhtar said
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