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Ringgit edges up versus regional currencies, slips slightly against US dollar amid Middle East tensions
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — The ringgit ended higher against other major currencies but eased against the US dollar at Friday’s close as investors remained cautious amid the escalating conflict in West Asia, which has heightened concerns over oil supply
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Israel strikes bridge in Lebanon, warns more infrastructure could be hit in Hezbollah conflict
BEIRUT, March 13 — Israel warned Lebanon on Friday that it would face further damage to its infrastructure until Iran-backed Hezbollah is disarmed, after the Israeli military destroyed a bridge in south Lebanon in what appeared to be the first
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Malaysia–EU free trade talks make progress, fourth round set in June
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — The fourth round of the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) negotiations will be hosted by Malaysia and held in June 2026, following the positive momentum from earlier rounds. The Ministry of Investment, Trade and
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BSN expands first-time home financing scheme to gig workers, govt contract staff
PUTRAJAYA, March 13 — Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN), in collaboration with Syarikat Jaminan Kredit Perumahan Bhd, is expanding the opportunity for first-time home ownership to gig workers and government contract staff. The initiative is implemented through the MyFirstHome-i and BSN
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Trump claims Iran is ‘about to surrender’ in call with G7 leaders, report says
WASHINGTON, March 13 — US President Trump told G7 leaders in a virtual meeting on Wednesday that Iran is “about to surrender,” Axios reported today citing three officials from G7 countries briefed on the contents of the call. According to
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First female Chief Judge of Malaya, Siti Norma Yaakob, dies at 85
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Former Chief Judge of Malaya and the first woman to hold the position, Tan Sri Siti Norma Yaakob, passed away at the age of 85 at KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital here, this afternoon. This
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Oil holds above US$100, stocks fall as Hormuz threat rattles global markets
HONG KONG, March 13 — Oil prices held gains above US$100 (RM393) today and most equity markets dropped after Iran’s leader called for the blocking of the crucial Strait of Hormuz and the opening up of new fronts in the
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Iran Guards vow ‘stronger’ response than in January if new protests erupt
TEHRAN, March 13 — Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, the ideological arm of the country’s military, warned today that any new protests against the authorities would be met with a stronger response than in January, when several thousand people were killed. “The
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Malaysia’s strong 2025 growth to sustain economic momentum this year, says Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Malaysia’s impressive economic performance in 2025 is expected to continue driving the country’s economic momentum this year, despite global uncertainties and geopolitical challenges. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said last year’s growth,
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Govt reviewing promotion pathway for civil service administrative assistants
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — The Public Service Department (PSD) is conducting a detailed study on improvements to the service scheme for administrative assistants from Grade 1 to 5, covering administrative, clerical and finance categories. Its Staffing and Organisation Division
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