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Tabung Haji posts highest profit in eight years, 3.5pc payout to benefit 9.7 million depositors
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — The Pilgrims’ Fund Board (Tabung Haji -TH) today announced a profit distribution of 3.50 per cent, after zakat, for the 2025 financial year, the highest rate recorded since 2018. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department
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Umbrellas up: MetMalaysia sounds storm warning for KL, Selangor, eight states
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a fresh weather alert for several regions across the country, with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds expected to persist until 5pm today. According to the advisory issued
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Nilai urn theft: Suspect demands ransom via WhatsApp for 30 missing remains
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — The case of 30 missing urns from a memorial park in Nilai has evolved into an extortion investigation after a suspect contacted the management demanding payment for the return of the cremated remains, police said.
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Businesses need ready cash relief, wait-and-see approach could hurt MSMEs if Gulf crisis deepens, employers tells govt
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — Targeted measures such as temporary financial relief, facilitation of access to working capital, and cost-mitigation initiatives would be vital in supporting businesses, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), if the ongoing geopolitical conflict worsens,
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UN watchdog warns of risks after projectile strike on Iran’s nuclear facility, urges restraint
VIENNA, March 18 — The UN nuclear watchdog said Wednesday that Iranian authorities had reported projectile impact at the country’s only operational nuclear power plant that caused no damage. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) “has been informed by Iran
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Binastra wins RM316.5m Subang Jaya mixed development job, but shares dip to RM2.03 in midday trade
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — Binastra Corp Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Binastra Builders Sdn Bhd, has secured a contract worth RM316.5 million from HCK Sentral Sdn Bhd for a mixed development project in Subang Jaya, Selangor. The contract covers Phase
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JKR projects see mixed progress, Kuching complex leads the way with one-third on track
KUCHING, March 18 — About one-third of Public Works Department (JKR) projects nationwide are currently progressing ahead of schedule, said Deputy Works Minister Ahmad Maslan. He said that of the 855 ongoing projects, roughly one-third are either ahead of time
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Negeri Sembilan MB says following Putrajaya’s lead, cancels state Raya open house to save cost
SEREMBAN, March 18 — The Negeri Sembilan state government has cancelled its Aidilfitri open house this year in line with a federal decision, as part of cost-saving measures. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the event scheduled to take
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Does the AG have immunity? Najib’s launches final bid to revive suit against Tommy Thomas
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has taken his RM1.9 million lawsuit against former attorney general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas to the Federal Court in a final bid to revive the case. The move
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As Sabah OGSE firms land more contracts, Petronas pledges support for local industry
KOTA KINABALU, March 18 — Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) recognises Sabah’s growing role in Malaysia’s oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) sector, as part of broader collaborative efforts to strengthen the state’s contribution to national energy security and economic
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