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How the Strait of Hormuz blockade is choking global shipping and oil flows
LONDON, March 19 — Just a trickle of cargo ships and tankers has made it through the Strait of Hormuz since Iranian forces blocked the crucial trade route in the Middle East war. Here are facts and figures about vessels
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Malaysia to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Saturday
PUTRAJAYA, March 19 — Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Saturday, March 21 this year. The announcement was made by Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad in a televised broadcast this evening.
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Anwar congratulates Thailand’s Anutin on re-election, vows stronger bilateral ties
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on securing a renewed mandate to lead the country. In a Facebook post today, Anwar described Anutin as a “dear friend” and expressed
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Anwar hails NGO-led Malay-Indian reconciliation as sign of national maturity
PUTRAJAYA, March 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described the reconciliation efforts being driven by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) representing the Malay and Indian communities as a reflection of the people’s maturity in choosing the path of peace and rejecting
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Heavy congestion hits highways out of Klang Valley as Hari Raya travel peaks
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — Traffic flow on major highways leading out of the Klang Valley is heavily congested this evening as vehicle volume surges ahead of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays. A Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) spokesman said the northbound
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Hong Kong national among four held in Damansara Heights ‘mini casino’ bust
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — Four people, including a Hong Kong national, were arrested yesterday for allegedly operating an online gambling syndicate from a “mini casino” in the affluent Bukit Damansara neighbourhood. Kuala Lumpur police chief Commissioner Datuk Fadil Marsus
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CM: Penang raises funding for mosque, surau development to RM25m this year
GEORGE TOWN, March 19 — The Penang government, through the Penang Islamic Religious Council (MAINPP), has allocated RM25.34 million this year for the development of mosques and surau across the state to strengthen religious institutions as centres of worship, education
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Housing and Local Govt Ministry targets zero sick projects by 2030 under Madani housing reform, says Nga Kor Ming
PUTRAJAYA, March 19 — The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) is stepping up efforts to strengthen governance in the real estate sector through its Madani Housing Reform agenda, with a target of achieving zero sick projects by 2030.
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Ringgit eases against US dollar after Fed holds interest rates
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — The ringgit eased against the US dollar at today’s close following the United States Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to keep interest rates unchanged, providing support to the greenback. The market in Malaysia will be closed
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Bursa Malaysia dips 9.1 points as late selling hits key sectors ahead of Hari Raya
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — Bursa Malaysia ended lower today due to late selling in selected heavyweights, particularly in the healthcare, utilities and financial services sectors and was also in sync with regional market weakness. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa
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