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Malaysia maintains lowest fuel prices in region as global oil squeeze deepens Asean gap
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — Fuel prices across South-east Asia are edging higher, with variations among Asean member states reflecting differing subsidy frameworks, taxation structures, and exposure to global oil markets. The trend comes amid geopolitical tensions in West Asia,
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G7 to grill Rubio as Europe accuses Russia of aiding Iran in Middle East war
VAUX-DE-CERNAY (France), March 27 — European powers accused Russia of helping Iran target US forces in the Middle East war and said they would raise the issue today with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a meeting of G7
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Anwar arrives in Indonesia for talks with Prabowo on Middle East crisis and bilateral ties
JAKARTA, March 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Jakarta on Friday afternoon for a special visit to discuss escalating geopolitical developments in West Asia and strengthen Malaysia-Indonesia bilateral cooperation. The aircraft carrying Anwar landed at Halim
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Iran slams US over ‘calculated’ school bombing that killed more than 175
GENEVA, March 27 — The deadly bombing of an Iranian school on the first day of the Middle East war was a “calculated” assault by the United States, Iran’s foreign minister said today. In a video address to the United
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Iranians turn to bitcoin and stablecoins as sanctions and war fuel crypto surge
LONDON, March 27 — Since the start of the Middle East conflict, Iran has witnessed massive cryptocurrency flows. Experts say they are being used to circumvent sanctions placed on Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as well as a financial safe haven by civilians
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From TikTok to Roblox: Indonesia moves to shield under-16s from social media hazards
JAKARTA, March 27 — Bradley Rowen Liu, 11, wonders what he will do with himself once Indonesia’s social media ban for under-16s enters into force on Saturday. As things stand, he spends most of his free time on TikTok. The primary
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Over 300kg of subsidised cooking oil seized in raid on Pasir Mas syndicate, says Kelantan Domestic Trade Ministry
KOTA BHARU, March 27 — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) busted a syndicate for misappropriating over 300kg of subsidised cooking oil in Kampung Lubuk Tapah, Pasir Mas, yesterday. Kelantan KPDN deputy director Aswadi Jaafar said
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Education Ministry reinforces safety measures in schools after King’s heat warning
PUTRAJAYA, March 27 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) upholds the decree of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, to safeguard the safety and well-being of students, teachers and the school community, amid the current hot weather. In a
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Sabah, Sarawak retain diesel subsidies due to geography, costs and reliance on fuel, minister says
KOTA KINABALU, March 27 — The federal government’s decision to maintain diesel subsidies for Sabah and Sarawak reflects the unique geography and infrastructure challenges faced by residents in both states. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak), Datuk
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Malaysia eyes Petronas’ global investments for fuel supply buffer as US-Iran crisis worsens
SHAH ALAM, March 27 — Malaysia is exploring ways to leverage Petronas’s diversified global investments in order to secure alternative supplies of fuel to stability supply in the country, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. He explained that
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