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Anwar convenes meeting of all state leaders over US-Iran crisis
SHAH ALAM, March 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced today that he will convene a meeting with all state leaders next week to ensure a coordinated national response to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Speaking to
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Employers urged to adopt flexible work strategy as energy costs rise, says HR Ministry
PUTRAJAYA, March 27 — The Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia (Kesuma) has called on employers to implement Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA) as a strategic measure to strengthen organisational resilience, reduce the impact of rising energy costs, and support sustainable economic
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Schools in Malaysia may close if temperatures exceed 37°C for three days in a row, says deputy education minister
IPOH, March 27 — School administrators may temporarily close schools if temperatures exceed 37°C for three consecutive days. Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said the measure is part of guidelines set by the Ministry of Education (MOE) since 2023
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Nepal rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah to be sworn in as prime minister
KATHMANDU, March 27 — Nepal’s rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah will be sworn in as the new prime minister today, after issuing his victory message in a rap song, urging unity. The 35-year-old reformist swept polls this month on a platform of
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Police: Bystander slashed in KLCC melee after stepping in to stop alleged assault on tourist, 18 ‘photo touts’ held
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — Police have arrested 18 men following a violent altercation near Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) that began with an alleged assault on a foreign tourist and escalated into a chaotic group attack, Dang Wangi police
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Impersonation scams leave two Penang company directors nearly RM900,000 poorer, say police
GEORGE TOWN, March 27 — Two company directors in Penang have lost a combined total of nearly RM900,000 after falling victim to separate phone scam syndicates involving impersonation tactics. Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said the first case involved
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Saifuddin Nasution: Govt keeps RON95 at RM1.99 to shield Malaysians from rising costs
PUTRAJAYA, March 27 — The Madani government remains committed to protecting the people from global economic pressures by maintaining the subsidised price of RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre under the BUDI Madani RON95 (BUDI95) programme, keeping Malaysia among countries
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Singapore denies entry to Malaysian activist Fadiah Nadwa Fikri over alleged political activism
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — A Malaysian woman who studied in Singapore has been denied re-entry into the country after allegedly engaging in political activism and encouraging disruptive advocacy, according to The Straits Times. Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) reportedly said
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Vietnam police bust multi-billion fake cryptocurrency scam, arrest seven
HANOI, March 27 — Police in Vietnam said they busted a multi-billion scam that centered on selling fake digital currency to unsuspecting victims on an “exceptionally large scale”. At least seven people were arrested in connection with the fraudulent platform
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Israel opposition leader says troop shortage could trigger ‘security disaster’
JERUSALEM, March 27 — Israel’s main opposition leader Yair Lapid accused the government yesterday of steering the country towards a “security disaster” because of a shortage of combat soldiers. “The IDF is stretched to the limit and beyond. The government is
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