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Perikatan will consider MIC’s silence as rejection of membership offer, says Takiyuddin
KOTA BHARU, March 28 — Secretary-General Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said today if MIC does not provide an official response on joining Perikatan Nasional (PN), soon, its lack of response will be considered a rejection. “MIC can reply to the
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Hannah Yeoh: More CCTV at KLCC to crack down on ‘photo touts’
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — More closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras will be installed around the area of the Petronas Twin Towers (KLCC) in Jalan Ampang here in the near future to combat the ‘photo touts’ syndicate. Minister in the Prime
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Diplomatic efforts succeed: Seven Malaysian ships to depart strait of Hormuz, says minister
REMBAU, March 28 — Seven Malaysian vessels currently stranded in the Strait of Hormuz are expected to depart the strategic waterway soon, following successful diplomatic engagements between Malaysia and Iran. According to The Star, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan
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Bush fire spreads across 10 hectares in Mukah as hot, windy weather fuels blaze
KUCHING, March 28 — A bush fire in Kampung Penasu, Daro, Mukah, has affected an area of about 10 hectares, the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) said in a statement today. Hot and windy weather has contributed to the
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Labuan Corp invites investment proposals for eight prime assets, including Pulau Papan and former hotel site
LABUAN, March 28 — Labuan Corporation (LC) has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to local and foreign investors for the leasing and development of eight of its assets, including the site of the recently demolished Hotel Labuan. LC chief
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Socso plan to cover cross-border workers commuting to Singapore in final stage, says HR minister
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — The Ministry of Human Resources is in the final stages of submitting a proposal to the Cabinet to introduce a Traveller Scheme under the Social Security Organisation (Socso), aimed at protecting more than 400,000 Malaysians
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Singapore to build clearing system, tighten standards in push to become regional gold trading hub
SINGAPORE, March 28 — The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Singapore Bullion Market Association (SBMA) yesterday outlined key focus areas to strengthen Singapore’s position as a trusted gold trading centre serving the Asia-Pacific region. In a joint statement
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WTO reform talks near crunch as US stance draws ‘outright bullying’ claims
YAOUNDÉ, March 28 — The ambassador facilitating talks on reforming the World Trade Organisation voiced cautious optimism yesterday on prospects for progress at a high-level meeting in the Cameroonian capital. Reforming the beleaguered global trade body is at the heart
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Bursa Malaysia to trade cautiously next week as West Asia conflict weighs on sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade cautiously next week as the unresolved West Asia conflict continues to shape global market direction. IPPFA Sdn Bhd director of investment strategy and country economist Mohd Sedek Jantan said
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Ringgit expected to hover around 4.00 amid oil‑driven inflation fears, hawkish Fed
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — The ringgit is expected to trade around the 4.00 level against the US dollar next week, as expectations of a prolonged West Asia conflict weigh on the currency. Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) said
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