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Communications minister: New social media age limit could start by June
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — The government will strive to restrict the opening of new social media accounts for children under the age of 16, with its implementation expected to be as early as the middle of this year, said
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Nasa begins countdown for first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years
CAPE CANAVERAL, March 31 — Nasa began its two-day countdown yesterday ahead of what is slated to be its first crewed moonshot in more than half a century, a long-anticipated loop around Earth’s satellite that is to pave the way
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Italy denies US military aircraft use of Sicily air base en route to Middle East
ROME, March 31 — Italy has denied permission for US military aircraft to land at the Sigonella air base in Sicily before flying to the Middle East, a source close to the matter said today, confirming a newspaper report. Daily Corriere
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No disruptions yet, but aviation and shipping sectors under strain, says transport minister
SHAH ALAM, March 31 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke said there have been no disruptions to Malaysia’s aviation and logistics sectors so far, although both industries are facing mounting pressure from rising costs due to the ongoing US–Iran tensions, which
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Loke: Iranian government assures safe passage, no tolls for Malaysian ships in Strait of Hormuz
KLANG, March 31 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke said Malaysia has received assurances from Iran that its vessels will be able to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz, following concerns raised over recent developments in the region. He also
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E‑wallet operator TNG Digital introduces employee fuel subsidy scheme from April 1
PETALING JAYA, March 31 — TNG Digital Sdn Bhd will roll out an additional RON95 petrol subsidy for its employees from April 1, supplementing the Budi95 scheme once their allocated quota is used up. The e-wallet operator said it would
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BYD not singled out, Miti says CKD rules designed to protect vendor ecosystem and boost exports
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) said it imposes no isolated unfavourable conditions on carmakers, stressing that the requirements reflect a consistent policy applied to all new automotive investments in Malaysia since September
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Indonesia says it will not raise fuel prices despite global oil surge, urges public not to panic
JAKARTA, March 31 — Indonesia said today it would not increase fuel prices despite rising budget pressures from the war in the Middle East. A government statement sent to AFP said there would be no increase “for subsidised or non-subsidised”
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Thai king endorses Anutin’s new cabinet, with Thaksin nephew named deputy PM
BANGKOK, March 31 — Thailand’s king endorsed the new cabinet of second-term Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, with the nephew of jailed ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra made a deputy prime minister, the Royal Gazette said today. The cabinet posts, mostly reserved for members of
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Selangor government preparing WFH plan for civil servants as global oil prices fluctuate, says MB
SHAH ALAM, March 31 — The Selangor state government is finalising a work-from-home (WFH) plan at the state administration level to help reduce fuel consumption, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. He said the initiative is also expected to
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