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Ringgit edges higher at open on modest rebound against US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar today, with a modest rebound although gains remain limited, said an analyst. At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.0265/0400 against the greenback from yesterday’s
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BNM projects 2026 inflation at 1.5–2.5pc despite global price volatility
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — Headline inflation is expected to remain moderate, averaging between 1.5 per cent and 2.5 per cent in 2026 despite greater global commodity price volatility amid the West Asia conflict, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). In
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Penang DOSH clamps down on Bukit Minyak site after worker killed by falling plywood from crane
BUKIT MERTAJAM, March 31 — The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Penang has issued a Prohibition Notice and a stop-work order to the employer at a construction site in the Bukit Minyak Industrial Park following a fatal accident
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SPM 2025 levels up as results hit record high, more candidates earn certificates, grade average improves
PUTRAJAYA, March 31 — The 2025 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination results recorded the best achievement with a National Grade Average (GPK) index of 4.42 points compared to 4.49 points in 2024. Education director-general Datuk Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad said
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Mexico denounces ‘alarming’ rise as 14th national dies in US immigration custody
MEXICO CITY, March 31 — Mexico said yesterday that the deaths of more than a dozen nationals in US immigration custody were “alarming,” as American authorities acknowledged a 14th person had died since President Donald Trump began his migration crackdown.
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Indonesia summons Meta, Google for failing to enforce under‑16 age limits under new child‑protection law
JAKARTA, March 31 — Indonesia has issued summons letters to tech giants Meta and Google for failing to comply with its new regulations PP Tunas, aimed at protecting children online which took effect on March 28. Communications and Digital Affairs
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With crude prices soaring, Petronas steps up monitoring and calls for smarter energy use across the nation
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) continues to closely monitor the nation’s fuel supply to help safeguard nationwide stability, amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. In a statement yesterday, Petronas said that, as the duration and full
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Middle East conflict: Oil climbs, Iran pushes Hormuz tolls, Panama Canal sees surge, Dubai announces relief package
PARIS, March 31 — Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war: Oil prices rise Oil prices rose yesterday as the Middle East crisis escalated with the entry of Yemen’s Houthi rebels into the Iran war and
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Latest in Middle East conflict: Tanker hit in Dubai, drone targets US embassy in Baghdad, Nato stops Iran missile
PARIS, March 31 — Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: Tanker fire in Dubai An Iranian attack sparked a fire on a Kuwaiti oil tanker at Dubai Port, state media reported today, adding there were no
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Who are the Houthis, Iran’s allies in Yemen?
SANAA (Yemen), March 31 — A month into the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, a missile launched from Yemen has been detected for the first time, Israel’s military said on Saturday. Few details were immediately available, including who fired the missile
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