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Nurul Izzah shuts down viral chatter, insists she’s firmly holding on to PKR deputy president role
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — Nurul Izzah Anwar has denied claims that she has stepped down as PKR deputy president. The former Permatang Pauh Member of Parliament stressed that the allegations were untrue and confirmed that she would continue to
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PM Anwar to chair economic council meeting on West Asia conflict tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to chair the National Economic Action Council (MTEN) meeting tomorrow to discuss strategies to address the impact of the geopolitical conflict in West Asia on the country’s
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Selangor reopens RM1,000 higher education study grant applications until April 14
SHAH ALAM, March 30 — The Selangor government has reopened applications for the Higher Education Institution (IPT) Study Grant until April 14 to help ease the financial burden of Selangor-born students pursuing higher education. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari
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Trump threatens to obliterate Iran’s Kharg island if no deal reached ‘shortly’
WASHINGTON, March 30 — US President Donald Trump threatened today to destroy Iran’s oil export hub of Kharg Island, oil wells and power plants if it does not agree soon to a deal to end the war. Trump wrote on
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South Korea considers nationwide driving curbs as oil prices soar
SEOUL, March 30 — South Korea is considering extending driving curbs to the general public if global oil prices climb further, senior officials said, as authorities seek to rein in energy demand amid supply strains due to the US-Israeli war
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G7 ministers set to tackle oil‑price surge, financial fallout of Mideast war
PARIS, March 30 — Ministers from the G7 will hold talks today to unpack the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East, the French government said, as oil and gas prices continue to soar. The United States and
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Australia to halve fuel tax, back spot cargoes in RM7.03b relief move as Iran war drives up prices
PERTH, March 30 — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said today the government would halve the excise on fuel and diesel and remove the heavy road user charge for three months to help households cope with a surge in costs
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Ex-Army chief Hafizuddeain and wife to face joint trial over illegal proceeds
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — The 11-count case of receiving money from illegal activities involving former Army Chief (PTD) Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan and his wife, Salwani Anuar @ Kamaruddin will be tried together at the Sessions Court here.
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Penang courts tourists from China, India, Asean to offset Middle East and European shortfall
GEORGE TOWN, March 30 — Penang is looking to attract more tourists from China, India and neighbouring countries in South-east Asia to make up for the shortfall in visitors from the Middle East and European countries. Penang Tourism and Creative
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Malaysians in Qatar urged to follow safety rules as schools reopen
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — Malaysian citizens in Qatar are advised to always comply with the safety instructions and guidelines issued by Qatari authorities following the reopening of schools in the country. The Embassy of Malaysia in Doha, Qatar, said
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