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Anwar wins bid to strike out legal challenge over PM and Tambun MP posts, judge rules Waytha Moorthy has no case
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — The High Court here today allowed Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s bid to strike out an originating summons filed by P. Waytha Moorthy challenging his appointment as Prime Minister and Tambun Member of Parliament (MP). Judge
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Hire-purchase changes aim to protect borrowers, little impact on banks, says economist
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — The introduction of key amendments to hire-purchase financing practices under the Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 (HPAA) marks a significant move in strengthening borrowers’ protection, particularly for those looking to sell vehicles before their financing contracts
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Accidental tick? Marking error won’t hold up 2025 income tax refunds, IRB assures taxpayers
PUTRAJAYA, March 18 — Individual taxpayers do not need to submit an amended Income Tax Return Form (BNCP) for the Year of Assessment 2025 to correct an accidental error in marking the “Tax Borne by Employer” column. The Inland Revenue
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Higher jet fuel prices from Gulf conflict could hurt Sabah tourism comeback, industry leader warns
KOTA KINABALU, March 18 — Tourism industry leader Datuk Dr Tan Kok Liang warned that the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran will inevitably disrupt global and domestic travel patterns, specifically threatening Sabah’s tourism sector. He noted that
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‘Balik kampung’ traffic from Klang Valley: East coast-bound jams start early
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — Traffic from the Klang Valley heading to the east coast began to build up this morning as travellers started returning to their hometowns ahead of Aidilfitri. A spokesperson for the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) said
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Works Ministry’s Raya Gift: A complete AwAS camera cheat sheet (for responsible driving)
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — The Ministry of Works has issued a public reminder to motorists travelling for the Hari Raya Aidilfitri ‘balik kampung’ exodus, releasing a list of Automated Awareness Safety System (AwAS) camera locations along the North-South Expressway
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Bursa Malaysia climbs in early trade, tracking Wall Street gains despite oil jitters
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, in line with Wall Street’s gains overnight, despite volatility in crude oil prices, which remained above the US$100 mark. At 9.10am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI)
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War in the Middle East: Iran security chief killed, missiles hit Tel Aviv, US embassy attacked in Baghdad
PARIS, March 18 — Here are the latest developments Tuesday in the Middle East war US strikes near Strait of Hormuz US Central Command said Tuesday it had hit Iranian missile sites with “multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions,” some of
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Amid escalating Middle East tensions, a poignant note from Iran’s alleged fallen leader
TEHRAN, March 17 — The official social media profiles of Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani posted a handwritten note today, shortly after Israel said it had killed him. Tehran has not confirmed Larijani’s death, nor did the post address the
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Yamada Consulting & Spire opens new KL office, signals shift from manufacturing to ‘co-creation’ in Japan-Malaysia ties
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — Yamada Consulting & Spire officially inaugurated its new office space in Malaysia, marking a significant step in its regional strategy to bridge Japanese investments with local enterprises. The Grand Opening ceremony, held at Menara Mercu
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