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Malaysia’s consumer sector seen resilient amid stable demand, subsidy measures, says RHB IB
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — The Malaysian consumer products sector shall continue to provide earnings resilience and visibility, underpinned by stable domestic consumption and ongoing fiscal support, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB). In a note today, the
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Indonesia confirms UN peacekeeper killed in Lebanon, demands transparent probe
JAKARTA, March 30 — Indonesia on Monday confirmed that one of its peacekeepers was killed and three others injured after indirect artillery fire hit a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) position in southern Lebanon. The Foreign Ministry, expressing
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Trump U‑turn: Russian tanker allowed into Cuba after months‑long oil freeze
WASHINGTON, March 30 — US President Donald Trump signalled he was reversing course on blocking oil shipments to Cuba yesterday, saying he had “no problem” with any country sending in crude as a Russian tanker neared a Cuban port with
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Bursa Malaysia slips at open as regional markets tumble, oil jumps past US$110
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — Bursa Malaysia eased in early trade today as it tracked regional market losses after a sharp Wall Street sell-off, as Brent crude oil surged above US$110 (RM441) per barrel. At 9.15 am, the FTSE Bursa
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WTO meeting collapses in deadlock after Brazil rejects e‑commerce moratorium deal
YAOUNDE, March 30 — World Trade Organisation talks ended deadlocked today as Brazil blocked a bid by the United States and other countries to secure an extension to a moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions like digital downloads, diplomats
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Running red lights, using phones while driving remain top traffic offences in Selangor, JPJ finds
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — Running red lights and using mobile phones while driving were among the most common traffic offences recorded during the 2026 Hari Raya Aidilfitri Special Operation by the Selangor Road Transport Department (JPJ). The operation, conducted
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Minister says haj preparations on track as team inspects facilities in Makkah and Madinah
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — Preparations for this year’s haj season are progressing smoothly and according to plan, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Zulkifli Hasan said. In a post on his official Facebook page yesterday,
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Rain showers cool parts of Kedah, but hot spell continues as MetMalaysia keeps watch on rising heat
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — No area in the country has recorded a Level 2 heat wave as of 6am this morning, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). Based on the department’s updated data, the entire Perlis and nine
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KL’s secret LRT tunnel doubles as emergency evacuation route for passengers
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — Hidden beneath the Jalan Ampang Islamic Cemetery and often linked to local folklore, the tunnel connecting Kampung Baru and KLCC LRT stations plays a critical role as the primary evacuation route during emergencies or underground
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Chief Justice leads glittering roll of 1,026 Sabah award recipients as state celebrates Governor’s birthday
KOTA KINABALU, March 30 — Chief Justice Tun Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh heads the list of 1,026 recipients of Sabah state honours, awards and medals in conjunction with the official birthday celebration of Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah Tun
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