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Bursa Malaysia rebounds as FBM KLCI reclaims 1,700 level on improved global sentiment, stronger IPI data
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) — Bursa Malaysia rebounded to end higher today with the benchmark FBM KLCI reclaiming the 1,700 psychological level, supported by improved global sentiment after US President Donald Trump signalled a potential de-escalation of the Iran
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Ministers to raise religious, racial provocation issues at Cabinet meeting tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development Minister Steven Sim and Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan will bring up the issue of religious and racial provocation at tomorrow’s Cabinet meeting. In a Facebook post today, Sim
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New lifeline for women: Anwar unveils PRISMAnita to speed up help for domestic abuse victims
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — The government today launched the Women’s Referral, Intervention, Support, Information and Advocacy (PRISMAnita) initiative to facilitate access to support services for women, particularly in addressing various family-related issues, including domestic violence. Prime Minister Datuk Seri
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KLIA Runway 3 resumes full operations seven days ahead of schedule
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s (KLIA) Runway 3 has resumed full operations seven days ahead of schedule. KLIA said improvement works began with a full closure from February 24-26, followed by operations under a shortened runway
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Malaysia launches evacuation operation for citizens from West Asia conflict zone
SEPANG, March 10 — Malaysia on Tuesday launched an evacuation operation for Malaysians from the West Asia conflict zone by dispatching a specially chartered Malaysia Airlines aircraft to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The aircraft, which departed from Kuala Lumpur International Airport
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Foul smell leads to discovery of university lecturer dead at home in Besut
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — A 49-year-old lecturer at a public university was found dead at his home in Kampung Gelam Mas, Keluang in Besut, Terengganu, at 9.38am today. According to Berita Harian, Besut district police chief, Superintendent Mohd Rozaime Ab
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China–North Korea passenger train services to resume after six-year Covid-19 hiatus
BEIJING, March 10 — Passenger train services between China and North Korea will resume on Thursday, six years after their suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic, travel operators have told AFP. Train journeys between the two countries were halted in
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India prioritizes household gas supply as war-linked disruptions threaten restaurants
MUMBAI, March 10 — India ordered tighter controls over natural and cooking gas today following import disruptions caused by the Middle East war, with restaurants warning it could spark widespread closures. The world’s most populous nation is the fourth-largest liquefied
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Penang ranks third nationwide with RM22.4b in 2025 manufacturing investments
GEORGE TOWN, March 10 — Penang recorded RM22.4 billion in approved manufacturing investments last year, a 29 per cent increase from 2024, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said the strong performance reflects sustained investor confidence in the state’s
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Former PAS candidate dies after losing control of car, plunging into river in Negeri Sembilan
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — A former PAS candidate in Malaysia’s 12th General Election (PRU12) has died after the car she was driving plunged into a river in Batu Kikir in Jempol, Negeri Sembilan, this morning. The victim, 84-year-old Siti
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