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Tourism experts warn Gulf aviation disruptions could affect Visit Malaysia 2026 targets
PUTRAJAYA, March 10 — The conflict between the United States and Iran could potentially disrupt the global tourism industry, which is highly sensitive to international tensions, particularly when key aviation networks that support tourist mobility are affected. Although Malaysia is
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After Kiandee, Bersatu suspends Srikandi chief Mas Ermieyati
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — Bersatu has suspended its Srikandi chief Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin from the party for two election cycles for breaching its constitution and code of conduct. The Masjid Tanah MP shared the suspension notice in a
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Flood disaster declared in Kota Marudu, Paitan and Pitas as heavy rains hit Sabah
KOTA KINABALU, March 10 — Three districts in Sabah have been hit by floods, with disaster declarations issued in Kota Marudu, Paitan and Pitas starting this morning. The declarations were made by the respective District Officers in their capacity as
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National Unity Ministry urges stern action over incidents threatening racial and religious harmony
PUTRAJAYA, March 10 — The National Unity Ministry is taking seriously three recent incidents that have the potential to disrupt harmony in the country and urged authorities to take decisive action against those responsible. “In this regard, I urge the
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Europe’s biggest carmaker VW raises job cut target to 50,000 as cost crisis deepens
WOLFSBURG, March 10 — Europe’s largest carmaker Volkswagen said it would cut 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 as it struggles to slash costs amid fierce competition in China, stagnant demand in Europe and US tariffs. “In total, around 50,000
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Thailand, Vietnam urge work-from-home and energy cuts as Middle East war fuels fuel price surge
BANGKOK, March 10 — Thailand and Vietnam encouraged public employees on Tuesday to work from home and take up other energy-saving measures as the Middle East war disrupted oil supplies and sent fuel prices swinging. Thai authorities said government workers
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Jeju Air disaster blamed on concrete structure built to reduce costs, state report says
SEOUL, March 10 — A concrete barrier blamed for a deadly South Korean jet crash that killed 179 people in December 2024 had been built to cut costs, the state auditor said today. Jeju Air Flight 2216 was coming in
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Iraq’s PM warns US not to turn country into launchpad as Middle East war escalates
BAGHDAD, March 10 — Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio todaythat Iraq should not be used as a launch pad for attacks in the Middle East war. Iraq neighbours Iran, against which the
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Iran vows to keep fighting as Trump predicts quick end to Gulf conflict
TEHRAN, March 10 — Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said today his country would keep fighting as long as necessary, casting doubt on US President Donald Trump’s insistence that the conflict would be over “soon.” The remarks from one of Iran’s
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Aramco warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ for world oil markets as Iran vows to block all Gulf exports
DUBAI, March 10 — Saudi Arabia’s Aramco, the world’s top oil exporter, said on Tuesday that there would be “catastrophic consequences” for the world’s oil markets if the Iran war continues to disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The
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