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Emirates halts all Dubai flights until further notice as aerial interception forces shutdown at world’s busiest hub
DUBAI, March 7 — Emirates, the largest airline in the Middle East, announced today that it was suspending all flights to and from Dubai until further notice, after an aerial interception took place over Dubai airport during attacks from Iran.
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Pichai set to become one of world’s highest‑paid CEOs under new Google pay deal worth up to US$692m over three years
NEW YORK, March 7 — The CEO of Google and its parent company Alphabet could earn up to US$692 million (RM2.7 billion) over the next three years under a new compensation plan published yesterday by the US Securities and Exchange
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Govt approves plan to evacuate Malaysians from high-risk Middle East areas, says Mohamad Hassan
SEREMBAN, March 7 — The government has, in principle, approved a plan to relocate or evacuate Malaysians from high-risk areas in the Middle East and can activate it at any time if the situation requires. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad
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Canadian PM backs removing Andrew from UK royal line of succession over ‘deplorable’ behaviour amid Epstein‑linked scrutiny
TOKYO, March 7 — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said today that former prince Andrew should be removed from the line of royal succession over his “deplorable” behaviour. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is being investigated for alleged misconduct in public office following
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US authorises ‘emergency’ US$152m bomb‑casing sale to Israel, bypassing Congress
WASHINGTON, March 7 — The US State Department approved the “emergency” sale of 12,000 bomb casings to Israel yesterday as the countries engage Iran in an escalating Middle East war. The requested sale of 1,000-pound (450-kilogram) bomb casings, worth an
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Spend prudently this Raya, Anwar advises Malaysians amid global economic uncertainty
SEBERANG PERAI, March 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has advised the public to be prudent in their spending in light of global economic uncertainty caused by ongoing international conflicts. He said people should take precautionary steps, including
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Sabah MACC arrests assistant accountant over RM90,000 false claims
KOTA KINABALU, March 7 — The Sabah branch of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested an assistant accountant of a government agency for allegedly submitting documents containing false details involving maintenance work amounting to approximately RM90,000. According to a source,
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Anwar: Islamic State-linked extremist activity under control, but Malaysia must stay vigilant
SEBERANG PERAI, March 7 — Islamic State (IS)-linked extremist activities in Malaysia are under control due to the competence of the police, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. However, he cautioned that Malaysians should not let their guard
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Tengku Zafrul: Women are catalysts for change, source of inspiration
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, senior political advisor to the Prime Minister, said women are catalysts for change and a source of inspiration capable of driving social impact in society. He said that spirit is
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Chow Kon Yeow says Penang land tax based on four criteria, rejects claims system is flawed
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The Penang government has defended its revised land tax structure while urging affected landowners to seek clarification or file appeals through the relevant district offices. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the new tax rates
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