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Khairy signals bid to return to Umno through ‘Rumah Bangsa’ initiative
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — Four years after being sacked, former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin has openly expressed his intention to return to the party through the ‘Rumah Bangsa’ initiative. Khairy, who also served as health minister, said in
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Fahmi orders MCMC to probe apps linked to six teen terror suspects
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been instructed to liaise with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to obtain detailed information on the detention of six teenagers suspected of involvement in terrorist activities. Communications
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Prabowo faces Muslim group backlash, says Indonesia will quit Trump’s Board of Peace if it fails to benefit Palestinians
JAKARTA, March 7 — Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto said he will withdraw from US President Donald Trump’s ”Board of Peace” if it does not benefit Palestinians, according to a government statement yesterday, after the Iran war deepened doubts over his
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Trump rules out talks, says only Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ can end Middle East war
TEHRAN, March 7 — US President Donald Trump said yesterday that only Tehran’s unconditional surrender would bring an end to the escalating Middle East war as crude oil prices surged on fears about global supply disruption. As Israel intensified its
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Israel hits Tehran as Iran fires new missiles; oil soars as Hormuz traffic collapses and regional attacks spread
WASHINGTON, March 7 — Here are the latest events in the Middle East war today: Israel launches ‘broad-scale’ strikes The Israeli military said today it had launched a “broad-scale wave of strikes” on targets in Tehran, as the Iranian state
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Seven Chinese nationals charged with immigration offences after Labuan scam bust
LABUAN, March 6 — Seven of the 13 Chinese nationals arrested for allegedly being involved in online scam activities were charged at the Magistrate’s Court here today for immigration-related offences. Four of them were charged with not possessing valid travel
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Anwar advises Malaysians against wasteful spending as Middle East conflict risks wider economic impact
PUTRAJAYA, March 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today urged Malaysians to avoid wasteful spending and practise greater prudence amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, warning that the ongoing conflict could trigger wider economic repercussions if it
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SRC board had no room to refuse Najib’s advice, High Court hears
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The High Court here today heard that the board of directors of SRC International Sdn Bhd believed that instructions or advice from Datuk Seri Najib Razak were intended for the good of the country and
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Lim Guan Eng files appeal over quantum of damages in Zuraida defamation suit
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng has filed a notice of appeal to the Court of Appeal against the Shah Alam High Court’s decision concerning the quantum of damages awarded in his defamation suit. Lim won
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DPM Zahid: Immediate action needed against attempts to topple government
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Immediate action must be taken against any party that tries to topple the government to ensure that political stability is not affected, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said efforts to
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