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LRT3 in final testing phase, official launch date pending safety nod, says Prasarana chief
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — The latest developments regarding the Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) service linking Shah Alam and its surrounding areas will be announced next month. Prasarana president and chief executive officer Amir Hamdan said the fail-free run
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‘Not an act of betrayal’: Minister says Lynas’s 10-year licence renewal bars new radioactive waste facility
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — The government’s green light for Lynas Malaysia’s 10-year operating licence renewal is not an act of betrayal. Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) Datuk Chang Lih Kang said the licence renewal comes with a
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Safe-haven Swiss franc hits highest since 2015 as Iran conflict lifts energy prices
SINGAPORE, March 2 — The Swiss franc soared to its strongest in more than a decade versus the euro while the dollar hit a five-week high today as investors sought the safest assets after US and Israeli strikes on Iran
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BNM likely to keep OPR at 2.75pc this week amid global uncertainties, says Bank Muamalat
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is likely to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent when the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meets this Thursday, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd
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Anwar reassures Parliament: PM term limit won’t diminish Agong’s role or Dewan Rakyat’s confidence powers
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — The constitutional amendment to limit the Prime Minister’s tenure to 10 years will not affect the prerogative powers of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the King), Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today as he
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KTMB adds 26 extra trains for Hari Raya, offering 285,000 seats to ease balik kampung rush
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has announced 26 additional train services from March 17 to 29 in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations, to meet the high demand from passengers returning to their hometowns.
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Police nab two more youths in Penang mall assault case, bringing total suspects to six
GEORGE TOWN, March 2 — Police have arrested two more men to assist in investigations into the attack on a man at a shopping mall along Jalan Kelawai here on Wednesday (Feb 25). Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said
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Penang deputy chief minister quizzed by MACC over alleged misuse of zakat funds
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — Penang Deputy Chief Minister I, Datuk Mohamad Abdul Hamid, was at the Malaysian Anti‑Corruption Commission (MACC) office in Penang this morning to provide a statement over allegations of abuse of power in a land purchase
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PKR welcomes nearly 5,000 new members as Anwar says confidence in party remains strong despite political chaos
PUTRAJAYA, March 2 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) recorded nearly 5,000 new members recently, reflecting the people’s continued confidence in the party’s struggle. Its president, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, said support for PKR remained solid despite facing a political situation
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MCMC moves to curb recirculation of old Quran‑insult video linked to Singaporean national
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is taking action over the renewed circulation of a video from 2024 showing a Singaporean national allegedly insulting Islam by stepping on the Quran. The video resurfaced online,
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