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Hundreds of bear and python parts seized in RM36.8m Johor raid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — Malaysian authorities have seized RM36.8 million worth of protected wildlife parts — including hundreds of python and bear gall bladders — in what they say is the largest haul of its kind. According to Harian Metro,
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US rescues second downed airman in Iran as Trump renews 48-hour ultimatum
TEHRAN, April 5 — President Donald Trump said today that US forces had safely recovered a second airman downed in Iran, calling it “one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in US History”. The announcement came as Iran
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Anwar defends strong Iran position, says Malaysia’s stance delivered results
JOHOR BAHRU, April 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed the hope that credit should be given to the government’s efforts to strengthen diplomatic relations and voice a firm stance on issues involving Iran and the Gaza conflict
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Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun to visit China ahead of Trump trip, raising cross-strait tensions
TAIPEI, April 5 — Taiwan’s main opposition leader will make a rare trip to China on Tuesday, weeks before US President Donald Trump, with Beijing expected to use the visit to increase its influence over the democratic island. Cheng Li-wun,
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Rising fuel prices prompt MAG to adopt quarterly hedging while expanding in China, India
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is strengthening its resilience against fuel price volatility through a structured hedging strategy to counter rising costs, while maintaining a steady expansion trajectory with particular focus on lucrative China and other
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PAS denies backing Hamzah as Opposition Leader, says successor to be named soon
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — PAS has rejected claims it wants Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin to remain Opposition Leader, insisting instead that it will take over the post and name a replacement soon despite a delay in announcing
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Abdul Rahman Dahlan steps down in Tuaran Umno chief, says time to pass the baton
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — Former Kota Belud MP Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Dahlan has stepped down as Tuaran Umno division chief, saying the party needs younger leaders to take charge, while retaining his role on Umno’s supreme council. The
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Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum to Iran as fighting spreads across Middle East
WASHINGTON, April 5 — President Donald Trump said yesterday that Tehran had 48 hours left to cut a deal or face “all Hell”, as US and Iranian forces scrambled to find a downed American airman. Trump’s latest threat came after a strike
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Vietnam posts 7.83pc Q1 growth despite Middle East war driving fuel costs higher
HANOI, April 5 — Vietnam recorded economic growth of 7.83 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 year-on-year, the statistics office said on Saturday, but faces “numerous difficulties” as the Middle East war hits fuel prices. First-quarter growth was
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Arrival of US$30m 1MDB-linked art haul in Malaysia kept secret for security reasons
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — The arrival time of four of 12 paintings linked to the misappropriation of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) funds — valued at over US$30 million (RM120 million) — is being withheld for security reasons. Malaysian Anti-Corruption
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