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Bursa Malaysia ends lower as US Hormuz blockade plan rattles markets
KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Monday, tracking weaker regional market performance after Iran-United States talks ended in a stalemate, prompting Washington to proceed with plans to blockade the Strait of Hormuz and escalating geopolitical tensions.
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DPM Fadillah: RM2.6b flood mitigation plan for Kuching awaits Cabinet approval
KOTA SAMARAHAN, April 13 — The federal government estimates that RM2.6 billion is needed to complete two major flood mitigation (RTB) initiatives in Kuching, covering Phase 2 of the Kuching City RTB and the Sungai Samariang RTB, said Deputy Prime
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Police smash KLIA drug trafficking rings, seize 82kg worth RM5.45m
SHAH ALAM, April 13 — Police have crippled international drug trafficking syndicates in raids around Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Sepang, resulting in the seizure of 82 kilogrammes of drugs estimated to be worth RM5.45 million. Selangor police chief Datuk
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About 50 evacuated, one hospitalised after fire in Yishun HDB flat in Singapore
SINGAPORE, April 13 — About 50 residents were evacuated and one person was taken to hospital after a fire broke out in a Housing Board flat in Yishun early yesterday. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted at
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Philippines alleges toxic sabotage in South China Sea as fishermen accused of dumping cyanide in Spratlys waters
MANILA, April 13 — The Philippines accused Chinese fishermen today of pouring cyanide in waters in the Spratly Islands, a flashpoint in the disputed South China Sea that has been the site of violent confrontations with Chinese vessels. Beijing claims
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As US naval blockade looms, Iran warns of wider Gulf escalation and regional instability
TEHRAN, April 13 — Iran’s military said a US naval blockade set to begin today would be illegal and amount to piracy, warning that no Gulf ports would be safe if its own were threatened. “The restrictions imposed by criminal
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Anwar: No Petronas role in alleged diesel supply to Philippines, calls for an end to row
KUALA TERENGGANU, April 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for an end to the controversy over allegations of diesel supply to the Philippines, saying the claim is untrue. He said the company supplying the fuel to
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Federal govt allocates RM60m to tackle poverty in Terengganu, says Anwar
KUALA TERENGGANU, April 13 — The federal government has approved an allocation of RM60 million for poverty eradication programmes in Terengganu this year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the programme covers efforts to increase people’s income
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Escaped Pakistani detainee case: Police probe SOP lapses, weaknesses
KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — Police have opened an investigation paper to identify any weaknesses or non-compliance with standard operating procedures (SOP) following the escape of a Pakistani man from Sungai Buloh Prison in an incident last Thursday. Selangor police
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Anwar: Speed up RM27m Terengganu Matriculation College project
MARANG, April 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for the construction project of the Terengganu Matriculation College in Bukit Payong here, with an initial allocation of RM27 million, to be expedited in order to create broader
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