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Iran denies agreeing to transfer enriched uranium after Trump claim
TEHRAN, April 18 — Iran’s foreign ministry yesterday said the country’s stockpile of enriched uranium would not be transferred “anywhere”, denying an earlier claim by US President Donald Trump that the Islamic republic had agreed to hand it over. “Iran’s enriched
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Ringgit likely to stay range-bound next week amid US dollar and geopolitical risks
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — The ringgit is likely to trade within a narrow range against the US dollar next week as external drivers remain dominant. IPPFA Sdn Bhd investment strategy director and country economist Mohd Sedek Jantan said while
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Haj season begins: First group of Malaysian pilgrims leave for Medina amid Middle East tensions
SEPANG, April 18 — The first group of 284 Malaysian haj pilgrims departed for the Holy Land early this morning from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 at 4.05 am on Malaysia Airlines flight MH8050. They are expected to
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Investment fraud losses hit RM1.47b, police say victims trapped in fake profits before being hit with hidden fees
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Investment scams caused losses of RM1.47 billion last year, involving 9,603 cases, with the Royal Malaysia Police identifying five main methods, most using social media as the primary channel. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department
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MOF explains why fuel is getting pricier: Insurance up 17 times, shipping costs triple amid West Asia conflict
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Today’s surge in fuel prices is not solely due to higher crude oil prices following the West Asia conflict, but also to increased risks to the global petroleum supply chain, driving up shipping costs and
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MACC: Top officials from Survey and Mapping Dept to face charges over RM900,000 fund abuse
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — The director-general and a senior officer of the Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia (Jupem), under investigation over an alleged RM900,000 fund misappropriation, will be charged in court next week. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief
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Hishammuddin, Khairy among thousands back in Umno, party supreme council opens door for online membership
MELAKA, April 18 — Former Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein and former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin were among those who were accepted back into Umno under the Gagasan Rumah Bangsa initiative. Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki
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Private sector key to ensuring Madani Economy delivers real impact, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Greater involvement of the private sector and entrepreneurs is vital to ensure the Madani Economy delivers meaningful, sustainable and widely shared growth, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He said the Madani Economy framework
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From ‘just-in-time’ to ‘just-in-case’: Countries rethink economic models as global risks rise, says Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Countries are moving away from efficiency-driven economic models towards resilience, as rising geopolitical uncertainty reshapes the global economic landscape, including trade and investment strategies. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said for decades,
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