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Ringgit stays flat as Trump extends US-Iran ceasefire talks
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — The ringgit opened almost flat against the US dollar today as market sentiment remained cautious following news that the US-Iran ceasefire, originally expected to expire today, has been extended to allow negotiations with Iran to
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UK approves cigarette sales ban for people born after 2008
LONDON, April 22 — Both chambers of Britain’s parliament have approved a bill that would ban children aged 17 and under from buying cigarettes during their lifetime. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to stop anyone born after January 1,
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Iran urges United Nations to condemn US seizure of cargo ship as piracy
UNITED NATIONS, April 22 — Iran yesterday called on the United Nations to condemn the seizure by the US of an Iranian cargo ship, characterising the move as an act of piracy and a breach of a ceasefire between Tehran
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Taiwan’s President Lai cancels Africa trip, accuses Chinese of blocking plans
TAIPEI, April 22 — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said yesterday he had cancelled his trip to Eswatini this week, after his government accused China of pressing three other African countries to revoke permission for his aircraft to fly over their
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Trump extends US-Iran ceasefire at last minute, keeps blockade as peace talks stall
WASHINGTON, April 22 — US President Donald Trump yesterday extended the US ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for peace talks, as Tehran’s deadline to end the pause came and went without incident. Trump indefinitely pushed back the end
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Indonesia court throws out case against minister over 1998 mass rape denial
JAKARTA, April 22 — An Indonesian court dismissed yesterday a lawsuit against Culture Minister Fadli Zon for having publicly denied that mass rapes occurred during deadly riots in 1998 targeting mostly ethnic Chinese in the country. In the unrest sparked
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Hannah Yeoh announces major cut in KL concert deposit rates from May 1
KUALA LUMPUR, April 222 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will reduce its security deposit rate for concerts, stage and cultural performances to support the extension of Visit Malaysia 2026 to 2027. Minister in the Prime Minsiter’s Department (Federal Territories)
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RM100 side hustle gone wrong: Kelantan police nab teen using brother’s Triton for people-smuggling
KOTA BHARU, April 22 — Police arrested an 18-year-old youth in Kampung Bunohan on Monday for allegedly acting as a ‘tekong darat’ (ground coordinator) and being paid RM100 for each illegal immigrant transported. The suspect, who tested positive for drugs,
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Fahmi moots extra aid for event organisers amid Visit Malaysia Year extension
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — The Communications Ministry will propose to the Cabinet additional assistance for event organisers following the extension of the Visit Malaysia (VM) 2026 campaign to 2027, said its Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He said the assistance
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Police arrest Kelantan couple for alleged abuse of 10-year-old nephew
KUALA KRAI, April 22 — A 10-year-old boy was allegedly abused by his aunt and uncle in Kampung Sungai Mas, Machang, after being separated from his four siblings. Kelantan Social Welfare Department (JKM) director Che Samsuzuki Che Noh confirmed the
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