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MobilityOne secures Islamic digital banking licence in Labuan, targets global Hajj finance platform
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — MobilityOne Sdn Bhd (MBO) has secured a full-fledged Shariah-compliant Islamic digital banking licence from the Labuan Financial Services Authority (LFSA), marking its move from fintech services into regulated digital banking. The group said operations under
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Japanese airlines weigh fuel surcharge hikes as Middle East war drives up energy costs
TOKYO, April 3 —Japanese airlines are considering raising fuel surcharges to reflect surging energy costs due to the Middle East war, though officials from major carriers stressed today that no decisions had yet been made. Many international airlines have hiked
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Should the press shield Malaysians from overly graphic tragedy footage? Communications Ministry urges discussion
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — The Malaysian Media Council (MMC) and the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) need to hold discussions to identify appropriate ethics in reporting and broadcasting videos related to accidents or tragedies. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the
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May 7 for High Court to hear Najib’s stay bid on SRC International payment, decide costs
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — The High Court here today fixed May 7 to decide on costs and hear Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s application for a stay of the US$1.3 billion (RM5.24 billion) payment to SRC International Sdn Bhd. The
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Malaysia’s shrinking rice fields: Over 20,000 hectares lost to development, abandonment, and youths quitting farming
PEKAN, April 3 — The country has lost more than 20,000 hectares of padI fields across the country so far, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. He said this was because the areas in question had
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Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president in parliament vote
NAYPYIDAW, April 3 — Myanmar’s parliament elected junta chief Min Aung Hlaing as president today, an AFP tally showed, with the ex-military commander set to maintain his rule in a civilian guise after snatching power by force five years ago.
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Singapore motorcyclist hospitalised after hit-and-run; driver arrested for drink-driving
SINGAPORE, April 3 — A 46-year-old car driver was arrested for drink-driving after a hit-and-run accident in Serangoon in the early hours of April 3, according to The Straits Times. A 38-year-old motorcyclist was taken conscious to Tan Tock Seng Hospital
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Fraudsters in Cambodia face life in prison under new anti-cyberscam law
PHNNOM PENH, April 3 — Fraudsters running cyberscam operations in Cambodia could face life in prison after the Senate approved a new law today targeting criminals involved in the multibillion-dollar illicit industry. The Southeast Asian nation has emerged as a
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RM1.65 diesel for fishermen: Why LKIM is standing firm on the 50L daily limit
IPOH, April 3 — The maximum limit of 50 litres of subsidised diesel per day at RM1.65 is currently sufficient for the daily operational needs of most fishermen in the country. Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) chairman Muhammad Faiz
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Selangor to launch special task force Monday to combat global energy crisis
SHAH ALAM, April 3 — The Selangor government will announce the establishment of a special task force by Monday at the latest, to address current challenges and their impact on the people’s lives following the global energy crisis. Selangor Menteri
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