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Iran drone attack sets Kuwait airport fuel tanks ablaze, no casualties
KUWAIT, April 1 — An Iranian drone attack struck fuel tanks at Kuwait International Airport today, sparking a massive fire but causing no casualties, Kuwait’s state news agency KUNA said. The latest of several attacks on the airport and fuel
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Ramanan: Two seasoned professionals join Skills Development Fund Corp board to drive skills‑training governance
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan announced that the appointment of two experienced individuals to the Board of Directors (BOD) of the Skills Development Fund Corporation (PTPK) is part of an effort to strengthen
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Bursa Malaysia edges up on potential de-escalation of Middle East conflict
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street, as investor sentiment improved on expectations that the West Asia conflict may ease soon. At 9.23am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) increased
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Malaysia’s manufacturing sector rebounds in March, but war-driven inflation hits 45-month high
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Malaysia’s manufacturing sector returned to growth in March for the first time in two months, but this positive development was overshadowed by severe inflationary pressures and weakening business confidence directly linked to the war in
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Ringgit opens higher as hopes of US exit from Iran lifts sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today as global sentiment improved on hopes that the US may be leaving Iran in a matter of weeks. At 8am, the local currency climbed to 4.0200/0400
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Two-thirds of Americans want swift end to Iran war even if US goals unmet, poll finds
WASHINGTON DC, April 1 — Two-thirds of Americans believe that the US should work to end its involvement in the Iran war quickly, even if that means not achieving the goals set out by the Trump administration, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found.
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Trump says Iran war could end in ‘two weeks, maybe three’
WASHINGTON, April 1 — US President Donald Trump said yesterday that the war with Iran may be over in two or three weeks and it will be up to other countries to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz oil shipping
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Trump tells struggling countries to ‘go get your own oil’ in Hormuz
WASHINGTON, April 1 — US President Donald Trump said yesterday the countries that have not joined the Middle East war but are struggling with fuel shortages should “go get your own oil” in the Strait of Hormuz. In a Truth
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Malaysia, WHO ramp up cooperation to improve early detection of infectious diseases, says health minister
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Cooperation between Malaysia and the World Health Organisation (WHO) will strengthen the country’s preparedness and early warning systems against infectious disease threats. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said this is being advanced through
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MCMC calls for submissions under Jendela 2 as Malaysia moves to expand nationwide connectivity infrastructure
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has issued its first invitation for the submission of draft plans under the National Digital Network Phase 2 (JENDELA 2), reflecting the government’s continued commitment to strengthening digital
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