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US says Iran offensive over but will show ‘firm response’ if necessary
WASHINGTON, Mqy 6 — The United States has completed its offensive operations against Iran, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said yesterday, even as Washington warned it was ready to unleash a “devastating” response to any new attacks on shipping in
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Trump pauses ‘Project Freedom’ ship escorts to attempt deal with Iran
WASHINGTON, May 6 — President Donald Trump said yesterday he was halting the US military operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz after just one day, in a bid to reach a deal with Iran to end the
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Sandakan authorities end disaster status for Kampung Bahagia fire that destroyed 1,000 houses
KOTA KINABALU, May 6 — The Sandakan District Disaster Management Committee (JPBD) has declared the end of the fire disaster in the district yesterday. In a statement, Sandakan JPBD chairman Datuk Walter Kenson said the operation was concluded this evening.
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No agenda, no notice: Six Negeri Sembilan leaders file suit over controversial sitting
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Datuk Mubarak Thahak and five other individuals have filed an originating summons to obtain minutes of a special sitting of the Negri Sembilan Dewan Keadilan and Undang (DKU) held on April 17. The five other
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Election fever? Grand ceramah by Pakatan comes at unusual moment amid Negeri Sembilan crisis
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Amid the ongoing political crisis in Negeri Sembilan, a grand ceramah organised by Pakatan Harapan and its coalition partners is scheduled to take place, raising questions about its timing. The ceramah, taking place in the
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‘Super El Niño’ fears: Asia faces energy strain, crop damage and worsening food insecurity
BANGKOK, May 6 — Already reeling from the effects of conflict in the Middle East, Asia is now facing the prospect of strong El Nino conditions that could spike energy demand, sap hydropower, and damage crops. El Nino is a
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Govt approves RM200 per hectare advance aid for paddy farmers across Malaysia, says Anwar
PUTRAJAYA, May 5 — The government has agreed to provide an advance payment of RM200 per hectare under the Ploughing Incentive Special Aid to help padi farmers nationwide. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the initiative, approved at today’s
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Anwar directs intensified cloud seeding operations in northern Peninsular Malaysia amid dry spell
PUTRAJAYA, May 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) and the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) to step up cloud seeding operations in northern Peninsular Malaysia in view of the hot
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Malaysia among most resilient emerging markets despite global shocks, says Moody’s Ratings report
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Malaysia is among the most resilient emerging markets in navigating recent global financial shocks, supported by policy strength and relatively stable market conditions, according to Moody’s Ratings. In a report released today, the global rating
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KLIA aerotrain set to resume 24-hour service by end-May, says Loke
SEPANG, May 5 — The aerotrain service at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is expected to resume 24-hour operations by the end of this month, pending approval from the relevant authorities, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said all necessary
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