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Iran warns US to stay out of Hormuz as Trump plans ship escort mission
DUBAI/DORAL, Florida, May 4 — Iran’s military warned US forces today not to enter the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump said the US would start helping to free ships stranded in the Gulf by the US-Israeli war on
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Vote counting begins in key Indian state polls testing Modi’s grip on power
KOLKATA, May 4 — Vote counting in key Indian state elections was underway today under tight security, with the focus on West Bengal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party is hoping for crucial gains. Elections in five states and territories
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Zahid: Rural and Regional Development Ministry saves RM250m, funds to go to MOF to support fuel subsidies
PUTRAJAYA, May 4 — The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) has saved at least RM250 million through expenditure adjustments, including programme restructuring. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the savings would be channelled to
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Sabah tourism can weather Middle East crisis, says Hajiji as new hotel investments roll in
KOTA KINABALU, May 4 — Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Haji Noor is confident the state’s tourism sector will remain resilient despite challenges posed by the current Middle East conflict. He said that while the government has been refining
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Home Ministry pushes to fast-track Pulau Malawali radar site to boost Sabah maritime security
PUTRAJAYA, May 4 — The Home Ministry (KDN) wants the construction of a Remote Sensor Site (RSS) on Pulau Malawali to be expedited, said its minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Speaking at the KDN Monthly Assembly here today, he
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Amirudin: Royal institutions and ulama must be respected beyond politics
KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — Royal institutions and ulama should not be subjected to insults or abuse as they serve as symbols of unity and must be respected, Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said today. Amirudin said institutions such as
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Record investments push Johor revenue to RM1b as of April 30, says MB
ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 4 — Johor continues to post encouraging economic performance after the state’s revenue reached RM1 billion as of April 30, Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said today. He said the figure marks an increase of RM307
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Malaysia needs stronger green finance, tech ecosystem to stay competitive, says World Bank
KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — Malaysia must expand green finance, strengthen local tech capacity, as well as broaden participation across sectors and regions to fully leverage the global shift towards sustainability and turn climate risk into a competitive edge in
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MyNIISe to be rolled out in September with enhanced MyKad security features debuting in June, says home minister
PUTRAJAYA, May 4 — The National Integrated Immigration System (MyNIISe) will be fully implemented this September, alongside enhanced MyKad security features to be introduced in June, as part of efforts to strengthen the national identity system and improve service delivery
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N. Sembilan crisis: Anwar won’t comment on Umno’s stance, but urges respect for Ruler’s decree
PUTRAJAYA, May 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today called on all parties to respect the royal decree that the current Negeri Sembilan’s Pakatan Harapan led state government would remain in power. The comment comes as the state’s
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