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Iran says oil trade stayed afloat through war and truce with US$18b in sales
TEHRAN, July 26 —Iran’s oil ministry on Saturday said it was able to sell a total of US$18 billion (RM73.62 billion) worth of oil during the war and the ensuing ceasefire with the United States. “The ministry sold US$11.5 billion
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Singapore Airlines, Scoot cancel flights to China and Hong Kong as Typhoon Noul hits region
SINGAPORE, July 26 — Airlines including Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot have cancelled several flights as Typhoon Noul disrupted travel in parts of China and Hong Kong. SIA said it cancelled three flights between Singapore, Shenzhen and Hong Kong on
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Nadma: Disaster victims can claim cash aid up to four times a year
JERTIH, July 26 — Malaysians affected by disasters are eligible to receive the Bantuan Wang Ihsan (BWI) up to four times a year, subject to the claim conditions set by the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma). Nadma Community and Social Development Section
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PM Anwar demands swift action on Felda initiatives amid settler frustration
KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants the seven initiatives announced earlier to help Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) settlers implemented without further delay. Anwar said he has requested progress reports on all initiatives, which
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Housewife loses RM119,599 to Facebook investment scam
KOTA TINGGI, July 26 —A housewife lost RM119,599.24 after falling victim to an investment scam on July 19. Kota Tinggi police chief Supt Yusof Othman said the 58-year-old woman came across an advertisement for an investment scheme, identified as XM Royal,
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PM Anwar attends Citrawarna 2026 launch and cultural parade
KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attended the opening ceremony and parade of Citrawarna 2026 at Dataran Merdeka yesterday, a flagship Tourism Malaysia event held as part of the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign. He
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US measles outbreak is worst in 35 years as cases surge past 2,300, official data shows
WASHINGTON, July 25 — The United States is in the midst of its worst measles outbreak in 35 years, according to official figures released yesterday, amid a serious uptick in cases as vaccine hesitancy grows. Since 2026 began, 2,318 confirmed
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PM Anwar: Malaysia’s halal certification should be backed by industry capabilities
BUKIT MERTAJAM, July 25 —Malaysia has the potential to emerge as a global halal industry hub if its internationally recognised halal certification system is backed by robust industry capabilities and strategic international collaboration. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said
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UK maritime agency reports incident with ‘tanker and military forces’ in Gulf of Oman
DUBAI, July 25 — An incident involving a tanker and unspecified military forces was reported today near the Strait of Hormuz waterway, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations monitor. “UKMTO have received a report of an incident involving
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Iran foreign minister urges dialogue, says Yemen conflict has ‘no military solution’ after renewed Saudi-Houthi clashes
TEHRAN, July 25 — Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said today there was no military solution to the escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Tehran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen after both sides traded attacks. “We believe that there is
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