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UN watchdog warns of risks after projectile strike on Iran’s nuclear facility, urges restraint
VIENNA, March 18 — The UN nuclear watchdog said Wednesday that Iranian authorities had reported projectile impact at the country’s only operational nuclear power plant that caused no damage. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) “has been informed by Iran
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Binastra wins RM316.5m Subang Jaya mixed development job, but shares dip to RM2.03 in midday trade
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — Binastra Corp Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Binastra Builders Sdn Bhd, has secured a contract worth RM316.5 million from HCK Sentral Sdn Bhd for a mixed development project in Subang Jaya, Selangor. The contract covers Phase
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JKR projects see mixed progress, Kuching complex leads the way with one-third on track
KUCHING, March 18 — About one-third of Public Works Department (JKR) projects nationwide are currently progressing ahead of schedule, said Deputy Works Minister Ahmad Maslan. He said that of the 855 ongoing projects, roughly one-third are either ahead of time
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Negeri Sembilan MB says following Putrajaya’s lead, cancels state Raya open house to save cost
SEREMBAN, March 18 — The Negeri Sembilan state government has cancelled its Aidilfitri open house this year in line with a federal decision, as part of cost-saving measures. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the event scheduled to take
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Does the AG have immunity? Najib’s launches final bid to revive suit against Tommy Thomas
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has taken his RM1.9 million lawsuit against former attorney general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas to the Federal Court in a final bid to revive the case. The move
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As Sabah OGSE firms land more contracts, Petronas pledges support for local industry
KOTA KINABALU, March 18 — Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) recognises Sabah’s growing role in Malaysia’s oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) sector, as part of broader collaborative efforts to strengthen the state’s contribution to national energy security and economic
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Havana lights return as Cuba reconnects grid after 29‑hour nationwide blackout amid US fuel squeeze
HAVANA, March 18 — Cuba has reconnected its power grid on Tuesday and brought online its largest oil-fired power plant, energy officials said, putting an end to a nationwide blackout that lasted more than 29 hours amid a US move
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ComfortDelGro hikes metered fares, introduces booking fee in Singapore from March 24
SINGAPORE, March 18 — ComfortDelGro will temporarily raise metered taxi fares and introduce a booking fee on its Zig app from March 24 to May 31 to help drivers cope with higher operating costs amid rising fuel prices linked to
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Anwar wins bid to strike out legal challenge over PM and Tambun MP posts, judge rules Waytha Moorthy has no case
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — The High Court here today allowed Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s bid to strike out an originating summons filed by P. Waytha Moorthy challenging his appointment as Prime Minister and Tambun Member of Parliament (MP). Judge
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Hire-purchase changes aim to protect borrowers, little impact on banks, says economist
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — The introduction of key amendments to hire-purchase financing practices under the Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 (HPAA) marks a significant move in strengthening borrowers’ protection, particularly for those looking to sell vehicles before their financing contracts
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