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Higher jet fuel prices from Gulf conflict could hurt Sabah tourism comeback, industry leader warns
KOTA KINABALU, March 18 — Tourism industry leader Datuk Dr Tan Kok Liang warned that the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran will inevitably disrupt global and domestic travel patterns, specifically threatening Sabah’s tourism sector. He noted that
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‘Balik kampung’ traffic from Klang Valley: East coast-bound jams start early
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — Traffic from the Klang Valley heading to the east coast began to build up this morning as travellers started returning to their hometowns ahead of Aidilfitri. A spokesperson for the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) said
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Works Ministry’s Raya Gift: A complete AwAS camera cheat sheet (for responsible driving)
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — The Ministry of Works has issued a public reminder to motorists travelling for the Hari Raya Aidilfitri ‘balik kampung’ exodus, releasing a list of Automated Awareness Safety System (AwAS) camera locations along the North-South Expressway
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Bursa Malaysia climbs in early trade, tracking Wall Street gains despite oil jitters
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, in line with Wall Street’s gains overnight, despite volatility in crude oil prices, which remained above the US$100 mark. At 9.10am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI)
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War in the Middle East: Iran security chief killed, missiles hit Tel Aviv, US embassy attacked in Baghdad
PARIS, March 18 — Here are the latest developments Tuesday in the Middle East war US strikes near Strait of Hormuz US Central Command said Tuesday it had hit Iranian missile sites with “multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions,” some of
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Amid escalating Middle East tensions, a poignant note from Iran’s alleged fallen leader
TEHRAN, March 17 — The official social media profiles of Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani posted a handwritten note today, shortly after Israel said it had killed him. Tehran has not confirmed Larijani’s death, nor did the post address the
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Yamada Consulting & Spire opens new KL office, signals shift from manufacturing to ‘co-creation’ in Japan-Malaysia ties
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — Yamada Consulting & Spire officially inaugurated its new office space in Malaysia, marking a significant step in its regional strategy to bridge Japanese investments with local enterprises. The Grand Opening ceremony, held at Menara Mercu
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Who’s coming to Malaysia’s big defence show? US, China, Turkiye among 30 nations set for April 20–23 in KL
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — It is still too early to assess the impact of recent geopolitical developments in West Asia on international participation in the Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (NatSec) Asia 2026 Exhibition. DSA Exhibition and
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Fahmi: Decision on WFH for civil servants expected after Hari Raya, won’t affect frontline services
PUTRAJAYA, March 17 — A final decision on implementing a work-from-home (WFH) policy for the public sector is expected after the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festivities, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said today. Speaking after a post-Cabinet meeting, Fahmi confirmed
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YTL AI Labs teams up with Nvidia to launch Ilmu‑Nemo‑30B, fine‑tuned for Malaysian datasets and local needs
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — YTL AI Labs has collaborated with Nvidia to advance Malaysia’s sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, using Nvidia’s Nemotron open models. In a statement today, the AI research and development unit under YTL Power International Bhd
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