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Anwar condemns US, Israel attacks on Iran in call with Tehran’s foreign minister
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi to discuss regional developments in the Middle East. According to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, during the call Anwar expressed
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IRB: Tax refunds for 2025 assessment year to be credited from second week of March
PUTRAJAYA, March 7 — Tax refunds to eligible taxpayers will begin to be credited in stages starting from the second week of March 2026, according to a statement issued by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB). The IRB said that the
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Khairy signals bid to return to Umno through ‘Rumah Bangsa’ initiative
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — Four years after being sacked, former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin has openly expressed his intention to return to the party through the ‘Rumah Bangsa’ initiative. Khairy, who also served as health minister, said in
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Fahmi orders MCMC to probe apps linked to six teen terror suspects
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has been instructed to liaise with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to obtain detailed information on the detention of six teenagers suspected of involvement in terrorist activities. Communications
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Seven Chinese nationals charged with immigration offences after Labuan scam bust
LABUAN, March 6 — Seven of the 13 Chinese nationals arrested for allegedly being involved in online scam activities were charged at the Magistrate’s Court here today for immigration-related offences. Four of them were charged with not possessing valid travel
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Anwar advises Malaysians against wasteful spending as Middle East conflict risks wider economic impact
PUTRAJAYA, March 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today urged Malaysians to avoid wasteful spending and practise greater prudence amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, warning that the ongoing conflict could trigger wider economic repercussions if it
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SRC board had no room to refuse Najib’s advice, High Court hears
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The High Court here today heard that the board of directors of SRC International Sdn Bhd believed that instructions or advice from Datuk Seri Najib Razak were intended for the good of the country and
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Lim Guan Eng files appeal over quantum of damages in Zuraida defamation suit
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng has filed a notice of appeal to the Court of Appeal against the Shah Alam High Court’s decision concerning the quantum of damages awarded in his defamation suit. Lim won
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DPM Zahid: Immediate action needed against attempts to topple government
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Immediate action must be taken against any party that tries to topple the government to ensure that political stability is not affected, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said efforts to
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Anwar chairs meeting with Public Service Dept management during Ramadan programme
PUTRAJAYA, March 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today spent time with about 400 staff of the Public Service Department (JPA) during its Ihya’ Ramadan programme. Anwar arrived at 11.25am and was welcomed by Chief Secretary to the
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