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Loke: Iranian government assures safe passage, no tolls for Malaysian ships in Strait of Hormuz
KLANG, March 31 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke said Malaysia has received assurances from Iran that its vessels will be able to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz, following concerns raised over recent developments in the region. He also
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E‑wallet operator TNG Digital introduces employee fuel subsidy scheme from April 1
PETALING JAYA, March 31 — TNG Digital Sdn Bhd will roll out an additional RON95 petrol subsidy for its employees from April 1, supplementing the Budi95 scheme once their allocated quota is used up. The e-wallet operator said it would
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BYD not singled out, Miti says CKD rules designed to protect vendor ecosystem and boost exports
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) said it imposes no isolated unfavourable conditions on carmakers, stressing that the requirements reflect a consistent policy applied to all new automotive investments in Malaysia since September
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Selangor government preparing WFH plan for civil servants as global oil prices fluctuate, says MB
SHAH ALAM, March 31 — The Selangor state government is finalising a work-from-home (WFH) plan at the state administration level to help reduce fuel consumption, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. He said the initiative is also expected to
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Lim Guan Eng presses for urgent aid to MSMEs facing rising costs from Middle East turmoil
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — Former finance minister Lim Guan Eng has urged the government to introduce immediate financial relief measures for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) facing rising operational costs linked to the Middle East conflict. He said
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High Court finds Najib liable for RM4.77b SRC losses, orders RM5.25b payment
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — The High Court here today ruled that Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is liable for SRC International Sdn Bhd’s US$1.3 billion (RM5.25 billion) losses after finding that he had breached his fiduciary duties, abused his
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Motorcyclist hurt in Yan knife attack, suspect torches bike in rage before Kedah police arrest him
ALOR SETAR, March 31 — Police have arrested a man suspected of injuring another individual with a knife before setting the victim’s motorcycle ablaze at Jalan Singkir Badong, near Yan, yesterday. Yan Police chief Supt Mohamad Hamizi Abdullah said the
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Penang DOSH clamps down on Bukit Minyak site after worker killed by falling plywood from crane
BUKIT MERTAJAM, March 31 — The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Penang has issued a Prohibition Notice and a stop-work order to the employer at a construction site in the Bukit Minyak Industrial Park following a fatal accident
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SPM 2025 levels up as results hit record high, more candidates earn certificates, grade average improves
PUTRAJAYA, March 31 — The 2025 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination results recorded the best achievement with a National Grade Average (GPK) index of 4.42 points compared to 4.49 points in 2024. Education director-general Datuk Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad said
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With crude prices soaring, Petronas steps up monitoring and calls for smarter energy use across the nation
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) continues to closely monitor the nation’s fuel supply to help safeguard nationwide stability, amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. In a statement yesterday, Petronas said that, as the duration and full
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