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Amir Hamzah: Malaysia’s stable govt allows bold policy decisions, supportive approach needed
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — Malaysia’s stable government has made good progress with its supportive policies, allowing the country to take the necessary decisions to move on, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said. Speaking at a high-level roundtable
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Ahmad Zahid: Malaysia’s sympathy for Muslim nations not defiance against major powers
MELAKA, March 7 — Islam does not teach its followers to discriminate in their sympathy toward any party, regardless of differing schools of thought (mazhab) or religion, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said that Malaysia’s actions
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Boy, 13, caught driving dad in Perodua Kancil tells Kedah JPJ he had ‘no choice’ as father unwell
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — A 13-year-old boy caught behind the wheel of a car in Kulim told enforcement officers he had no choice but to drive because his father was unwell and needed to run an errand. The teenager
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Nine-year-old found dead after blaze engulfs two-storey house in Sri Aman
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — A nine-year-old boy was found burnt to death in a fire that destroyed a two-storey house in Taman Sentosa Indah in Sri Aman, Sarawak, early this morning. According to Harian Metro, a spokesman for the Sarawak Fire
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Over 320 Malaysians in Qatar register for voluntary evacuation, first flight may leave early next week
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — A total of 323 Malaysians in Qatar have registered to take part in a voluntary evacuation organised by the Malaysian government so far, while others interested may still sign up before the final list of participants
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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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