World Insights: Chinese firms eye bigger EU footprint despite policy uncertainty
BRUSSELS, March 28 (Xinhua) -- Chinese companies are planning to deepen their presence in the European Union (EU) market despite concerns over regulation and policy uncertainty, according to a report...
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Don't strike a deal with Iran's current leaders, opposition figure Pahlavi warns
GRAPEVINE, Texas, March 28 (Reuters) - Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi on Saturday warned that negotiating for peace with the current leaders of Iran would only push the threat to Americans d...
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5 police officers killed in ambush in Philippines' Mindanao
MANILA, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Five police officers were killed Saturday night in an attack in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur province, in southern Philippines' Mindanao island, said local authoriti...
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Azerbaijan's capital sees record rainfall
BAKU, March 28 (Xinhua) -- The Azerbaijani capital of Baku and the surrounding Absheron Peninsula were hit by record-breaking rainfall on Friday, with precipitation levels exceeding seasonal averages...
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All pay high price for U.S.-Israeli war against Iran: Polish PM
WARSAW, March 28 (Xinhua) -- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Saturday that all are paying a high price for the war of Israel and the United States against Iran, as well as the Russia-Ukraine...
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API levels rise in Sarawak, 17 areas register moderate air quality
KUCHING: Ambient air quality in Sarawak has shown a rising trend in the Air Pollutant Index (API), with 17 areas recording moderate levels and one area remaining in the good category. Read full story
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Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt and Pakistan to meet in Islamabad discuss Middle East war
NEW DELHI: The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt will travel to Islamabad to discuss how to de-escalate tensions due to the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran. Read full story
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Brazil's Lula reiterates support for Bachelet as next UN Secretary-General
SAO PAULO, March 28 (Reuters) - Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Saturday his country will continue to back former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet's bid to become the nex...
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Russia declares emergency in Dagestan's capital as floods cut power to more than 327,000 people
MOSCOW, March 28 (Reuters) - Authorities in the capital of the southern Russian region of Dagestan declared a state of emergency on Saturday after heavy rainfall led to widespread flooding and powe...
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Why farmers and traders in Malaysia are bracing for a veg price crunch this April: What’s behind the Hormuz Strait connection
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — Vegetables staple to the Malaysian diet could soon take a bigger bite out of househo...
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17-year old killed in motorcycle crash
JERTIH: A 17-year-old boy was killed when the motorcycle he was riding hit another motorcycle in Kampung Telaga Nibong, Hulu Besut near here on Saturday (March 28). Read full story
9h ago
Foreign man nabbed for recording voyeuristic videos in mall toilet
PETALING JAYA: Police have arrested a foreign man for allegedly recording a video of another man inside a public toilet at a shopping mall in Bukit Jalil. Read full story
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Heatwave: 206 schools in Kota Setar, Pendang to implement PdPR until March 31
ALOR SETAR: Schools in Kota Setar and Pendang will shift to Home-Based Teaching and Learning (PdPR) for three days – from Sunday (March 29) until Tuesday (March 31) – due to the ongoing heatwave. Read...
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Russian drones kill four in Ukraine, damage key infrastructure and maternity hospital
KYIV, March 28 (Reuters) - Russia launched a barrage of drones in waves of attacks on Ukraine, killing four people and damaging gas production facilities, port infrastructure, residential buildings...
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Sultan Abdullah conducts aerial inspection of Pahang River
KUANTAN: The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, has carried out an aerial inspection of the current water levels of Sungai Pahang, following the hot and dry weat...
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Khairy says won't seek position if returning to Umno
PONTIAN, March 28 — Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin said he intends to return to Umno as an ordinary mem...
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Khairy keeps it low-key in bid to rejoin Umno
PONTIAN: Khairy Jamaluddin says he intends to return to Umno as an ordinary member without seeking any position as he is still in the process of rejoining the party. Read full story
9h ago
Two houses damaged in Taman Medan PJ fire
PETALING JAYA: Two houses have been damaged in a fire on Jalan PJS 2D/12, Taman Medan here. Read full story
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Cops hunt individuals seen firing fireworks from car sunroof in Shah Alam
SHAH ALAM, March 28 — Police are tracking several individuals suspected of setting off fireworks in a dangerous ma...
10h ago
More Kedah districts record Level 2 heatwave as temperatures stay high
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — Four districts in Kedah — Baling, Pendang, Pokok Sena and Kota Setar — have r...
10h ago
Ministry to meet restaurateurs over claims of 10-30% rise in operating costs
PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry will soon call in the Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Operators Association over claims that operating costs have risen by 10 to 30%. Read full st...
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Four districts in Kedah with Level 2 heatwave as of 4pm
KUALA LUMPUR: Four districts in Kedah - Baling, Pendang, Pokok Sena and Kota Setar - have recorded Level 2 heatwaves as of 4pm. Read full story
10h ago
Hari Raya return travel picks up on key highways nationwide in the evening
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — Traffic is slow along several major highways in the country as of this evening following...
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Health Ministry issues guidelines to reduce heatwave risks, urges less outdoor exposure
PUTRAJAYA, March 28 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has advised the public to limit time spent outdoors and reduce...
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Govt can sustain RON95 subsidy for now, may adjust if costs rise, says finance minister’s aide
IPOH, March 28 — The government is still able to sustain the RON95 petrol subsidy for now but is prepared to adjus...
11h ago
Mexico's navy locates two missing sailboats carrying aid to Cuba, crew safe
HAVANA, March 28 (Reuters) - Two sailboats that went missing while carrying humanitarian aid from Mexico to Cuba have been located by the Mexican Navy and their crews are safe, a spokesman for the...
11h ago
Nurul Izzah denies she is stepping down as PKR deputy chief
PETALING JAYA: Nurul Izzah Anwar denies she is stepping down from her post as PKR deputy president. Read full story
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Govt able to sustain RON95 subsidy but prepared to adjust policy
IPOH: The government is still able to sustain the RON95 petrol subsidy for now, but is prepared to adjust its policy if costs continue to rise due to the Middle East conflict. Read full story
11h ago
Traffic slow along several major highways this evening
KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic is slow along several major highways in the country as of Saturday (March 28) evening following the increase in vehicles, the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) said. Read full st...
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Heatwave: Public advised to limit outdoor time, stay hydrated
PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has advised the public to limit time spent outdoors and reduce physical activity as key measures to mitigate health risks during the current heatwave. Read full story
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Padi subsidies a crucial buffer against rising costs, say farmers
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — Padi farmers have welcomed the government’s decision to maintain input subsidies an...
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Factbox-Trump's signature on $100 bill to put him in small circle of sitting presidents
March 28 (Reuters) - When U.S. President Donald Trump's signature appears on $100 bills in June, it will end 165 years of the U.S. Treasurer signing banknotes and place Trump among a small band of s...
11h ago
Eight-year-old girl dies in Taiping: Police suspect abuse and arrest four family members
IPOH, March 28 — An eight-year-old girl, suspected of being a victim of abuse, died in Taiping on Thursday. The ch...
11h ago
Police tracking down suspect over Shah Alam fireworks stunt
SHAH ALAM: Police are investigating a viral video showing a man setting off fireworks from a moving vehicle in Bukit Jelutong here. Read full story
11h ago
Under remand till March 30: Three men, suspected of involvement in attack on police in Penang apartment
GEORGE TOWN, March 28 — The remand of three of eight men detained to assist investigations into an alleged attack...
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‘Don’t forget the invite’: Congratulatory messages roll in following Syed Saddiq & Bella Astillah’s engagement
PETALING JAYA: Congratulations rolled in from the nation's top brass as Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman announced his engagement to actor and singer Bella Astillah on Saturday (March 28). Read f...
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Iran's president says trust needed for talks, Pakistan prime minister's office says
ISLAMABAD, March 28 (Reuters) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has told Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that trust is needed to facilitate talks and mediation on the conflict in th...
11h ago
Ukraine, UAE agree to cooperate on defence, Zelenskiy says
KYIV, March 28 (Reuters) - Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday he had met with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and that they had agreed to co...
12h ago
Pope Leo urges Monaco, tax haven of billionaires, to help needy
MONACO, March 28 (Reuters) - Pope Leo on Saturday made a day trip to Monaco, a tax-free microstate on the French Riviera known as a haven for billionaires and their luxury yachts, and urged its res...
12h ago
Remand extended for three men who allegedly attacked cops at Penang apartment
GEORGE TOWN: The remand of three suspects who allegedly attack policemen at an apartment in Jalan Sungai here has been extended by three days. Read full story
12h ago
Four family members arrested over death of eight-year-old girl
IPOH: Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the death of an eight-year-old girl in Taiping. Read full story
13h ago
Sabah tourism industry bracing for impact amidst geopolitical tensions
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah tourism industry is bracing for changes and impacts in view of rising global fuel prices. Read full story
13h ago
'Name the individual linked to RM9.5mil transaction,' urges PKR youth chief
IPOH: The chief of Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) has called on the parties involved to name the individual allegedly linked to a RM9.5mil transaction. Read full story
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Penang's Pulau Gazumbo renamed Pulau Seri Aman?
GEORGE TOWN: Penang's affectionately named Pulau Gazumbo appears to have undergone an unapproved rebranding on Google Maps. Read full story
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Hajiji: Sabah not up for debate, issue just a political tactic in Philippines
KOTA KINABALU, March 28 — Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the Sabah claim is often turned into a polemi...
13h ago
Driver training circuits allowed in multi-storey buildings under new JPJ guidelines
BALING: Driver training circuits will be allowed in multi-storey buildings, warehouses and commercial premises under the Road Transport Department's (JPJ) new guidelines for setting up driving Institu...
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New Opposition Leader from PAS to be confirmed by June, says Takiyuddin
KOTA BARU: PAS will hold the Opposition Leader post, says Perikatan Nasional (PN) secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan. Read full story
13h ago
JPJ introduces new rules allowing rooftop, commercial spaces for driving training
BALING, March 28 — The Road Transport Department Malaysia has introduced new guidelines for the establishment of D...
13h ago
Defence Ministry rolls out JanaVeteran to help veterans earn up to RM3,000 monthly
KOTA TINGGI, March 28 — The implementation of the JanaVeteran project is capable of empowering Malaysian Armed For...
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PKR: Nurul Izzah resignation rumours just ‘fake news’
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) has dismissed as “fake news” swirling rumours tha...