Anwar, Prabowo to step up diplomatic efforts on West Asia crisis

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and President Prabowo Subianto agree to boost joint diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the West Asia conflict and protect civilians. JAKARTA: Malaysia and Indonesia have

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Anwar, Prabowo to step up diplomatic efforts on West Asia crisis

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and President Prabowo Subianto agree to boost joint diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the West Asia conflict and protect civilians. JAKARTA: Malaysia and Indonesia have

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Penang considers WFH for civil servants, waits for word from Putrajaya

GEORGE TOWN, March 27 — The Penang state government is studying the implementation of working from home (WFH) for civil servants following challenges arising from rising fuel prices,

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Perhilitan clarifies 19 elephants on loan for conservation, not sale

PUTRAJAYA, March 27 — The allegation that the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) sold 19 elephants to certain parties, as circulated on social media, is false

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Father escapes, four-year-old burnt to death in Volvo lorry fire in Pasir Gudang 

JOHOR BAHRU, March 27 — A four-year-old boy was burnt to death after the lorry he was travelling in with an adult man, believed to be his father,

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ABIM calls for transparency in petrol subsidy adjustments

The Malaysian Islamic Youth Movement acknowledges government efforts on petrol subsidies but urges clearer communication on policy impacts and mitigation measures. KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Islamic Youth Movement

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Bursa Malaysia, HKEX sign MoU to explore dual listings and launch co‑branded index

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — Bursa Malaysia Bhd and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEX) have partnered to gear up for dual listings between Hong Kong and

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EPF abstains from voting on Sunway’s IJM Corp takeover

Malaysia’s EPF abstains from Sunway’s IJM Corp takeover vote due to its shareholdings in both companies, citing a conflict of interest. KUALA LUMPUR: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF)

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Viral video sparks KL police probe into alleged extortion by FT reps in Wangsa Maju

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — Police have received three reports over a viral video showing two individuals, suspected to be members of the Federal Territories Residents’ Representative Council

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Perhilitan denies selling 19 elephants, clarifies loan for conservation

Malaysia’s wildlife department refutes social media claims of selling elephants, stating the animals are on loan for conservation and population insurance. PUTRAJAYA: The Department of Wildlife and National

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Iran calls deadly school strike a US ‘war crime’

Iran’s foreign minister accuses the US of a deliberate assault after a missile hit a school, killing over 175, as the UN rights council debates the incident. GENEVA:

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EPF abstains from voting on Sunway’s takeover offer for IJM Corp, citing shareholdings in both companies

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The Employees Provident Fund (EPF), as a major shareholder in IJM Corporation Bhd (IJM Corp), has abstained from voting on the takeover offer

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Iran calls deadly school strike a US ‘war crime’

Iran’s foreign minister accuses the US of a deliberate assault after a missile hit a school, killing over 175, as the UN rights council debates the incident. GENEVA:

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Perlis, parts of Kedah and Perak hit heatwave Level 2, 13 other areas in peninsula at Level 1

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The whole of Perlis, along with four districts in Kedah and one in Perak, are at heatwave level 2, while 13 other areas

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UN warns of war crimes in Syria’s Druze heartland violence

UN investigators say violence in Syria’s Sweida province may constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity, with over 1,700 killed. GENEVA: UN investigators have warned that brutal violence

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China’s sci‑fi industry reaches 126.1 billion yuan, driven by films, games and tourism

BEIJING, March 27 — The total revenue of China’s science fiction industry in 2025 amounted to 126.1 billion yuan (RM83.23 billion), according to a report released by China

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Malaysia’s medicine stock stable for now, but govt’s main supplier sets up task force over disruption risk

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — Malaysia’s medicine supply remains stable for the next few months, even as global trade disruptions caused by the conflict in West Asia threaten

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Nepal’s rapper PM sworn in, vows reform after deadly protests

Nepal’s rapper-turned-PM Balendra Shah sworn in, leading a youth-driven government after landslide election win and deadly anti-corruption protests. KATHMANDU: Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah was sworn in as Nepal’s prime

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Italy probes Sephora and LVMH over cosmetics marketing to minors

Italian regulators investigate LVMH and its Sephora and Benefit brands for allegedly using young influencers to push skincare products to children. MILAN: Italian competition authorities have opened an

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Malaysia’s medicine stock stable for now, but govt’s main supplier sets up task force over disruption risk

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — Malaysia’s medicine supply remains stable for the next few months, even as global trade disruptions caused by the conflict in West Asia threaten

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