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Traffic flows through Hormuz as US–Iran deal takes effect, but doubts linger as Khamenei warns talks will not be easy
Oil hits lowest level since March 2 Vance warns Israel after strikes in Lebanon Khamenei signals upcoming talks will not be easy WASHINGTON, June 19 — Oil tankers sailed through […]
Bursa Malaysia slips at open as profit‑taking hits heavyweights after Fed signals caution
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Bursa Malaysia opened lower today as mild profit-taking in key index-linked counters weighed on early trade, despite overnight gains on Wall Street. At 9.15 am, […]
Ringgit rebounds at open after what analysts call an ‘excessive’ decline
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today, recovering from yesterday’s sharp decline amid cautious market sentiment following the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) latest […]
Why Muslim marriages break down in Malaysia: Here’s what SIS Forum’s 10-year data shows
ARA DAMANSARA, June 18 — The top three reasons why Muslim couples’ marriages broke down in Malaysia over the past 10 years were communication problems, domestic violence and infidelity, a […]
Republicans blast Trump’s Iran deal as details emerge, calling it ‘worst foreign policy blunder’ as president lashes out at ‘these fools’
Deal called ‘worst foreign policy blunder’ Trump calls critics “Fools,” cites higher stock prices Some conservative commentators question memorandum Memorandum kicks off two-month negotiation period WASHINGTON, June 19 — US […]
Cabinet approves National Tahfiz Council, Zahid to chair new body
KUANTAN, June 19 — The federal government has approved the establishment of the National Tahfiz Council, marking a major step in streamlining the direction, education model, recognition standards and academic […]
Tengku Zafrul eyes Selangor seat in GE16, points to Pandan vacancy and Ampang groundwork
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Senior Political Adviser to the Prime Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, has proposed that he be given the opportunity to contest a […]
Treat us unfairly and developing nations will deal elsewhere, Anwar tells Europe
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has warned that developing countries may seek alternative partners if European nations continue to treat them unfairly, citing a […]
Police arrest 58 in illegal World Cup betting crackdown
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have arrested 58 individuals suspected of involvement in unlicensed sports betting and online gambling syndicates in connection with the Fifa […]
Police corporal charged with possessing meth in Kota Bharu court lock-up, claims trial
KOTA BHARU, June 19 — A police corporal pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate’s Court here yesterday to possessing 19.8 grammes of methamphetamine in the lock-up of the Kota Bharu […]