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Malaysia steps up measures to cushion impact of global supply crisis, says finance minister’s pol-sec
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — The government remains committed to safeguarding the welfare of the people through various targeted subsidies and assistance, despite challenges arising from the global supply crisis […]
Early reforms help Malaysia weather West Asia crisis better than peers, says finance minister’s pol-sec
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Malaysia is weathering the fallout from the West Asia crisis better than many peers, supported by early government intervention over the past three years to […]
Selangor govt demands swift action over online insult against Sultan Sharafuddin
SHAH ALAM, April 28 — The Selangor government has called for swift and firm action by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) over a social media post insulting the […]
Surau on unapproved land in Ipoh demolished after court order, says police
IPOH, April 28 — Surau al-Karamah in Kampung Seri Keramat, Pasir Putih here, which was built on unapproved land, was demolished in an operation that proceeded smoothly yesterday morning. District […]
Storm tears through Kedah, damages MRSM Pendang and several districts
ALOR SETAR, April 28 — Strong storms and heavy winds swept across several districts in Kedah yesterday evening, damaging homes, government premises and schools, including Maktab Rendah Sains MARA (MRSM) […]
Seven dead, at least 81 injured as trains collide outside Jakarta
BEKASI, April 28 — Rescuers were racing to reach survivors Tuesday morning outside Indonesia’s capital Jakarta after two trains collided overnight, killing at least seven people and injuring dozens. Anna […]
Oil tops US$108 as Iran peace talks collapse, stock markets mixed
NEW YORK, April 28 — Oil prices rose and stock markets moved unevenly on Monday as the prospect of Iran peace talks remained stalled, ahead of a week full of […]
Dr Akmal: No backdoor deals — Umno must choose dignity or polls as N. Sembilan crisis deepens
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has doubled down on his opposition to any “backdoor government”, saying his stance has remained unchanged since […]
China ramps up economic arsenal against US with fresh regulations
BEIJING, April 28 — When US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping last October, he rated the summit a “12 out of 10,” and the White House said China […]
‘We paid a very high price’: Iranian women fear rollback after softer dress code policing
PARIS, April 28 — Images of bareheaded women sipping coffee in cafes in Tehran, in apparent defiance of the Islamic republic’s strict dress rule, have stirred interest outside Iran — but […]