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Manforce signs underwriting deal with M&A Securities for ACE Market IPO
KUALA LUMPUR: Manforce Group Bhd has signed an underwriting agreement with M & A Securities Sdn Bhd in conjunction with its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market […]
YTL AI Labs partners Nvidia to boost Malaysia’s AI capabilities with Ilmu-Nemo-30B model
KUALA LUMPUR: YTL AI Labs has collaborated with Nvidia to advance Malaysia’s sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, using Nvidia’s Nemotron open models. Read full story Date: 17 March, 2026 5:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Iraq in talks with Iran to safeguard oil tanker traffic through Hormuz
DUBAI, March 17 (Reuters) – Iraq’s oil minister said Baghdad is talking to Iran about allowing some of the country’s oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the […]
Pollution from Russian strike on Ukraine hydro plant cuts water to Moldovan city
CHISINAU, March 16 (Reuters) – A Russian attack on a hydroelectric plant in southern Ukraine triggered an oil spill and polluted water systems in neighbouring Moldova, with supplies cut completely […]
UK, Finland, Netherlands consider joint defence financing, procurement
LONDON, March 17 (Reuters) – Britain, Finland and the Netherlands are looking at teaming up to jointly finance and procure weapons, munitions and military equipment, given the increasing threat level […]
87 companies under investigation for alleged umrah cartel, says Fuziah
KUANTAN: Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh said a total of 87 umrah operators are currently under investigation over allegations of an umrah cartel. […]
Trio nabbed siphoning subsidised diesel, modified vehicles seized
KOTA KINABALU: The Marine Police arrested three local men involved in illegally siphoning subsidised diesel using modified fuel for vehicles during Ops Taring Gelora Aidilfitri here. Read full story Date: […]
Diesel subsidy schemes under review to curb smuggling in Sabah, Sarawak, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA: Diesel subsidy schemes under review to curb smuggling in Sabah, Sarawak. Read full story Date: 17 March, 2026 5:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
4,000 to be released from bankruptcy on fast-track basis in conjunction with Aidilfitri, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA: Some 4,000 individuals, including single parents, will be freed from bankruptcy under a fast-track initiative in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri,” says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Read full story Date: […]
Asia stocks attempt a rebound with central banks in the spotlight
SINGAPORE: Stocks climbed in Asian trading on Tuesday, pressing for a second day of gains as investors confronted a crowded central bank calendar and an unrelenting Middle East conflict. Read […]