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YTL AI Labs partners Nvidia to boost Malaysia’s AI capabilities with Ilmu-Nemo-30B model

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]

Gold firms as investors assess Middle East fallout ahead of policy decisions

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GOLD prices edged higher on Tuesday, buoyed by easing fears of prolonged disruptions to oil shipments, while investors assessed the economic impact of the Middle East conflict ahead of a […]

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