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Oil rises as focus returns to threats on Middle East export facilities
SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Monday as investor focus returned to threats facing Middle East oil facilities, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for nations to help safeguard the Strait […]
British teens resist Australian-style social media ban
LONDON, March 16 (Reuters) – British teenagers, like their peers abroad, have a conflicted relationship with social media. Read full story Date: 16 March, 2026 4:15 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Thai parliament to vote on new PM on Thursday, house speaker says
BANGKOK, March 16 (Reuters) – Thailand’s parliament will hold a session on March 19 to vote on a new prime minister, House Speaker Sophon Zaram said on Monday, following last month’s […]
Probe into acid attack on Indonesian activist underway as condemnation grows
JAKARTA, March 16 – Indonesian police said on Monday they were investigating an acid attack on an activist known for his opposition to the military’s expanded role in civilian affairs, […]
Former French President Sarkozy’s appeal against conspiracy conviction opens
PARIS, March 16 (Reuters) – Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is due to appear in court on Monday to appeal a conviction for criminal conspiracy over attempts to procure campaign […]
No wrongdoing detected in Sejati Madani probe
KUALA LUMPUR: Graft busters have not detected any wrongdoing in connection with alleged misappropriation involving the Sejahtera Komuniti Madani Programme (Sejati Madani). Read full story Date: 16 March, 2026 4:15 […]
Claims of Bersatu making overtures to PH are malicious disinformation, says Muhyiddin
PETALING JAYA: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has denied claims that Bersatu is attempting to establish closer ties to Pakatan Harapan. Read full story Date: 16 March, 2026 4:15 pm Source: […]
Customs seize undeclared liquor worth nearly RM400,000 at Port Klang
PETALING JAYA: The Customs Department has seized undeclared liquor estimated to be worth nearly RM400,000 after detaining a container at Port Klang recently. Read full story Date: 16 March, 2026 […]
Frozen food manufacturing company fined RM135,000 for discharging industrial effluent into inland waters
KUALA LUMPUR: A frozen food manufacturing company was fined RM135,000 by the Sessions Court here on Monday (March 16) after being found guilty of discharging industrial effluent containing oil and […]
Transport Ministry proposes harsher penalties for MRT cable thieves
PUTRAJAYA: The Transport Ministry has proposed to the Home Ministry that the existing law be amended to impose harsher punishments on individuals involved in the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) cable […]