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IEA sees global oil demand falling for first time since Covid, warns of ‘demand destruction’
PARIS, April 14 — Demand for crude oil will likely decline this year for the first time since the Covid pandemic slammed the global economy six years ago, weighed down […]
KLCI market wrap: Bursa Malaysia futures gain momentum as volume rises
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Tuesday in tandem with the underlying cash market. The April 2026 […]
Only ‘traditional’ drinks, not beer, allowed at Kaamatan cultural houses
PENAMPANG, April 14 – Organisers are banning the sale and serving of alcoholic beverages in its houses during the state-level Pesta Kaamatan celebrations at Hongkod Koisaan to improve the cultural […]
MACC recovers Picasso, Miró artworks worth over RM780,000 in 1MDB probe
PUTRAJAYA, April 14 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has successfully repatriated four high-value artworks by international masters, including Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró, purchased with funds misappropriated from 1Malaysia […]
‘Avoid sickness, avoid jail’: Sabah set to change minds on turtle egg consumption
KOTA KINABALU, April 14 — After decades of fighting to protect its sea turtle population, Sabah is shifting from an enforcement-driven approach to a broader strategy focused on changing public […]
Macron, Starmer to lead Friday summit on restoring Strait of Hormuz navigation
PARIS, April 14 — French ‌President Emmanuel Macron ​and British Prime Minister ‌Keir Starmer will chair ​a video conference in Paris on Friday ​for countries that are willing to contribute […]
Teen opens fire at Turkey school, 16 injured
ANKARA, April 14 — A teenager opened fire at a school and wounded at least 16 people, including students and teachers, before killing himself in Turkey’s south-eastern province of Sanliurfa, […]
US blockade against Iran triggers global energy shock fears; China denounces ‘dangerous’ move
ARIS, April 14 — Washington’s decision to blockade Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz is sending tremors through global energy markets, raising fears of a fresh oil shock by […]
Marine police bust illegal engine oil syndicate, confiscate RM182,000 litres of fuel
SHAH ALAM, April 14 — The Marine Police Force (PPM) arrested seven men, including two Indonesians, who are believed to be involved in a syndicate that illegally transfers engine oil […]
Govt raises paddy aid, diesel cash support as fuel crisis bites; payouts April 21
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — The Finance Ministry today announced a package of enhanced subsidies and cash assistance for farmers, smallholders and diesel users amid continued pressure from global energy […]