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Putrajaya steps in with festive rebates for travellers, financial relief for airlines amid strain from Middle East conflict
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — The government is introducing a package of financial measures to support the aviation industry as it seeks to cushion the impact of ongoing geopolitical disruptions […]
Bursa Malaysia extends gains at midday amid regional rally, cautious sentimentÂ
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — Bursa Malaysia extended gains at midday on Tuesday, tracking firmer regional markets as sentiment improved on continued buying in selected heavyweights, led by financial stocks. […]
Hormuz must stay open even with tolls, says TotalEnergies CEO as supply risks loom
WASHINGTON, April 14 — The head of the French energy giant TotalEnergies said Monday that reopening the Strait of Hormuz — even with a toll — was critical for global […]
Pack your umbrella: Heavy rain, storms expected in KL, Putrajaya and 10 other states until 4pm
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit the capital, Putrajaya and 10 other states until 4pm today. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) […]
PM commends DAP’s Hannah Yeoh for elevating sepak takraw, calls it sign of mature society
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — Former youth and sports minister Hannah Yeoh should be commended for her role in elevating sepak takraw into a more prestigious sport, Prime Minister Datuk […]
After death of three-year-old boy, three foster family members arrested, investigated for alleged abuse
KUALA TERENGGANU, April 14 — A three-year-old boy died, believed to have been abused by his foster family, according to police. Kuala Terengganu police chief Azli Mohd Noor said police […]
Student safety top priority: Anwar orders swift action after fire destroys three school blocks in Kelantan
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today ordered immediate government action to smoothen the learning process after a fire destroyed three buildings at Sekolah Menengah […]
Police raided Pavilion Residence unit after CCTV showed govt vehicles moving boxes, bags, High Court told
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — A former senior police officer told the High Court today that the order to raid an unoccupied unit at Pavilion Residences in May 2018 was […]
Lebanon, Israel set for tense Washington talks as prospects of agreement remain low
WASHINGTON, April 14 — Lebanese and Israeli representatives are scheduled to meet in Washington Tuesday for US-mediated talks on ending the war in Lebanon, but the prospects of an agreement […]
Indonesia’s Semeru erupts twice, with pyroclastic flows reaching 3km from summit (VIDEO)
JAKARTA, April 14 — Indonesia’s Mount Semeru, located on the border of Lumajang and Malang regencies in East Java, erupted twice on Tuesday morning, sending pyroclastic flows up to three […]