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IMF to cut global growth outlook as war in West Asia weighs on economy
WASHINGTON, April 10 — The International Monetary Fund will lower global growth forecasts due to the Middle East war, its chief said Thursday, warning of the conflict’s “scarring effects” despite […]
RM36m wildlife bust: Vietnamese man admits to possession of 1,000 python bile, 191 tongues after Johor Jaya raid
JOHOR BAHRU, April 10 — A 39-year-old Vietnamese man pled guilty in the Sessions Court here today to possessing protected wildlife parts, including 1,022 python bile and 191 python tongues. […]
Zahid: Umno among Asean’s oldest parties as it turns 80
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Umno, which is approaching its 80th anniversary, remains one of the oldest political parties in the Southeast Asian […]
Babysitter, mother claim trial to abusing four-year-old girl in Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — A babysitter and her mother pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here yesterday to a charge of abusing a four-year-old girl that resulted in […]
Johor religious authorities expected to issue fatwa on TikTok user’s teachings after investigation, says exco
JOHOR BAHRU, April 10 — The Johor Mufti’s Department is expected to issue a fatwa regarding the teachings of a TikTok user who is being reviewed for alleged deviancy. Johor […]
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing sworn in as president
NAYPYIDAW, April 10 — Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was sworn in as president on Friday, AFP journalists saw, continuing his rule from a civilian post five years after […]
Stats Dept: Malaysia’s wholesale, retail sales rise 5.3pc to RM156.3b in February
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade in February 2026 recorded sales of RM156.3 billion, up 5.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), according to the Department of Statistics […]
Dzulkefly: Malaysia’s medicine supply stable until June despite rising costs
PUTRAJAYA, April 10 — The country’s medicine supply remains stable and sufficient at least until the end of June, thanks to combined government and industry stockpiles. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly […]
Anwar mourns death of ‘exceptional diplomat’ former Iranian foreign minister Kharazi
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Iranian Foreign Minister Dr Kamal Kharazi, describing him as a […]
Pakistan minister brands Israel ‘curse for humanity’ amid Lebanon strikes
HYDERABAD, April 10 — Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday strongly criticised Israel Zionist regime, accusing it of committing attacks on civilians across the region while peace talks are […]