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Sri Lanka rescues 30 people on board distressed Iranian ship, foreign minister says
March 4 (Reuters) – The Sri Lankan military has rescued at least 30 people on board a sinking Iranian ship near Sri Lankan waters on Wednesday, the country’s foreign minister […]
Goh Choon Aik joins Penang exco, replacing Fahmi
GEORGE TOWN: Penang PKR deputy chairman Goh Choon Aik will be the newest addition to the state exco line-up, replacing PKR assemblyman Fahmi Zainol. Read full story Date: 4 March, […]
Special inquiry committee’s report on Azam Baki to be completed in a couple of days, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA: The Special Inquiry Committee’s report on the share ownership issue involving Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki will be completed soon, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. […]
Apex court upholds 40-year jail term, caning for man who murdered mother
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court on Wednesday (March 4) upheld a 40-year jail term and 12 strokes of the cane against an unemployed man for murdering his mother, whose body was […]
Tailor disaster gear to local terrain, says Lasimbang
KOTA KINABALU: Disaster relief machinery must suit local geography, says Sabah DAP Wanita chief Datuk Jannie Lasimbang. Read full story Date: 4 March, 2026 4:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Heavy rain, strong winds to hit several states until 7pm, says MetMalaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds affecting several states and two Federal Territories until 7pm on Wednesday (March […]
Indonesia media report Fitch cuts country’s rating outlook to negative
JAKARTA: Multiple Indonesian local media reported on Wednesday that Fitch Ratings has downgraded Indonesia’s sovereign credit rating outlook to negative from stable. Read full story Date: 4 March, 2026 3:00 […]
China’s non-manufacturing PMI at 49.5 in February
BEIJING: The purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for China’s non-manufacturing sector came in at 49.5 in February, up 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, official data showed Wednesday. Read full […]
Philippine lawmakers advance impeachment of Vice President Duterte
MANILA, March 4 (Reuters) – Philippine lawmakers ordered Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday to respond to impeachment complaints against her after finding substance to allegations involving unexplained wealth, the […]
Two women nabbed in Mukah for alleged involvement in online gambling, public lottery
MUKAH: Two local women were arrested for their alleged involvement in online gambling and unlicensed public lottery activities. Read full story Date: 4 March, 2026 3:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my