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1,600 Malaysian umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi after US-Iran conflict causes flight disruptions
KUALA LUMPUR: About 1,600 Malaysian umrah pilgrims have been reported stranded in Saudi Arabia following flight cancellations and disruptions by several airlines due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle […]
MBSB IB to keep ringgit’s average forecast around 4.00 vs US dollar in 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) is keeping its baseline forecast for the ringgit to continue to strengthen further against the US dollar, averaging in 2026 to around […]
Ringgit ends lower as risk aversion boosts US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as risk aversion strengthened the greenback, with investors remaining cautious amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Read […]
Northern Solar wins RM119.38mil in new contracts
KUALA LUMPUR: Northern Solar Holdings Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Northern Solar Sdn Bhd, has secured contracts worth RM119.38mil. Read full story Date: 3 March, 2026 8:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
One in three EU women face violence, most cases unreported, survey finds
BRUSSELS, March 3 (Reuters) – Physical and sexual violence affects roughly a third of women in the European Union during their lifetime, but most incidents go unreported, a survey revealed […]
US homeland chief Noem to face scrutiny on immigration crackdown at Senate hearing
WASHINGTON, March 3 (Reuters) – U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is expected to face tough questions over President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown during a Senate hearing on […]
Analysis-European capitals push back as Ukraine seeks fast-track EU membership
BRUSSELS, March 3 (Reuters) – Ukraine’s push for a fast track into the European Union as part of any peace deal has hit stiff resistance from EU governments, who do […]
UK yet to decide on sending warship to defend Cyprus base
LONDON, March 3 (Reuters) – Britain has yet to decide whether it will send a warship to defend its Royal Air Force Akrotiri base in Cyprus, a source close to […]
Philippines, South Korea leaders pledge closer cooperation as geopolitical uncertainty mounts
MANILA, March 3 (Reuters) – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos met South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Manila on Tuesday, where they discussed ways to deepen economic and security ties. […]
Retable Bill to limit PM’s tenure, urges civil society group
PETALING JAYA: Retable the Bill to limit the Prime Minister’s tenure to 10 years before the next general election, says the Stability and Accountability for Malaysia Project (Projek SAMA) says. […]