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Oil spikes as widening Iran crisis disrupts flows through Hormuz
OIL surged by the most in four years as traders gauged the impact of the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered by US and Israeli strikes against Iran, […]
No protection for AADK personnel in bribery probe, says DG
PETALING JAYA: The National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) will not compromise on any misconduct or integrity issues involving its members, says its director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh. Read full story Date: 2 […]
Seven detained in Indonesia over alleged illegal mining and tin sand smuggling to Malaysia
JAKARTA: Seven suspects believed to have been involved in illegal mining and smuggling of tin sand from Bangka Belitung Islands to Malaysia have been detained by the Indonesian National Police […]
Heavy rains, thunderstorms expected over seven states, two FTs until 7pm
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a weather warning, with thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast in seven states and the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya […]
Man, 25, claims trial to raping woman with disability
KOTA KINABALU: A 25-year-old man has claimed trial in the Sessions Court here to a charge of raping a woman with Down syndrome at a house in Ranau more than […]
Qatari stocks slide as Iran retaliates; Abu Dhabi, Dubai markets shut for two days
QATAR’s stock market slid in early trade on Monday, while the UAE suspended trading for two days, as the Gulf grappled with Iran’s retaliatory missile and drone strikes-an early sign […]
Bank of Japan deputy governor says rate hikes likely to continue
TOKYO/WAKAYAMA: Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said the central bank is expected to keep raising interest rates but gave no hints on the timing of the next hike, […]
Asian assets slide as Mideast strikes spark oil spike, haven rush
EMERGING Asian stocks and currencies slid on Monday after weekend U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory strikes in the region lifted oil prices and sparked a dash […]
KSL unveils RM15bil GDV Riveria Garden township in JS-SEZ
JOHOR BAHRU: KSL Holdings Bhd has unveiled its RM15 billion estimated gross development value (GDV) Riveria Garden township in Iskandar Puteri, its largest development to date, located within the Johor-Singapore […]
Australian far-right senator censured over ‘inflammatory’ Muslim comments
SYDNEY, March 2 (Reuters) – Australia’s Senate on Monday censured far-right lawmaker Pauline Hanson over “inflammatory and divisive” comments she made about Muslim people during a discussion about the possible […]