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Malaysian insurance sector poised for major reforms under reset initiatives
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian insurance industry is poised to enter a new phase of major reforms under government-led RESET initiatives, including the introduction of the medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) […]
Britain responding to suspected drone strike at Cyprus base, says UK Defence Ministry
LONDON: British forces are responding to a suspected drone strike at its military base in Cyprus, the defence ministry said Monday, with no casualties reported. Read full story Date: 2 […]
Israel strikes Beirut suburbs in response to Hezbollah attack
BEIRUT: The Israeli military launched strikes on Lebanon, including the capital Beirut, to target Hezbollah, it said on Monday, after Tehran-backed Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel in response to the […]
Cops: Hunter in Kota Belud died from gunshot wounds, not a fall
KOTA KINABALU: A man who was earlier reported to have died after falling from a tree while hunting in Kota Belud was actually shot, police said. Read full story Date: […]
Malaysian Embassy in Abu Dhabi closes
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, will close to the public due to the ongoing regional security situation. Read full story Date: 2 March, 2026 […]
House in Nibong Tebal, several vehicles destroyed in early morning blaze
NIBONG TEBAL: A house in Kampung Lima Kongsi here was destroyed in a fire on Monday (March 2) morning. Read full story Date: 2 March, 2026 11:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Asian airline shares fall as US-Iran conflict disrupts travel, raises oil prices
SYDNEY: Shares in Australia’s Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and Japan Airlines were down more than 5% on Monday after the U.S. and Israel launched large-scale strikes on Iran over the […]
Bursa investors flee stocks on Middle East conflict, oil-related shares jump
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia pulled back as traders reacted to the conflict in the Middle East, which is expected to dirupt crude supply and sap risk appetite for equities. Read […]
Ringgit opens marginally lower vs greenback after Middle East strike
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened marginally lower against the US dollar on the first trading day of March as risk-off sentiment intensified following a joint United States-Israel strike on Iran […]
Market positioning may limit fallout on Malaysia from Middle East conflict – economist
KUALA LUMPUR: The economic impact on Malaysia from the latest conflict in the Middle East could remain contained if tensions do not prolong, although near-term market volatility cannot be ruled […]