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Roadworks nationwide hit by rising costs, with hundreds of projects already delayed, says Ahmad Maslan
KULAI, April 13 — Road construction and maintenance projects nationwide are expected to face further delays due to rising construction material prices and diesel costs linked to tensions in West […]
Posting about badminton or shopping during WFH? Our eyes are on you, Home Ministry sec-gen warns staff
PUTRAJAYA, April 13 — Home Ministry secretary-general Datuk Awang Alik Jeman today warned civil servants against posting photos or updates on social media that may suggest they are neglecting their […]
Look out for unusual fuel sales to curb smuggling, home ministry tells cops on border petrol station duty
PUTRAJAYA, April 13 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today told the police to use data to spot suspicious activity at petrol stations near Malaysia’s borders, focusing on […]
Oil prices spike past US$100 on Iran tensions, US blockade announcement
 TOKYO, April 13 — The US oil benchmark rebounded above US$100 a barrel today after peace talks between the United States and Iran failed to make a breakthrough, and with […]
IMF chief raises alarm over AI threats to global monetary system stability
 WASHINGTON, April 13 — The global monetary system is not prepared to address artificial intelligence’s rapidly escalating risks, the IMF managing director warned yesterday, as a new Anthropic model […]
Festive week ahead for Malaysia with Tamil New Year, Vaisakhi and Vishu celebrations from tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — Tamil and Sikh communities will celebrate Tamil New Year and Vaisakhi, tomorrow (April 14), while the Malayalee community will observe Vishu on April 15, reflecting […]
LRT disruption: Kelana Jaya line hit by delays after Universiti station fault, Rapid Rail activates shuttle service
KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — Train services on the Kelana Jaya LRT line are experiencing delays following a track switch disruption at Universiti station, operator Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd said […]
Spain’s Sanchez seeks closer China ties amid strains with US
 BEIJING, April 13 — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins a three-day visit to China today, aiming to strengthen trade ties with the world’s second-largest economy as relations with […]
Russia, Ukraine trade accusations as short Easter ceasefire ends after 32 hours
 KHARKIV, April 13 — A truce between Russia and Ukraine to mark the Orthodox Easter formally expired today, both sides having accused each other of thousands of violations, despite […]
Ringgit opens mixed, weakens against US dollar amid safe-haven demand
 KUALA LUMPUR, April 13  — The ringgit opened mostly higher against major currencies today, but eased slightly against the US dollar amid growing external uncertainties and firmer demand for […]