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US federal jury convicts Assad-era Syrian official of torture
WASHINGTON, March 16 (Reuters) – A federal jury in Los Angeles convicted a former Syrian government official, who headed the Damascus Central Prison under the government of ousted Syrian President […]
Arumugam claims trial to causing public alarm
NIBONG TEBAL: An activist pleaded not guilty to a charge of making a statement likely to cause fear or alarm to the public. Read full story Date: 17 March, 2026 […]
Zamri Vinoth arrives in court to face charges over provocative statements
KUALA LUMPUR: Three individuals accused of making statements that sparked provocative debate over religious and racial issues arrived at separate courts this morning to face charges. Read full story Date: […]
Bursa rises slightly on US tech rally, oil crisis remains in focus
KUALA LUMPUR: Traders on Bursa Malaysia were cautiously optimistic about the AI-driven push in US markets overnight as the ongoing crisis in the Middle East continued to dominate the investing […]
Ringgit opens firmer vs US$ on improved sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today, buoyed by improved global sentiment as market participants reacted positively to developments in the oil market. Read full story […]
UAE temporarily closes its airspace as an exceptional precautionary measure
March 17 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates’ General Civil Aviation Authority announced the temporary and full closure of the country’s airspace, as “an exceptional precautionary measure”, amid rapidly evolving […]
Afghan Taliban says 400 killed, 250 injured in Pakistan air strike on Kabul hospital
KABUL, March 17 (Reuters) – At least 400 people were killed and 250 injured in an air strike by Pakistan on a drug users rehabilitation hospital in the Afghan capital […]
Activist Arun Dorasamy to be charged in Jawi magistrate’s court today
NIBONG TEBAL: Activist Arun Dorasamy is expected to be charged under Section 505 (b) of the Penal Code at the magistrate’s court in Jawi on Tuesday (March 17). Read full […]
Ops Hari Raya Aidilfitri: JPJ to use drones to monitor traffic
PUTRAJAYA: Six high-capability drones will be deployed to monitor and detect traffic offences from the air during Ops Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Read full story Date: 17 March, 2026 10:02 am […]
Bus operators warned to comply with speed limiter rule
PUTRAJAYA: Express and tour bus operators are warned to comply immediately with the requirement to install and verify the speed limitation device (SLD). Read full story Date: 17 March, 2026 […]