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Citi shuts most UAE branches temporarily as banks evacuate offices in region
DUBAI: Citibank will close most of its United Arab Emirates branches and financial centres through March 14 as a precaution, its website showed on Thursday, as banks in the region […]
Mah Sing signs supplemental agreements for Johor land acquisition
KUALA LUMPUR: Mah Sing Group Bhd’s subsidiary M Industrial Development Sdn Bhd has entered into supplemental agreements to amend certain terms related to its proposed acquisition of freehold land in […]
Bank Negara issues technology risk policy for payment service regulatees
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has released a policy document detailing technology requirements for managing technology risks among payment services regulatees (PRSs). Read full story Date: 12 March, 2026 […]
Ethiopia landslide kills at least 52 people, regional officials say
NAIROBI, March 12 (Reuters) – A landslide in the Gamo Zone of southern Ethiopia earlier this week has killed at least 52 people, regional officials said on Thursday. Read full […]
Thailand seeks apology from Iran after vessel hit in Strait of Hormuz
BANGKOK, March 12 (Reuters) – Thailand’s Foreign Ministry has demanded an apology from Iran over damage caused to a Thai vessel that was hit by a projectile in the Strait […]
Ghana to submit UN resolution on slavery reparations; eyes broad support
LONDON, March 12 (Reuters) – Ghana intends to propose a United Nations resolution recognising transatlantic slavery as the “gravest crime in the history of humankind” and calling for reparations, and […]
Hishammuddin says he is ready to return to Umno if suspension lifted
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein says he is ready to return and be active in Umno once again if his suspension is lifted. Read full story Date: 12 March, […]
Esscom cracks down on illegal resorts, businesses in Semporna
KOTA KINABALU: The Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) has conducted a large two-day operation cracking down on illegal resorts and businesses undermining the tourism sector in Semporna. Read full story […]
Don’t sacrifice Penang’s natural environment for commercial interests, says MCA
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government should undertake a thorough review of the proposed Jelutong landfill rehabilitation and reclamation project following the Environment Department’s rejection of its environmental impact assessment (EIA) […]
Quit rent hike burdens Penang smallholders, says MCA
GEORGE TOWN: The hike in quit rent in Penang has affected smallholders who rely on agricultural land to sustain their families, says Penang MCA. Read full story Date: 12 March, […]