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Kenya arrests man trying to smuggle over 2,000 live ants in his luggage
NAIROBI, March 12 (Reuters) – A man was arrested with more than 2,200 live garden ants in his luggage at Nairobi’s main airport this week amid a rise in cases […]
Govt to standardise renovation application procedures nationwide
PUTRAJAYA: The government has agreed to standardise application procedures and technical requirements for renovation works involving residential and commercial premises nationwide. Read full story Date: 12 March, 2026 6:00 pm […]
Thunderstorms, heavy rain in several states until 7pm, says MetMalaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in several states until 7pm on Thursday (March 12). Read full story […]
Cannabis farm case: Ex-diplomat and son acquitted of drug charges
KUALA LUMPUR: A former Malaysian diplomat and his son walked away as free men after the Temerloh High Court acquitted them of three drug-related charges, including the planting of 102 […]
GPS leader dismisses claims proposed 17 new state seats distributed among component parties
KUCHING: A Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) leader has dismissed allegations that Sarawak’s proposed 17 new state seats have been distributed among the coalition’s component parties. Read full story Date: 12 […]
Hong Kong authorities raid two brokers and a hedge fund in crackdown on insider trading
HONG KONG: Hong Kong authorities said on Thursday they had launched an insider trading probe into two brokerages and a hedge fund, arresting eight people in its biggest crackdown on […]
Airlines feel ‘powerless’ amid West Asia conflict, but AirAsia remains resilient, says Fernandes
KUALA LUMPUR: Airlines feel “pretty powerless” at present amid escalating geopolitical tensions and volatile fuel prices, with little visibility on how the unfolding West Asia conflict will affect the aviation industry, said Tan […]
Dollar near 2026 highs as volatile oil fans inflation spike fears
SINGAPORE/LONDON: The dollar gained for a third consecutive session on Thursday, staying close to its strongest levels this year as surging crude prices stoked inflation worries, which could potentially force […]
South Korea to discipline officials over delays in recovering remains of Jeju Air crash victims
SEOUL, March 12 (Reuters) – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has ordered tough disciplinary action against officials responsible for delays in recovering the remains of victims from the 2024 […]
World faces largest-ever oil supply disruption on Middle East war, IEA says
LONDON, March 12 (Reuters) – The war in the Middle East is creating the biggest oil supply disruption in the history of the global market, the International Energy Agency said […]