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Ceasefire won’t automatically lower fuel prices, govt warns but subsidised prices remain in place
PUTRAJAYA, April 8 — The Madani government will keep subsidised fuel prices in place despite recent fluctuations in global crude oil markets, the Ministry of Finance announced today. Global crude […]
First ships move through Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran ceasefire takes hold
CAIRO, April 8 — Vessel movements resumed on Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz following a ceasefire announced by the United States (US) and Iran, ship-tracking service MarineTraffic said on […]
Indonesia deports British fugitive wanted in Spain over drug, money laundering charges
JAKARTA, April 8 — Indonesia has deported a Briton arrested on the resort island of Bali last month for alleged transnational drug trafficking and money laundering in Spain, immigration officials […]
Israel resumes strikes in south Lebanon, says truce with Iran excludes Beirut
BEIRUT, April 9 — Israel renewed its strikes in south Lebanon on Wednesday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted the Iran war truce does not include Lebanon. The strikes […]
Fahmi: So long as they follow the law, journalists should be allowed to do their jobs
PUTRAJAYA, April 8 — Journalists must be given the space to carry out their duties, as long as they comply with regulations and do not violate established laws, said Communications […]
US and Iran claim victory as last-minute ceasefire holds, Strait of Hormuz reopens
TEHRAN, April 8 — A ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared to be holding Wednesday after the rivals agreed a two-week truce to the war that has killed […]
Trump: China prompted Iran to negotiate ceasefire, AFP reports
WASHINGTON, April 8 — US President Donald Trump told AFP on Thursday that he believes China got Iran to negotiate a ceasefire in the war against Israel and the United […]
Ringgit jumps to 3.97 against US dollar as US-Iran ceasefire lifts sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — The ringgit strengthened to close at 3.97 against the US dollar today, as optimism returned following a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran […]
Grab rolls out 13 AI features to sharpen superapp edge across South-east Asia
JAKARTA, April 8 — South-east Asia’s top ride-hailing and delivery firm, Grab, has unveiled 13 new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features at its annual GrabX 2026 showcase, positioning its platform as […]
Bursa Malaysia jumps 1.16pc as US-Iran ceasefire lifts market sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Bursa Malaysia ended broadly higher, with the benchmark index rising 1.16 per cent to close near the 1,700 mark, supported by positive sentiment following news […]