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No Malaysians affected after strong Japan quake triggers tsunami alerts

Authorities urge vigilance as powerful tremor off northeastern coast raises risk warnings and disrupts transport

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Hormuz traffic collapses after weekend escalation threatens fragile truce

Shipping through key oil chokepoint dwindles as Iran–U.S. tensions flare, driving up insurance costs and rattling energy markets

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Iran weighs Pakistan talks as ceasefire deadline looms

Tehran signals conditional openness to U.S. negotiations while accusing Washington of coercive tactics amid rising oil prices and regional tensions

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Malaysia - Singapore leaders press for diplomacy as Middle East war disrupts energy flows

Anwar Ibrahim and Lawrence Wong coordinate response to supply shocks and back ceasefire efforts amid fears over Strait of Hormuz closure

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Concerns rise over Bumiputera economic framework amid warnings of elite wealth concentration

Critics and policy observers are questioning a proposed framework aimed at strengthening Bumiputera economic participation

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Nation eyes deeper role in global defence supply chain as local firms expand capabilities

The government is seeking to position its defence industry within the global supply chain for high-value components, with the government mandating greater local...

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US–Iran ceasefire on brink as naval seizure, blockade tensions and stalled talks escalate crisis

A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared close to collapse after Washington seized an Iranian cargo vessel and Tehran vowed retaliation

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Holiday Inn & Suites Penang Prai secures triple nomination at Asian Tourism & Hospitality Awards

The newly opened Holiday Inn & Suites Penang Prai has been shortlisted for three categories at the Asian Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2025–2026

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Powerful 7.5-magnitude quake off Japan triggers tsunami warnings, mass coastal evacuations

A strong offshore quake struck northeastern Japan, prompting tsunami alerts of up to three metres, suspension of transport services and an emergency government...

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UTM embarks on comprehensive cat food research collaboration

These efforts are expected to yield data-driven insights that can significantly improve product efficacy, digestibility, and overall feline health outcomes.

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Guarantee scheme and tax relief measures worth RM5b declared to ease SME strain

Anwar announces targeted financial guarantees, tax flexibility and customs relief as Malaysia moves to shield micro, small and medium enterprises from rising co...

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Anti-smuggling crackdown intensifies as global energy crisis fuels subsidy leakage risks

Fadillah warns that global fuel price shocks and widening regional price gaps are driving increased smuggling of subsidised goods