DUBAI, March 17 — Missiles and drones struck the United Arab Emirates on Monday, killing one civilian, disrupting operations at Dubai International Airport, and triggering a fire at a key oil hub.

PUTRAJAYA, March 17 — Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia (LLM) expects traffic to exceed 3.49 million vehicles across major highways and connecting routes nationwide during peak Aidilfitri travel days.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) is offering a record 251,752 seats across its Electric Train Service (ETS) and KTM Intercity services in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — The government will provide a 50% toll discount nationwide for two days in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced today.

INDIAN WELLS (United States), March 16 — Aryna Sabalenka saved a match point and rallied to beat Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) yesterday, claiming her long-awaited first Indian Wells title.

SYDNEY, March 16 — Australia’s transport minister announced today that the country will not be deploying a navy ship to the Strait of Hormuz, despite US President Donald Trump urging other nations to send warships to help secure the strategic waterway.

WASHINGTON, March 16 — President Donald Trump warned today that NATO could face a “very bad” future if US allies fail to assist in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the vital oil shipping route effectively blocked by Iran amid the Mideast conflict.‍

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh has said that the federal government’s RM33 million direct allocation for Kuala Lumpur’s road maintenance is inadequate to handle the city’s heavy traffic.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng today urged the government to assist Malaysian companies in reclaiming their share of an estimated US$166 billion (RM543 billion) in tariffs that the United States illegally collected since 2025.

IPOH, March 16 — A 19-year-old man was found dead in a drain near a field along Jalan Menglembu Impiana 12, Taman Menglembu Impiana Adril, here yesterday.

SHANGHAI, March 15 — Kimi Antonelli claimed his first Formula One grand prix victory today in China, finishing ahead of Mercedes teammate George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, who earned his first podium with Ferrari.

TAIPEI, March 15 — Taiwan today reported a renewed surge in Chinese air force activity around the island after more than two weeks of relative quiet, which had prompted speculation in Taipei over Beijing’s intentions.