March 11, 2026
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US Destroys Iranian Minelaying Vessels Near Strait of Hormuz as Trump Issues Strong Warning

WASHINGTON, March 11 — The United States has carried out a large-scale attack on Iranian vessels suspected of laying naval mines, as President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Tehran over any attempt to disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

March 11, 2026
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Sultan of Selangor Receives RM8.48m in Business Zakat from Five Companies, with PKNS and Sime Darby Property as Top Contributors

SHAH ALAM, March 11 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, yesterday received business zakat contributions amounting to RM8.48 million from five state government-linked companies and corporate organisations.

March 11, 2026
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Prasarana says its staff and systems are fully prepared to manage the expected surge in travel during the Aidilfitri festive season.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — The public can continue to rely on public transport for their Aidilfitri preparations, as operational and technical readiness has been ensured to remain at an optimal level throughout the festive period.

March 11, 2026
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Education Ministry Declares March 18 an Additional Holiday for Schools Nationwide.

PUTRAJAYA, March 11 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) has announced that March 18, 2026 will be an additional school holiday for all schools nationwide in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

March 10, 2026
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Manchester City to face Liverpool in high-stakes FA Cup quarter-final

LONDON, March 10 — Manchester City are set to take on Liverpool in a blockbuster FA Cup quarter-final, while quadruple-chasing Arsenal will travel to Southampton.

March 10, 2026
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Eric and Donald Jr. Trump support autonomous drone venture amid Iran conflict and ethics scrutiny

NEW YORK, March 10 — Donald Trump’s sons are backing a new business venture to produce autonomous drones, including military systems, raising further conflict-of-interest concerns as the US president oversees operations in Iran.

March 10, 2026
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Three brothers convicted of sex trafficking women through luxury real estate network

NEW YORK, March 10 — Three brothers were found guilty of sex trafficking yesterday after a trial revealed they exploited their influence in the luxury real estate industry to target and assault women over several years.

March 10, 2026
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Food delivery rider killed after car crashes into him during U-turn in Melaka

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — A 31-year-old food delivery rider was killed after his Honda C100 motorcycle was hit by a Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid while attempting a U-turn on Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman near Taman Ikhsan, Batu Berendam, yesterday evening.

March 10, 2026
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Migrant Repatriation Programme 2.0 counters to shut from March 19–25 for Aidilfitri

PUTRAJAYA, March 10 — Counters for the Migrant Repatriation Programme 2.0 (PRM 2.0) will be temporarily closed from March 19 to 25 in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration.

March 10, 2026
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JPJ warns Thai vehicles without ICP will not be allowed beyond Malaysia’s border checkpoints

ARAU, March 10 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has warned that it will take firm action against Thai vehicles entering Malaysia without an International Circulation Permit (ICP), particularly if they are found more than two kilometres from the country’s border entry points.

March 9, 2026
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AFC Ajax appoints Óscar García as head coach, while Fred Grim returns to an academy role.

PARIS, March 9 — The PARIS, March 9 — AFC Ajax have appointed Óscar García as their new head coach, while Fred Grim returns to his previous position within the club’s academy.

March 9, 2026
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New York police confirm a homemade bomb was thrown near an anti-Islam protest in Manhattan.

NEW YORK, March 9 — New York police have confirmed that a device thrown near an anti-Islam protest outside the mayor’s residence in Manhattan was a functional improvised explosive device (IED) that could have caused serious injury or death.