March 3, 2026
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Police seeking artist, husband over alleged RM1.5m land scam highlighted in viral Threads post

SEREMBAN, March 3 — Police are looking for a female artist and her husband to assist in investigations into an alleged fraud involving the sale of non-existent Selangor state land lots, which reportedly caused losses of RM1.5 million in January.

March 3, 2026
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MACC arrests traffic officer over alleged RM30,000 protection payments from transport companies

KUANTAN, March 3 — A traffic officer has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on suspicion of soliciting and accepting around RM30,000 in bribes from several individuals and lorry company owners in exchange for shielding them from enforcement action.

March 2, 2026
World
World
100 days out: World Cup preparations overshadowed by conflict, unrest, and visa concerns

LOS ANGELES, March 2 — With just 100 days to go, the countdown to the 2026 World Cup begins amid global tensions, from US-Israeli strikes on Iran to rising violence in Mexico and concerns over US visa policies.

March 2, 2026
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World
Switzerland calls for renewed diplomacy following Gulf attacks, as fresh Middle East violence overshadows Geneva talks

GENEVA, March 2 — Switzerland has called for a return to diplomacy as Tehran carried out retaliatory strikes across the Gulf, three days after mediated talks between United States and Iran in Geneva.

March 2, 2026
World
World
Mediator Oman says ‘door to diplomacy’ between United States and Iran remains open, urges fresh negotiations

MUSCAT, March 2 — Badr Albusaidi, the foreign minister of Oman who recently facilitated talks between Iran and the United States, said the “door to diplomacy remains open” despite the latest escalation in the region.

March 2, 2026
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KTMB deploys 26 additional trains for Hari Raya, provides 285,000 seats to accommodate balik kampung surge

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will operate 26 additional train services from March 17 to 29 in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri to cater to strong demand from passengers heading back to their hometowns.

March 2, 2026
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Anwar: EPF’s 6.15% dividend for 2025 reflects fund’s resilience amid global challenges

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — The 6.15 per cent dividend announced for both Conventional and Shariah savings for 2025 highlights the solid performance of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and sustained public trust in the country’s retirement savings framework, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

March 2, 2026
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Putrajaya monitoring Middle East unrest closely; Malaysians in Oman confirmed safe

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — No Malaysians have been reported affected by the current security situation in Oman so far, according to a media advisory issued Sunday by Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia.

March 1, 2026
World
World
Bezzecchi claims victory in Thailand MotoGP season opener as defending champion Marquez fails to finish

LONDON, March 1 — UK Defence Secretary John Healey today stated that “few people will mourn” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, marking the British government’s first public comment on the Iranian supreme leader’s death in US-Israeli strikes.

March 1, 2026
World
World
UK defence secretary says few will grieve Iran’s Khamenei after reported death

LONDON, March 1 — UK Defence Secretary John Healey today stated that “few people will mourn” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, marking the British government’s first public comment on the Iranian supreme leader’s death in US-Israeli strikes.

March 1, 2026
World
World
Helicopter crash in western Kenya kills MP and five others

NAIROBI, March 1 — Six people, including a lawmaker, died when a helicopter crashed in western Kenya, according to President William Ruto and local media reports.

March 1, 2026
Local
Local
Middle East flight disruptions leave KLIA unaffected, terminals operating normally despite cancellations

SEPANG, March 1 — Operations at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) remain smooth and orderly despite several flight cancellations linked to the escalating situation in the Middle East, according to Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB).