March 3, 2025
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Zelensky: Ukraine Prepared to Sign Minerals Agreement Following Tense Meeting with Trump

LONDON, March 3 — Ukraine is prepared to sign a minerals agreement with the United States, President Volodymyr Zelensky told UK media yesterday.‍

March 3, 2025
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Australian Swimming Champion Brianna Throssell Retires with Four Olympic Medals and 39 International Podium Finishes

SYDNEY, March 2 — Australian relay specialist Brianna Throssell announced her retirement from competitive swimming on Sunday, concluding a stellar career that saw her claim four Olympic medals and 18 World Championship podium finishes.‍

March 3, 2025
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Firefly Aerospace Successfully Lands Blue Ghost on the Moon, Achieving Major Private Spaceflight Milestone

WASHINGTON, March 2 — A U.S. company successfully landed its spacecraft on the Moon on Sunday, becoming only the second private mission to achieve this milestone—and the first to land upright.‍

March 3, 2025
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Anwar Provides Cash Assistance to Pahang Fisherman's Family Through 'Ziarah Madani' Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has provided financial assistance to a fisherman's family in Pahang to help ease their financial struggles.

March 3, 2025
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MACC Investigates Former PM Ismail Sabri for Corruption and Money Laundering; Raids Seize RM170 Million in Cash

PUTRAJAYA, March 2 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has initiated an investigation into former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob over allegations of corruption and money laundering.‍

March 3, 2025
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Penang Medical Officer Accused of Misconduct Released on Police Bail

GEORGE TOWN, March 3 — A medical officer from a local hospital, who was detained on Wednesday (Feb 26) to assist in an investigation into alleged misconduct at his workplace, has been released on police bail today.‍

March 2, 2025
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PSG issue warning to Liverpool with dominant Ligue 1 victory over Lille.

PARIS, March 2 – Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Lille, extending their Ligue 1 lead to 16 points ahead of their highly anticipated Champions League showdown with Liverpool.‍

March 2, 2025
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Trump declares English as the official language of the United States.

WASHINGTON, March 2 — President Donald Trump today declared English as the official language of the United States, emphasizing the need for national unity in a country shaped by immigration.‍

March 2, 2025
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Israel approves plan to extend Gaza truce as initial phase nears completion.

JERUSALEM, March 2 – Israel announced today its support for a temporary extension of the truce in Gaza as an interim measure following the conclusion of the first phase of its ceasefire with Hamas.‍

March 2, 2025
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Parliament to discuss mandatory 2pc EPF contributions for foreign workers this week.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — Amendments to the EPF Act 1991 to make foreign worker contributions mandatory are expected to be tabled in Parliament before the Dewan Rakyat sitting ends on Thursday.‍

March 2, 2025
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Floods subside in Sabah’s Paitan district.

KOTA KINABALU, March 2 — Sabah’s Paitan district has fully recovered from floods, with the last two temporary evacuation centres (PPS) closing at 8 pm today.‍

March 2, 2025
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Ramadan: JAKIM and JAWI Mosques and Surau Must Offer the Best Facilities – Mohd Na’im

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — Mosques and suraus under Jakim and JAWI have been directed to provide top facilities for congregants throughout Ramadan, which begins today.