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KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Industry leaders welcomed the passing of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) (Amendment) Bill 2025, hailing it as a balanced approach that strengthens social security while ensuring business sustainability.

KUANTAN, March 12 — The Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has called on leaders, especially political figures, to serve as a bridge to unite the people and not to ignite fire to the long-standing peaceful coexistence of the people.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Malaysia’s banking system outlook remains stable this year, supported by steady economic performance and sound fundamentals of banks, said Moody’s Rating.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Despite global market volatility, foreign investors have remained net buyers of Malaysia’s Private Debt Securities (PDS) for five consecutive months, underscoring confidence in the country’s corporate bond market.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Police have detected five deepfake videos linked to investment scams, generated using artificial intelligence (AI) technology and widely shared on social media since last year, said Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf.

JEDDAH, March 12 — The United States agreed yesterday to resume military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine after talks where Kyiv said it would accept a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in its conflict with Russia, the countries said in a joint statement.

MANILA, March 12 — Former Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte was sent to The Hague yesterday hours after he was arrested in Manila at the request of the International Criminal Court as part of its probe into a "war on drugs" that defined his presidency.

ANKARA, March 12 — Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan welcomed an agreement between the Kurdish-led and US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Syria’s new government, saying its full implementation would contribute to security and stability in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Bursa Malaysia extended losses at today’s opening, tracking overnight declines on Wall Street and regional markets as global economic uncertainties dampened investor sentiment.

BUENOS AIRES, March 12 — Argentina began a long-awaited trial yesterday of the medical team for soccer star Diego Maradona, over four years after his death in 2020, in a case that has riled emotions in the South American country where the World Cup winner is still revered.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Short-term rates are expected to remain stable today following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system.

MANCHESTER, March 12 — Manchester United plan to build a new two billion pound (RM11.6 billion) 100,000-seat stadium that will be the biggest in Britain, next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announced yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received a courtesy call from the United States Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — The Malaysian Institute of Integrity (IIM) in collaboration with the Malaysian Centre for Policy and Economic Affairs Foundation (Yayasan PEACE) yesterday launched a book titled Mandate for Integrity and Governance: Malaysia Madani.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early trade today as the US Dollar Index (DXY) eased to 103.419 points from 103.900 points previously, despite stronger-than-expected US job openings, an economist said.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil clarified that the RM250,000 compound issued against Maestra Broadcast Network System Sdn Bhd was granted by the Deputy Public Prosecutor under the amended Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588), which took effect on February 11.

SABAK BERNAM, March 12 — The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department will take precautionary measures by focusing on areas plagued by storms and whirlwinds in the state, especially in Sekinchan.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar PETALING JAYA, March 12 — Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has allocated RM30,000 to distribute Platform Selangor (PLATS) digital coupons at six Ramadan bazaars. Petaling Jaya Mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon said 2,000 digital coupons, each worth RM15, have been handed...

SHAH ALAM, March 11 — A 16-year-old girl was reported missing after leaving her family’s home in Section 20 on Sunday.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — An MP is entitled to a fixed allowance of RM25,700 monthly, as well as other claims depending on their eligibility, said the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).