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World
South African farm groups welcome fuel levy cut, urge further support measures
JOHANNESBURG, March 31 (Xinhua) -- South African agricultural organizations AgriSA and Agbiz on Tuesday welcomed the government's temporary reduction of the general fuel levy, calling it "timely relief" for both producers and consumers, while urging additional measures to protect the country's food system.
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Football
Soccer-Relegation-battling Spurs appoint De Zerbi as manager
LONDON, March 31 (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur have appointed Roberto De Zerbi as their manager on a long-term contract, the Premier League club said on Tuesday, and the Italian coach has seven games to steer the North London side to safety.
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Football
Malaysia's Asian Cup qualifying campaign ends with defeat
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia have ended their Group F AFC Asian Cup qualifiers in defeat, losing 1-3 to Vietnam at the Nam Dinh Stadium on Tuesday (March 31).
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Nation
Malaysia, WHO step up cooperation on infectious diseases
KUALA LUMPUR: Cooperation between Malaysia and the World Health Organisation (WHO) will strengthen the country's preparedness and early warning systems against infectious disease threats, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
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World
Warren Buffett will not commit to more donations to Gates Foundation
March 31 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett on Tuesday declined to commit to continuing his annual multibillion-dollar donations to the Gates Foundation, following the recent release of materials about late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's relationship with the nonprofit and its co-founder Bill Gates.
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Nation
TNB announces April AFA rate with slightly lower electricity rebate
KUALA LUMPUR: Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has announced the Automatic Fuel Adjustment (AFA) rate for April, with consumers set to receive a slightly reduced rebate of 0.47 sen per kilowatt hour (kWh).
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Golf
Golf-Woods stepping away for treatment after DUI arrest, will miss Masters
March 31 (Reuters) - Tiger Woods said on Tuesday he is stepping away to seek treatment and focus on his health after pleading not guilty to DUI charges stemming from his rollover crash in Florida last week.
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Nation
Dr Wee pays tribute to late Lim Guan Teik
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has extended his condolences to the family of ACCCIM President Tan Sri Lim Guan Teik, who passed away on Monday (March 30) night at the age of 91.
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Nation
Three arrested over defamatory, seditious content insulting Johor royal institution
JOHOR BARU: Police have arrested three individuals over a TikTok video allegedly containing seditious, defamatory and insulting remarks against Islam, national leaders and state institutions.
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Technology
Tether cuts two gold traders hired three months ago, source says
LONDON, March 31 (Reuters) - Tether has let go two senior precious metals traders it hired from HSBC only three months ago, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.
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AseanPlus News
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Tuesday (March 31, 2026)
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Tuesday (March 31, 2026).
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AseanPlus News
US-Israel-Iran war enters second month, shakes global energy markets
A month after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, the conflict has spiralled into a widening regional crisis, roiling global energy markets as Malaysia steps up calls for restraint and de-escalation.
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World
Senegal president backs new anti-LGBT law banning 'promotion'
DAKAR, March 31 (Reuters) - Senegal's president has approved a bill doubling the maximum prison term for same-sex sexual acts to 10 years and criminalising any efforts to promote homosexuality, allowing it to take effect, according to an official statement.
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Thailand
Blazes cloak northern Thailand in hazardous air pollution
Swathes of northern Thailand choked under a blanket of haze caused by crop burning and forest fires, putting the country's second city atop global air pollution rankings on Tuesday.
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AseanPlus News
Vietnam LNG power project eyes green pivot on soaring gas prices
Vingroup JSC has asked the Vietnamese government to allow it to replace a large liquefied natural gas power project with renewable energy, citing surging fuel prices.
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Nation
Terengganu DVS investigating viral cat abuse video
DUNGUN: The Terengganu Veterinary Services Department (DVS) has received more than 300 complaints regarding an incident in which a cat was reportedly abused by two children.
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Nation
Existing standing orders already curb MPs from raising 3R issues
PETALING JAYA: Existing rules already prohibit Members of Parliament (MPs) from raising sensitive matters related to race, religion and royalty (3R).
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Badminton
Jonassen, Seu Bok and Daren to help being back the best of Zii Jia
PETALING JAYA: More minds, better solutions.
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Nation
Motorcyclist killed after losing control, crashing into tree
MUAR: A 22-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a road accident along Jalan Parit Unas here on Tuesday (March 31).
