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Nation
China points finger at US, says it's responsible for Hormuz chaos

BEIJING (dpa): China has blamed the United States and Israel for the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has disrupted global oil and gas exports through the key waterway.
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AseanPlus News
Indonesian powerhouse Barasuara set to ignite the stage in KL with its mini showcase on Saturday (April 4)

Alternative top rock group Barasuara is set to take the stage in Kuala Lumpur for an exclusive showcase in KL this Saturday (April 4).
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Business
HLEP project strengthens Perak's position as driver of green economy

IPOH: The implementation of the RM5.8 billion Hydro Life Extension Programme (HLEP), supported by the development of a Centralised Placement Facility as a strategic component in the Sungai Perak hydroelectric corridor, continues to strengthen Perak's position as a driver of the country's future green economy.
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Nation
Govt chief sec to announce WFH policy soon

PETALING JAYA: The guidelines for the work-from-home (WFH) policy will be announced soon by Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, says Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.
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South Korea
From luggage-friendly buses to airport links, South Korea smooths travel beyond Seoul

SEOUL: With international visitors increasingly venturing beyond Seoul to more outlying provinces, local governments across South Korea are moving to improve transportation access, aiming to accommodate a seasonal rise in tourism as spring begins
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Entertainment
Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham attacked by female stalker

This is not the 76-year-old Grammy winner's first brush with the woman.
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AseanPlus News
Legendary P. Ramlee's top hits go classic at the International Carnatic Music Festival 2026 in KL from April 24

A Malaysian reinterpretation of Carnatic music through a national cultural lens, as KL hostsa global Carnatic music celebration blending heritage, unity, and accessibility.
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Living
Clothing smells musty? How you can dry and freshen up your laundry

If your clothes still smell musty after a wash cycle, check your washing machine and have a good look at the garment itself - and consider how you dry it, too.
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Vietnam
Sweeping changes to Vietnam regulations on deportation take effect April 1

HANOI: Vietnam has overhauled its deportation regulations for foreign nationals, with a new decree starting effect on April 1, aimed at streamlining procedures while strengthening human rights protections.
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Nation
Zafrul: Future stimulus must be targeted, gradual, timely

PETALING JAYA: Any stimulus or additional initiative for the people's wellbeing must be more structured, implemented gradually and activated only when circumstances require it, says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
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Nation
OKU motorcyclist dies after crashing into lorry in Sg Petani

SUNGAI PETANI: A person with disabilities (OKU) riding a motorcycle has been killed in a collision with a lorry at Jalan Permatang Gedong, near here, on Wednesday (April 1) night.
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AseanPlus News
Olympic star Janet Lin partners with Smile Xu to launch the AJGA Charity Classic, a pathway for junior golfers to compete in top events

The event is recognised by the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), and it also serves as a qualifier for two prestigious AJGA open junior championships.
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Forex
Ringgit expected to strengthen to RM3.92

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is expected to continue strengthening against the US dollar, with its 2026 forecast revised to average around RM3.92 (2025 average: RM4.28), said MBSB Investment Bank Bhd.
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Nation
Court of Appeal reserves judgment in Ivana Smit negligence suit

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has reserved its judgment in an appeal filed by the government in a lawsuit brought by the family of deceased Dutch model Ivana Smit, who was awarded RM1.1mil in damages over negligence in the investigation of her death.
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Corporate News
Bintai Kinden wins RM45mil TNB job

PETALING JAYA: Bintai Kinden Corp Bhd (BKCB) has accepted a letter of award from Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) for the maintenance of a transmission main intake (PMU) in Bukit Tengah, Penang, worth RM44.65mil.
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China
Jealous China woman clings to truck to follow husband; man threatens divorce after male doctor examines pregnant wife

SHANGHAI: A woman in China who suspected her husband of infidelity clung to the back of his truck to follow him until being found by the police.
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World
Russia says it's ready to help resolve Iran conflict

MOSCOW, April ⁠2 (Reuters) - Russia is ready to ⁠contribute to resolving the ‌Iran conflict and President Vladimir Putin is continuing to talk with regional leaders, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov ⁠said on Thursday.
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Nation
KL, Jakarta, Singapore seek to bolster trilateral defence ties

JAKARTA: Trilateral military cooperation between Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore needs to be strengthened and expanded in line with the close and strategic geographical position shared by the three countries.
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Indonesia
Tsunami waves observed, over 90 aftershocks recorded after 7.6 quake off North Sulawesi

JAKARTA: A total of 93 aftershocks have been recorded, with tsunami waves observed following a magnitude 7.6 earthquake that struck waters off North Sulawesi earlier on Thursday (April 2)
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Markets
FBM KLCI dips below 1,700 as Trump signals continued Iran strikes

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI slipped below the 1,700-point level as escalating Middle East tensions weighed on sentiment after U.S. President Donald Trump signalled more aggressive strikes on Iran.