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We cannot hold: Truckers warn of rising costs, halted projects as diesel surge

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 -- Malaysia's lorry industry is taking a direct hit from surging diesel prices, with operators warning of halted construction, shrinking fleets and mounting pressure that could s... Read More


Americans say rising gas prices show the personal cost of Iran war

Kuala Lampur, April 2 -- At a gas station in the Washington suburbs, drivers confronted the harsh domestic repercussions of the war on Iran, as spiking fuel prices hit household budgets hard. Jeanne ... Read More


Cuban children's heart hospital makes tough choices amid US blockade

HAVANA, April 2 -- Doctors at Cuba's main pediatric heart hospital face wrenching decisions as a US fuel blockade further strains an already fragile health system: which children receive life-saving t... Read More


Hong Kong's 'hero trees' lose their glory as climate warms

HONG KONG, April 2 -- Hong Kong's beloved kapok trees are not blooming the way they used to, drawing concern from conservationists who see it as a sign that nature is falling out of sync as the climat... Read More


Riding the wave of success: Local film Malaikat Malam collects RM10.2m in early screenings and first week

Kuala Lampur, April 2 --   KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 - The local film Malaikat Malam has recorded a box office collection of RM10.2 million during its early screenings and first week, solidifying it... Read More


Ninth Malaysia International Film Festival announces new theme, partnerships and ambassador lineup

Kuala Lampur, April 2 --   KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 - Experiencing international cinema is a surreal journey-an opportunity to step into worlds shaped by different cultures, perspectives and voices... Read More


The innovation imperative's missing ingredient - Ahmad Ibrahim

Kuala Lampur, April 2 -- We live in an age canonised by innovation. From Silicon Valley boardrooms to government economic strategies, the mantra is relentless: disrupt, iterate, accelerate. We celebra... Read More


Proton says 2026 Q1 sales hit highest level since 2004, driven by EV growth

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 -- National carmaker Proton said its total sales for the first quarter of 2026 reached their highest level since 2004, supported by strong demand across both internal combustion ... Read More


Trump threatens to bomb Iran into stone age in two to three weeks: Asean badly impacted by such rhetoric - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, April 2 -- The latest rhetoric from Washington marks a dangerous escalation in an already volatile conflict. The monthly energy subsidies of the government have gone from RM700 million t... Read More


Fifa: More than three million tickets released in final World Cup sales phase

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The fourth and final phase of ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup in North America began yesterday, Fifa announced. The phase for the June 11-July 19 event in the United States... Read More