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Malaysia may need billions more for defence as regional risks increase: Anwar

Prime Minister highlights evolving geopolitics, US-China tensions and developments near Sabah as reasons to boost defence allocation

‘I don’t care’: Trump indifferent on Iran’s World Cup future as conflict intensifies

As Middle East tensions escalate, questions arise over Iran’s ability to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Analysts urge stronger safeguards for Anwar as Israel’s aggression escalates

Experts warn Malaysia’s pro-Palestine stance has raised its global profile, calling for tighter protection of national leaders and reinforced cyber and intelligence defences

Malaysia watching global risks closely: Treasury secretary-general

Datuk Johan Merican says ongoing conflicts, especially in the Middle East, could impact oil prices and inflation, but internal estimates show SST effect on CPI remains minimal for now 

Malaysia seeks new palm oil buyers amid Israel-Iran, Russia-Ukraine turmoil

Johari says conflicts have made key markets high-risk, prompting Malaysia to expand exports beyond its 80 existing trading partners
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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

InDrive faces termination for flouting guidelines

It is the second Russian e-hailing app after Maxim to face ban by Land Public Transport Agency

Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

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