HEADLINES

Middle East conflict 2026

First Malaysian ship passes through Strait of Hormuz – Iran Embassy

'Iran does not forget its friends,’ the embassy said on X, alongside an image of the vessel granted passage

Give due credit to Malaysia’s stance on Iran issue: PM

Anwar cites stronger ties with Tehran and safe Hormuz passage as outcomes of firm foreign policy stance

Safe passage of Malaysian oil tankers steadies supply outlook amid global tensions

Analysts say uninterrupted flows support short-term stability in supply and subsidies, though pump price impact remains modest

Govt eyes alternative transit routes, nearer markets to keep VM2026 on track

Tourism deputy sec-gen Chua says global uncertainty may favour Malaysia as travellers shift to closer, stable destinations

Petronas eyes alternative energy routes as Hormuz crisis deepens

The national oil company is studying how countries in the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia, are managing supply disruptions

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Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Heritage players controversy: Be ready for the worst, says TMJ

Despite not having an official role in the national football set up, Johor Crown Prince vows will fight up to the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) if FIFA’s decision not in Malaysia’s favour

Elmina crash: prominent figures from Serba Dinamik, Awesome Media Network in flight operator’s company structure  

A deeper look at private jet operator Jet Valet Sdn Bhd, whose Beechcraft Model 390 aircraft crashed in Bandar Elmina, Shah Alam last month, has revealed the presence of prominent corporate figures whose other entities have come under the radar of authorities.