BANGKOK (March 30): The toll from Myanmar's earthquake continued to rise on Sunday, as foreign rescue teams and aid rushed into the impoverished country, where hospitals were overwhelmed and some communities scrambled to mount rescue efforts with limited resources.

Myanmar quake death toll hits 1,700 as aid scramble intensifies

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Monday (March 31), announced the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal, Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad, on Sunday night.

Muslims in Malaysia celebrate Aidilfitri tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan will undertake a humanitarian mission to Myanmar in the coming days, following the deadly earthquake that struck central Myanmar on Friday that killed over 1,600.

Foreign minister to undertake humanitarian mission to Myanmar, express Malaysia’s solidarity

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): Police have received three reports regarding a scuffle between Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) enforcement officers and a balloon hawker in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman (TAR) here, which recently went viral.

Balloon seller scuffle: Police open three investigation papers

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck about 27.4 kilometres (17 miles) north of Mandalay, Myanmar, on Sunday afternoon, following the powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that rattled the region two days earlier.

5.1-magnitude aftershock hits north of Mandalay amid series of quakes — USGS

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): Foreign diplomats in Kuala Lumpur have joined Malaysians in celebrating the spirit of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, extending heartfelt greetings and well-wishes through exclusive video messages to Bernama International News Service.

Strengthening bonds: Diplomats share Aidilfitri wishes with Malaysia 

KUALA  LUMPUR (March 30): As Asean Chair for 2025, Malaysia convened the Special Emergency Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Sunday, in response to the powerful earthquake that rocked Myanmar and Thailand.

Asean holds emergency meeting to address aftermath of Myanmar’s quake

JAKARTA (March 30): Authorities have urged both the local government and the public to remain vigilant for potential aftershocks, following a 5.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Banda Aceh, the capital of Aceh province, on Sunday morning.

Authorities urge vigilance, calm after 5.4 magnitude quake hits Indonesia’s Banda Aceh

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): Malaysia has pledged an initial sum of RM10 million in humanitarian aid to support the people of Myanmar who were affected by Friday's devastating earthquake, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PM: Malaysia pledges RM10m in humanitarian aid for earthquake-hit Myanmar

BANGKOK (March 30): The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has urged building owners and occupants across the capital to appoint certified inspectors to assess structural integrity and carry out any necessary repairs, reinforcements, or upgrades to ensure public safety.

Earthquake: Bangkok urges building owners to conduct safety inspections

JAKARTA (March 30): Authorities have urged both the local government and the public to remain vigilant for potential aftershocks, following a 5.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Banda Aceh, the capital of Aceh province, on Sunday morning.

PUTRAJAYA (March 30): The rising trend of individuals declaring bankruptcy voluntarily is becoming a growing concern, signalling that many are struggling with severe financial difficulties.

Insolvency DG warns of rising trend in self-declared bankruptcy

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck about 27.4 kilometres (17 miles) north of Mandalay, Myanmar, on Sunday afternoon, following the powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that rattled the region two days earlier.

KOTA KINABALU (March 29): A young man from Keningau, who was a victim of a job scam syndicate in Cambodia, was rescued early Friday morning and repatriated to Malaysia that night.

Young man rescued from Cambodia job scam repatriated to Malaysia

BANGKOK (March 30): The toll from Myanmar's earthquake continued to rise on Sunday, as foreign rescue teams and aid rushed into the impoverished country, where hospitals were overwhelmed and some communities scrambled to mount rescue efforts with limited resources.

SEOUL (March 30): South Korea, China and Japan held their first economic dialogue in five years on Sunday, seeking to facilitate regional trade, as the three Asian export powers brace for&nbsp;US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

South Korea, China, Japan agree to promote regional trade as Trump tariffs loom

SUBANG (March 30): Fifty members of the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) left for Naypyidaw, Myanmar, on Sunday morning on a humanitarian aid mission and to participate in the search and rescue (SAR) operations for earthquake victims.

Earthquake: 50 SMART team members leave for SAR mission to Myanmar

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): Three Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) enforcement officers involved in an altercation with a balloon vendor on Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman last Friday (March 28) have been temporarily relieved of their duties.

DBKL officers relieved of duties pending probe into balloon vendor incident

BANGKOK (March 30): The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has urged building owners and occupants across the capital to appoint certified inspectors to assess structural integrity and carry out any necessary repairs, reinforcements, or upgrades to ensure public safety.

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): Foreign diplomats in Kuala Lumpur have joined Malaysians in celebrating the spirit of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, extending heartfelt greetings and well-wishes through exclusive video messages to Bernama International News Service.

KUALA &nbsp;LUMPUR (March 30): As Asean Chair for 2025, Malaysia convened the Special Emergency Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Sunday, in response to the powerful earthquake that rocked Myanmar and Thailand.

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30):&nbsp;Malaysia has pledged an initial sum of RM10 million in humanitarian aid to support the people of Myanmar who were affected by Friday's devastating earthquake, said Prime Minister&nbsp;Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Hamas agrees to Gaza ceasefire proposal, the group's chief says

HOUSTON (March 29): The US government has notified foreign partners of Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA of the imminent cancellation of authorisations that allow them to export Venezuelan oil and byproducts, sources close to the decision by US President Donald Trump's administration said on Saturday.

US to revoke authorisations to foreign partners of Venezuela's PDVSA — Reuters

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Monday (March 31), announced the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal, Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad, on Sunday night.

KUALA LUMPUR (March 29): Festive season airfares have remained lower and controlled this year, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook..

Festive season airfares to Sabah, Sarawak remain low, controlled — Loke

(March 29): President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that Ukraine expected a strong response from Western countries to the nearly daily Russian drone attacks on its territory.

Zelenskiy says Ukraine expects strong Western response to Russian drone attacks

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): All parties are urged to stop and always be mindful of making comments, or expressing views that may lead to tension and disrupt the harmony of the country's multi-racial society.

Dewan Rakyat speaker urges all parties to refrain from making racist comments

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): Police have received three reports regarding a scuffle between Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) enforcement officers and a balloon hawker in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman (TAR) here, which recently went viral.

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