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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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National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

Smoking to cost more: BAT Malaysia lights up price tags with new cigarette rates

Cigarette prices for top brands will rise between RM12.40 and RM18.40 per pack starting November 21, 2025

QSR Brands records 31% revenue growth in KFC and Pizza Hut Malaysia for FY2025

QSR Brands (M) Holdings Bhd announced a 31% revenue increase in its core businesses, KFC Malaysia and Pizza Hut Malaysia, for the financial year 2025, reflecting the successful execution of its strategic transformation roadmap and disciplined focus on operational efficiency, innovation and sustainable growth