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Sarawak canvas unfurled https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/30/sarawak-canvas-unfurled

Second round of cloud seeding to fill dams in Kedah https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/30/second-round-of-cloud-seeding-to-fill-dams-in-kedah

UM accredited as Dental Education Centre by RCS England https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/30/um-accredited-asdental-education-centre-byrcs-england

Chief Justice Wan Ahmad leads Sabah Governor’s honours list https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/30/chief-justice-wan-ahmad-leads-sabah-governors-honours-list

The tagal way to save nature https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/30/the-tagal-way-to-save-nature

Rompin air quality at unhealthy levels due to plantation fire https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/29/rompin-air-quality-at-unhealthy-levels-due-to-plantation-fire

Man driving while intoxicated kills motorcyclist in Klang crash https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/29/man-driving-while-intoxicated-kills-motorcyclist-in-klang-crash

Kerian padi farmers concerned as planting season delayed due to deferred irrigation https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/29/kerian-padi-farmers-concerned-as-planting-season-delayed-due-to-deferred-irrigation

Thunderstorm, heavy rain warning issued for several states until 9pm (March 29) https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/29/thunderstorm-heavy-rain-warning-issued-for-several-states-until-9pm-march-29

Bushfires in central Sarawak under control, says Bomba https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/29/bushfires-in-central-sarawak-under-control-says-bomba

While Asia is vulnerable, China, Malaysia are buffered from oil shocks - JP Morgan analyst https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/03/29/china-malaysia-have-buffer-from-oil-shocks----jp-morgan-analyst KUALA LUMPUR: A senior JP Morgan analyst says China and Malaysia stand out in Asia as markets that have some buffer from oil shocks due to their relative low reliance on oil imports. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/03/29/china-malaysia-have-buffer-from-oil-shocks----jp-morgan-analyst)

11 saved from house fire in Batang Kali https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/29/11-saved-from-house-fire-in-batang-kali

78 people in six states complete community service for littering https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/29/78-people-in-six-states-complete-community-service-for-littering

Govt maintains fuel subsidies to cushion impact of rising global oil prices https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/29/govt-maintains-fuel-subsidies-to-cushion-impact-of-rising-global-oil-prices

Youth leaders welcome HR Ministry initiatives, support commuter scheme, maternity protection https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/29/youth-leaders-welcome-hr-ministry-initiatives-support-commuter-scheme-maternity-protection

Govt will strengthen food system to ensure stable supply during Middle East conflict, says Mat Sabu https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/29/govt-will-strengthen-food-system-to-ensure-stable-supply-during-middle-east-conflict-says-mat-sabu

Hawkish Fed bets, oil shock set to keep ringgit around 4.00 against US dollar next week https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/03/29/hawkish-fed-bets-oil-shock-set-to-keep-ringgit-around-400-against-us-dollar-next-week KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is expected to trade around the 4.00 level against the US dollar next week, as expectations of a prolonged West Asia conflict weigh on the currency. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/03/29/hawkish-fed-bets-oil-shock-set-to-keep-ringgit-around-400-against-us-dollar-next-week)

PETRONAS denies involvement in reported Philippine fuel supply deal https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/03/29/petronas-denies-involvement-in-reported-philippine-fuel-supply-deal KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS) has denied any involvement in a reported fuel supply deal involving a local government unit in the Philippines. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/03/29/petronas-denies-involvement-in-reported-philippine-fuel-supply-deal)

Hoteliers ramping up for health tourism invasion https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/03/29/hoteliers-ramping-up-for-health-tourism-invasion The Malaysian hospitality sector has entered 2026 not just with momentum but with a fundamental shift in its DNA. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/03/29/hoteliers-ramping-up-for-health-tourism-invasion)

Why Johor is Malaysia’s 2026 investment apex https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/03/29/why-johor-is-malaysias-2026-investment-apex For decades, the narrative surrounding Johor's property market was one of potential, a sleeping giant in the shadow of Singapore's skyline. But as of March 2026, that narrative has shifted from speculation to a high-velocity reality. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/03/29/why-johor-is-malaysias-2026-investment-apex)