Key Developments Across Politics, Economy and Society Saturday | 7 March 2026 By TNS News Team KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia enters the weekend with a mix of political developments, security concerns and economic uncertainty as global tensions continue to ripple across domestic markets. Here are the top developments shaping the country today. Security: Authorities Monitor…
Iranian state media confirms the death of the Supreme Leader’s son and presumed heir, effectively ending decades of succession planning as the interim Leadership Council takes control. BY TNS NEWS TEAM KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 2 – The killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his son, Mojtaba, in a joint United States–Israeli strike on…
US-Israeli strikes trigger energy disruption, aviation shutdowns and a strategic supply shock, raising risks for Asia’s growth engines and Malaysia’s investment outlook. BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 – History does not always announce itself. On February 28, 2026, it arrived before dawn. The United States and Israel launched a coordinated…
TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on the United States and Iran to exercise restraint and return to diplomatic channels, warning that the mounting tensions between the two nations risk tipping the region into open conflict with devastating global consequences. In a statement…
Shan Saeed says disciplined policy, low inflation and steady growth will keep the ringgit resilient within ASEAN BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 — As global investors look ahead to 2026, the Malaysian ringgit is increasingly being assessed through the lens of structural strength rather than short-term volatility. According to Shan…
