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A FlyDubai Boeing 737 Max passenger aircraft takes off from Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 2, 2026. - (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP)

Despite its significant geographical and climatic potential to become the nation's renewable energy (RE) hub or economic hotspot, Kelantan has seen slow adoption of renewable energy technology at the household and small and medium enterprise (SME) levels. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pixabay

The Malayan tapir, locally known as tenuk or cipan, is easily recognised by its distinctive body colouration, featuring a large white patch across the middle of its body, with a black head and hindquarters.

Vessels are seen anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Khasab on Oman northern Musandam Peninsula. Photo by AFP.

As global oil prices surge and fiscal pressures intensify, Malaysia has rolled out new austerity measures to strengthen its financial position.

Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent on Thursday reinforced expectations that the central bank will likely hold the rate throughout 2026, although investment banks and research houses caution that prolonged geopolitical tensions and higher oil prices could still alter the inflation outlook.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stressed that the country’s oil and gas supply remains secure, but rising global fuel prices continue to strain government finances as it maintains the RON95 price at RM1.99 to protect the majority. Photo by Bernama

FBI agents and police officers are seen near a residence associated with the alleged White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter in Torrance, California. Photo by Patrick T. Fallon/AFP

US President Donald Trump. - (Photo by ALEX WONG / Getty Images via AFP)

A man reads a morning newspaper at a roadside stall after US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad on April 12, 2026. - (Photo by AAMIR QURESHI / AFP)