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Indonesia's former education minister Nadiem Makarim attends his trial at the Corruption Court in Jakarta on Jan 12, 2026. - (Photo by BAY ISMOYO / AFP)

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.

Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref warned early Monday that security in the Strait of Hormuz cannot be guaranteed if Iran’s oil exports remain restricted, Anadolu Ajansi reported.- Photo: Faceboo /IMohammad Reza Aref "محمدرضا عارف"

Painting murals comes with its own set of challenges, and for Muhammad Riduan, one of the most challenging and memorable experiences he encountered was completing a mural on a circular structure. - Bernama photo

US President Donald Trump attends a tour of a Thermo Fisher Scientific facility on March 11, 2026 in Reading, Ohio. - (Photo by Andrew Harnik / Getty Images via AFP)

Ayob Khan (second from left), accompanied by two of his officers, met the fish trader (second from right) at Sandakan Jetty, Sabah after he was successfully rescued. Photo courtesy of PDRM

Children entering Year One early at the age of six (5 ), starting from the 2027 session, are expected to complete upper secondary education at 16, according to the Education Ministry (MOE). Photo for illustrative purposes only - Bernama FILE PIX

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"Sahabat Istimewa IWK" is designed to help participants build relevant skills, strengthen self-confidence and improve their readiness for the world of work, enabling them to lead more independent and meaningful lives. — Photo by Mohd Halim Abdul Wahid