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Sabah is not a commodity to solve issues faced by other countries, says Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah Youth. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

The ringgit retreated to the 4.00 level against the US dollar at noon, as risk-off mode dominated market sentiment due to growing scepticism over a ceasefire in Iran after United States (US) President Donald Trump indicated that he would not commit to a deal with Tehran. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr speaks at a press conference at Malacanang Palace on March 25, a day after declaring a national energy emergency over Middle East war risks to fuel supply and energy stability. (Photo by Ezra Acayan /POOL/AFP)

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos speaks during a press conference at the Malacanang Palace in Manila on March 25, 2026. Marcos earlier declared a state of "national energy emergency" on March 24, citing risks to the domestic fuel supply and energy stability created by the Middle East war. (Photo by Ezra Acayan / POOL / AFP)

The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Monday, supported by mild dollar weakness, though persistent geopolitical uncertainties and elevated oil prices capped gains. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

On paper, the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked Sabah on Feb 23 should have been a catastrophe. It marks what is likely the strongest earthquake ever recorded in Malaysia. Photo for illustration purposes only.

Farm Fresh Bhd announced that its farm director, Jacob Mathan, was the Malaysian killed in a helicopter crash in Pililla, Rizal province, the Philippines, yesterday. - Photo: Farm Fresh Milk Malaysia

A Malaysian national and a Filipino were killed on March 3 when a helicopter crashed in a vacant lot about two hours southeast of Manila. (Photo by Handout / Mayor John Masinsin / AFP)

Earlier, Director-General of the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said the earthquake, centred 49 km west of Kudat, posed no tsunami threat but was the strongest to hit the country in the past 11 years.