No toll charged for Petronas vessels transiting Strait of Hormuz, says Fahmi
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil dismisses social media claims, clarifying no tolls are paid for Petronas vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
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A viral post highlights a passenger alleging to being charged an additional RM15 toll fare for a short ride, with others sharing similar experiences and calling for action.
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Pakistan and Afghanistan are holding talks in China to end months of conflict, with Islamabad demanding verifiable action against extremists.
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Passenger claims ‘phantom’ toll fees and vehicle mismatch during Bangsar-KL Sentral e-hailing trip
A viral post highlights a passenger alleging to being charged an additional RM15 toll fare for a short ride, with others sharing similar experiences and calling for action.
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The Bank of England warns the Middle East conflict poses a severe risk to UK financial stability, citing a major global supply shock and rising inflation pressures.
No toll charged for Petronas vessels transiting Strait of...
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Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil dismisses social media claims, clarifying no tolls are paid for Petronas vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
UAE petrol prices surge 30% as war disrupts Gulf...
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Petrol and diesel prices in the UAE have jumped over 30% and 72% respectively, driven by Iranian attacks that have closed a key global oil shipping route.
Drone strike ignites major fire at Iraqi Kurdistan oil...
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A drone attack on an engine oil warehouse near Erbil caused a massive blaze, part of a wave of strikes drawing Iraq into the regional conflict.
Penang civil servants will not work from home for...
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Penang's state government has decided against implementing WFH for civil servants, citing no urgent need despite rising fuel costs.
UK to host 35-nation meeting on reopening Strait of...
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces a major diplomatic meeting to address the strategic waterway's closure and soaring global energy prices.
