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๐ค This Week's Recap - 13 Mar
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๐ Fuel Price Surge
๐ค Unsubsidised fuel prices rose sharply on 12 March, with RON97 reaching RM3.85 per litre. The hike is linked to the Middle East conflict disrupting global supply and crude oil costs. Despite the surge, the government will maintain the BUDI95 subsidy at RM1.99 to protect local consumers.
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๐ National Stadium Rebrand
๐ค Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil has been renamed TM Stadium Nasional under a new three-year naming rights agreement. The partnership with Telekom Malaysia aims to secure funding for the maintenance of the flagship sports venue. This deal sets a new precedent for private sector involvement in national infrastructure.
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๐ UMNO's Rumah Bangsa
๐ค UMNO has introduced the 'Rumah Bangsa' (House of the Nation) initiative as a strategic concept to unify the Malay community and facilitate the return of former members to the party. While leadership hopes the move will restore grassroots confidence, the initiative has drawn fire from critics, notably PAS President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, who recently mocked the concept by likening it to a 'haunted house' (rumah hantu) to question its stability.
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๐ Gasket Alley Rebrand
๐ค The Gasket Alley lifestyle hub will officially transition to its new identity as 'JAM PJ' on 1 April. A final 'Last Run' event is scheduled for 28 March to commemorate its decade of motoring heritage. Most current tenants are expected to continue their operations under the new management phase.
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๐ Women's March Controversy
๐ค The Women's March Malaysia 2026 has sparked controversy after participants used Quranic verses on placards to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. The incident, which occurred during Ramadan, drew sharp condemnation from religious groups and political leaders who labeled it a provocation. Consequently, PDRM and JAWI have launched investigations into the organisers for potential religious insults and violations of the Peaceful Assembly Act.
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๐ Aidilfitri Moon Sighting
๐ค The national moon sighting for Hari Raya Aidilfitri will be conducted at 29 designated locations on 19 March. Observation teams will utilise both Rukyah and Hisab methods to confirm the start of Syawal. An official announcement by the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal will be broadcast that same evening.
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๐ Cikgu Chandra Attacked Twice
๐ค Activist S. Chandrasegaran, known as Cikgu Chandra, was targeted in two separate arson attacks at his Puchong residence this week. Masked assailants armed with machetes destroyed three of his vehicles in a targeted act of violence. Police are currently investigating the matter under criminal intimidation and mischief by fire.
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๐ Quran Desecration Probe
๐ค MCMC has intensified its crackdown on digital accounts resharing videos of Quran desecration across multiple social media platforms. This follows a recent 10-month jail sentence handed to a man in Miri for inciting religious tensions. Authorities warned that distributing such provocative content is a criminal offence that threatens social harmony.
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๐ Middle East Conflict Escalates
๐ค U.S. and Israeli forces intensified 'Operation Epic Fury' following the reported death of Iran's Supreme Leader. Despite President Trump claiming victory, a global surge in oil prices has led Malaysia to maintain fuel subsidies to shield citizens from the economic fallout.
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๐ SPM Results Schedule
๐ค The Ministry of Education will officially release the SPM 2025 examination results on 31 March. In conjunction, the UPU tertiary application deadline has been extended to allow students sufficient time to submit their entries. Candidates can access their grades through schools or the official SMS notification service from 10 am.
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๐ MH370 Search Ends
๐ค Ocean Infinity has concluded its latest underwater search for MH370 without discovering any trace of the missing aircraft. The private mission surveyed thousands of square kilometres of the Indian Ocean seabed over the past year. Families of the victims are now petitioning the government for an urgent search extension in new zones.
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๐ Pickleball Leadership Crisis
๐ค The Malaysia Pickleball Association (MPA) has been suspended by the Sports Commissioner for several severe constitutional violations. The probe revealed that the body held invalid general meetings and allowed ineligible members to participate in elections. The association has 30 days to resolve these governance issues or face permanent deregistration.
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๐ Swiss Bus Tragedy
๐ค Six people died in a bus fire in Kerzers, Switzerland, after a passenger allegedly doused himself in flammable liquid. Police identified the 60-year-old suspect as a missing person with a history of severe psychological instability. Terrorism has been ruled out as a motive for the fatal incident by local investigators.
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๐ Muhyiddin Legal Update
๐ค Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin is preparing for his Jana Wibawa corruption trial scheduled to begin this May. The court recently dismissed his application to strike out charges related to money laundering and abuse of power. The final verdict of these proceedings is expected to significantly impact the political future of his party.
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