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OSAKA: Malaysia remains confident of hitting its RM13 billion investment target through participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. Speaking at the Malaysia Pavilion, Tengku Zafrul revealed that potential investments and trade deals worth RM11.2 billion have already been recorded. He stated, “So far,… Continue reading Malaysia eyes RM13 billion investment target at Expo 2025 Osaka

KUCHING: The Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) will organise a workshop to help journalists grasp the state’s new economic initiatives, which include technical aspects like hydrogen energy and carbon credits. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol said experts and technical officers would guide media practitioners through… Continue reading Sarawak media workshop to boost coverage of new economic initiatives

PUTRAJAYA: All shopping malls nationwide will be required to have recycling facilities starting Jan 1 next year, failing which their business licences will not be approved, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. He said the move is part of efforts to intensify the “trash to cash” and “waste to energy” agenda under… Continue reading Malls required to have recycling facilities by 2026

BACHOK: Malaysia is prepared to mediate the conflict in Southern Thailand and help ease tensions between the opposing sides, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced. He emphasised Malaysia’s commitment to fostering peace in the region to ensure the continuity of Islamic studies and the preservation of the Malay language. “The issue in Southern Thailand… Continue reading Malaysia ready to mediate Southern Thailand conflict, says PM Anwar

CYBERJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced the attendance of an unprecedented gathering of global leaders at the Asean Summit, including US President Donald Trump, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and potentially Chinese President Xi Jinping. Speaking at the 58th Asean Day celebration yesterday, Anwar said… Continue reading Top global leaders to attend Asean Summit

KAZAN: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, expressed optimism that his visit to Kazan would foster stronger bilateral relations between Malaysia and Tatarstan. During an audience with Tatarstan’s Rais Rustam Minnikhanov at the Kazan Kremlin Presidential Palace, Sultan Ibrahim praised the deepening ties in economic, institutional, and cultural sectors. “We hold your leadership in… Continue reading Sultan Ibrahim aims to strengthen Malaysia-Tatarstan ties in Kazan visit

KUALA LUMPUR: The 65th International Quran Recitation and Memorisation Assembly (MTHQA) has recorded a notable improvement in participant performances this year. Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) director-general Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee attributed this to stricter preliminary screening. He stated that this approach ensures only highly qualified participants progress to the competition stage. “The recitation… Continue reading MTHQA 2025 sees improved performances with stricter screening

PETALING JAYA: More than 2.1 billion suspicious calls and unsolicited SMS messages have been blocked since 2022 in an ongoing campaign against online scams, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil told Parliament. In a written reply, he said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), working with telecommunications and social media platforms, had also removed 112,734… Continue reading Over 2.1 billion scam calls, SMS blocked since 2022

KUCHING: The Sarawak Dayak Oil Palm Planters Association (Doppa) has welcomed the RM1.4 billion federal allocation for oil palm replanting under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). The group described the funding as a timely move to rejuvenate ageing plantations, particularly for independent smallholders in Sarawak. In a statement, Doppa highlighted the Ministry of Plantation and… Continue reading Sarawak oil palm planters welcome RM1.4 billion replanting allocation

KOTA BHARU: The Royal Malaysia Police confirmed the return of four individuals previously detained in Thailand over drug-related offences. Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan verified their arrival this afternoon. The individuals identified are Mohd Affendi Ahmad, 35, Eridieka Mohd Noor, 33, Mohamad Alif Deraman, 33, and Zuhaira Nasrin, 26.… Continue reading Four drug suspects return to Malaysia after Thailand arrest

BANGKOK: Two Malaysian tourists were critically injured after being set on fire by an unemployed man on Ratchadamri Road. The attack occurred around 10pm on Thursday when the suspect poured thinner on the victims from behind. The victims, Ong, 26, and Gan, 27, were seated near a shopping centre at the time of the incident.… Continue reading Malaysian tourists set on fire in Bangkok attack, suspect arrested

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) detained four Bangladeshi men for suspected illegal gold and smartphone dealings. The arrest followed intelligence profiling by Aviation Security (AVSEC), leading to the seizure of items worth RM187,742.10. Among the confiscated items were three pieces of gold jewellery valued at… Continue reading Four Bangladeshi men detained at KLIA for illegal activities

PETALING JAYA: At least 85% of Malaysians will not be affected by the RON95 targeted subsidy rationalisation which will be announced by the end of September, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said only non-Malaysians and those who are financially well off would not be able to avail of the subsidy. In a… Continue reading ‘RON95 subsidy rationalisation will not affect 85% of Malaysians’