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Foreign Ministry confirms safe return of four Malaysians from Lebanon, efforts continue to evacuate remaining 16
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 4 — Four Malaysians, evacuated from Lebanon, have safely arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) this morning, while another is scheduled to arrive later in the day, the Foreign Ministry confirmed. Their departure from Beirut via a
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MyDigital ID integration with MyJPJ delayed for improvements, CEO says public can still use current logins
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — The integration of the use of MyDigital ID with the MyJPJ application has not been cancelled, but instead its use has been postponed, according to MyDigital ID Sdn Bhd Chief Executive Officer Mohd Mirza Mohd
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Two nine-day festivals coincide this year: Here’s what to know about the Nine Emperor Gods and Navaratri being celebrated now until Oct 11
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 4 — Malaysia is a land of festivals, being a melting pot of different cultures. While not every one of them is a public holiday, they are still celebrated in a grand way in certain communities. Take
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PM Anwar’s Pakistan visit yields RM2.65b in trade deals, boosts palm oil and halal sector investments
ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s three-day state visit to Pakistan secured potential trade deals worth RM2.65 billion, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. He said Pakistan has committed
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PM Anwar says visit highlights high-level commitment to boost Malaysia-Pakistan cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his visit to Pakistan proves the highest commitment among the top leaders of the two countries to improve relations covering various fields, ranging from diplomatic to economy. According to
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Was a boy really ‘slaughtered’ by a neighbour in Kuantan? Police refute internet claim, say kid was ‘forked’ and is alive
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — A 12-year-old boy in Kuantan, Pahang who was alleged to have been “slaughtered” by his neighbour is actually alive, The Malaysian Gazette reported yesterday. Recounting information from the boy’s family, Kuantan police chief Assistant Commissioner
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Malaysia and Pakistan aim to expand economic partnership, focus on halal sector and semiconductors
ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 — There is a clear commitment from the leadership of Malaysia and Pakistan to resolve any issues that could impede the flourishing trade and commerce between the two countries, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Speaking
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Pakistan honours Anwar with top civilian award Nishan-e-Pakistan for strengthening bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has been conferred the Nishan-e-Pakistan, the highest civilian award of Pakistan by the country’s president Asif Ali Zardari in a ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the Presidential Palace here yesterday. Earlier,
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Already on second lease of life, revamped malls face crushing competition from new-gen rivals
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — It is lunchtime on a weekday at this shopping mall in Petaling Jaya, when crowds of office workers should be arriving to fill the air with chatter as they form lines to enter the restaurants
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