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Malaysia prioritising Islamic fintech, education in Bahrain collaboration
MANAMA, Feb 21 — Several new cooperation agreements discussed during Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s inaugural official visit to Bahrain, including on financial technology (fintech), are expected to be formalised before May. Anwar said that particular focus was given
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Nadma delivers 650 tonnes of flood aid worth RM35m, thanks to collaborative efforts
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — A total of 650 tonnes of aid worth RM35 million, contributed by various parties, has been successfully distributed to flood victims nationwide during the 2024/2025 Northeast Monsoon (MTL) season. National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) director-general
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PM Anwar defends Malaysia’s pro-Palestine stance, rebuffs claims on Hamas-Israel pressure
MANAMA, Feb 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia will continue to champion the plight of the Palestinian people and their nation, which faces oppression and brutality. Responding to an international media report claiming he had been
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Fugitive Zakir Naik not barred from public talks in Malaysia, ban was only in 2019
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — The Home Ministry has confirmed today that incendiary televangelist Dr Zakir Naik is not banned from delivering public sermons. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail was quoted saying that the ban on the fugitive
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PM Anwar calls Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference keynote in Bahrain a recognition of Malaysia’s global Islamic role
MANAMA, Feb 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described the opportunity to deliver a keynote address at the Intra-Islamic Dialogue Conference (IIDC) here as a recognition of Malaysia’s significant role on the global Islamic stage. As the
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Six RMAF pilots to train on FA-50M jets in South Korea, 51 engineers to follow
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — Six Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) pilots will undergo intensive training in South Korea this October to familiarise themselves with the operational systems of the new FA-50M jets, which are scheduled for delivery next year.
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Sighting of new moon tomorrow, announcement on start of Ramadan after
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — The sighting of the new moon for the commencement of Ramadan for Muslims in Malaysia will take place on Friday, Feb 28. The Office of the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal, in a statement, announced
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Najib’s 1MDB trial postponed as his lawyers can’t contact witness; prosecution can’t find him too
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 20 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) trial has been postponed today, as his lawyers are unable to get in touch with local law firm Wong & Partners’ former partner Brian Chia Hock Gee to
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Social media video leads to arrest of four caught berating Kulai cop
JOHOR BARU, Nov 20 — Four men were arrested in Johor after berating a policeman who had advised them to calm down at the Kulai district police station. The incident, which was widely shared on social media, occurred yesterday afternoon.
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Home Ministry reveals 717 arrests in IC forgery crackdown since 2020
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 A total of 717 arrests were made between 2020 and 2024 in joint operations by the National Registration Department (NRD) and various enforcement agencies to combat identity card forgery and the unlawful possession of another person’s
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