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PM Anwar urges Malaysian diaspora to preserve nation’s image, promote tourism globally
MANAMA, Feb 20 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on the Malaysian diaspora to work together in preserving the country’s image on the global stage. The Prime Minister said that besides efforts by embassies, the conduct and presentation of
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Here’s everything you need to know about the disease
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — Negeri Sembilan is currently experiencing an outbreak of leprosy with nine reported cases so far and one death of an 18-year-old girl three days ago, after a week-long fever. The reported cases were in the
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Malaysia-Bahrain direct flights under consideration, discussions ongoing
MANAMA, Feb 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the plan to potentially reinstate direct Malaysia-Bahrain flights is currently ‘up in the air.’ He said the matter was raised during his courtesy call on Bahrain’s Crown Prince and
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DAP is a big family, problem of one person doesn’t reflect instability
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has rejected rumours that the ruling party is unstable after a senior party leader’s aide heckled another in Penang. He said what transpired during the DAP birthday dinner celebration in George
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Singapore court grants Malaysian death row inmate Pannir Selvam 11th hour stay to execution meant to happen today
SINGAPORE, Feb 20 — Singapore Court of Appeal on Wednesday has granted Malaysian death row inmate Pannir Selvam Pranthaman a stay of execution just hours before he was scheduled to be executed on Thursday (Feb 20). Judge of the Appellate
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PM Anwar briefs Agong on national matters during Bahrain visit, wishes King continued good health
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday paid an audience with His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, during his official visit to Bahrain. In a Facebook post, Anwar expressed his gratitude for the opportunity
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Fahmi urges MPs to heed King’s call for unity, condemns incitement in Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19— Members of Parliament (MPs), particularly those from the opposition, have been reminded to focus on debates that foster unity rather than raising issues bordering on incitement, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said this is in
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LawAsia joins clemency calls for death row Malaysian Pannir Selvam ahead of Singapore execution
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The National Defence University of Malaysia (UPNM) is not a “dumping ground” for unwanted three-star generals in the Armed Forces, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said today. He added that the university vice-chancellor
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Ministers made 236 overseas trips in 2024, cost RM44m, Parliament told
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — Malaysian Cabinet members undertook a total of 236 official trips abroad last year, according to Federal Territories Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. She said the total expenditure for these visits amounted to RM44 million, all of
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Commonwealth Lawyers Association makes last-minute plea to save Malaysian death row inmate in Singapore Pannir Selvam
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) has issued an urgent appeal to the Singapore government to halt the execution of Malaysian Pannir Selvam Pranthaman, who is scheduled to be hanged tomorrow for drug trafficking. Pannir, 36,
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