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Malaysia in talks with China for rare earth plant that could reshape the global supply chain
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — China and Malaysia are in early talks for a project to process rare earths, with sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional likely to partner with a Chinese state-owned firm to build a refinery in the Southeast
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Where 17 Malaysians were when Israel intercepted Gaza flotilla
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — The following is the list of Malaysians detained by Israeli forces while participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) humanitarian mission to Gaza as of 7.50 am today. Vessel Hio: 1. Heliza Helmi 2. Nur
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Malaysia slams Israeli flotilla raid as ‘criminal and cowardly’, demands release of detained activists
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 2 — Malaysia has strongly condemned what it described as “criminal and cowardly acts of aggression” by Israeli forces against the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian mission carrying aid to Gaza that was intercepted on October 2. In
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Malaysia vows diplomatic push to free citizens kidnapped and detained in Gaza flotilla raid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Malaysia will pursue diplomatic efforts to secure the swift release and return of its citizens detained by Israeli forces after the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla off Gaza, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said
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With Malaysians each facing 140 scam bids a year, experts call for urgent and concerted response
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Fraud syndicates or scams, including cyber scams, are not only targeted at rural communities who may be less technologically literate – many professionals have also fallen victim. Regardless of age, occupation, status, or place of
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Several roads in Masjid India, Brickfields closed from Sept 29–Oct 19 for Deepavali Bazaar
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Parts of several selected roads in the capital will be temporarily closed in conjunction with the Deepavali Bazaar 2025 from September 29 to October 19. In a statement today, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) said
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Raja Muda Selangor Tengku Amir to wed Afzaa Fadini in private ceremony at Royal Mosque in Klang at 10am
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — The Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, arrived at the grounds of the Sultan Abdul Aziz Royal Gallery at about 8.52am today to begin the ceremonial royal procession marking his
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Experts highlight benefits for economy, green transition and B40 relief
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — The implementation of the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) initiative is a multi-pronged move that not only helps ease the people’s burden but also addresses the issue of subsidy leakage, say academics. Senior Lecturer at the
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Army truck skids after Menora Tunnel, killing one and injuring six
IPOH, Oct 2 — A soldier was killed while six others were injured when an army truck skidded at KM257 of the North-South Expressway (northbound) after the Menora Tunnel, here yesterday. Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Sayani Saidon
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Interception of Global Sumud Flotilla shows Israel’s contempt for global conscience
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has denounced ed Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), describing the action as a blatant assault on a peaceful humanitarian mission bound for Gaza. He said the
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