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Back to homepageWisma Putra advises Malaysians to defer non-essential travel to Venezuela
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 7 — The Foreign Ministry has strongly urged Malaysians to defer any non-essential travel to Venezuela for the time being, taking into consideration the evolving security situation in the country. In a media advisory issued today, the ministry,
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With ‘Black Ops’, actor Aaron Aziz says international collaboration helps sharpen local action films
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — Aaron Aziz has long been regarded as one of the most recognisable figures in Malaysian cinema, with a career spanning decades across film and television. Known for embracing change, the actor has increasingly taken part
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Japan urges China to scrap ‘unacceptable’ curbs on dual-use exports
TOKYO, Jan 7 — Kapan has urged China to revoke tougher new export controls on products with potential military uses, possibly including vital rare earth minerals, in a further escalation of Beijing and Tokyo’s diplomatic tussle. The Chinese commerce ministry
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Ringgit slips against US dollar amid cautious sentiment, rises against other major currencies
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar yesterday but higher against major currencies as investors stayed cautious ahead of a busy week of US labour-market data. At 8am, the local currency inched down
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Police receive 45 reports, record statements in heritage player forgery probe
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have received 45 reports to date in connection with alleged document forgery involving seven heritage players of the Harimau Malaya national football squad. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department director
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Air Force Chief: No compromise on misconduct and integrity issues
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 —The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) will not compromise on any form of misconduct or disciplinary breach amid allegations of unauthorised entry and immoral activities at a military camp. RMAF Chief Gen Datuk Seri Muhamad Norazlan Aris
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King advises new Armed Forces Chief to lead with integrity and accountability
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today firmly advised newly appointed Army Chief General Datuk Azhan Md Othman to ensure that all personnel of the Malaysian Army (TDM) uphold the highest standards of integrity and
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Anwar to meet Erdogan, chair Malaysia–Turkiye strategic council on second day of visit
ANKARA, Jan 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has a packed schedule on the second day of his official visit to Turkiye today, highlighted by a meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan scheduled to take place at the
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Shortage of blood at Sandakan hospital
SANDAKAN, Jan 7 — The Blood Bank of Duchess of Kent Hospital (HDOK) Sandakan welcomes more blood donation campaigns organised by non-governmental organisations (NGOs), government agencies and relevant parties this year. This is to jointly help increase the blood supply
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Early schooling aid eases burden on families, says parents group
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — The back-to-school season often brought a familiar tightness in the chest, a worry over the growing list of essentials, especially for those with many children. However, families across the country have expressed relief with the
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