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Tengku Zafrul thanks Selangor Sultan for Aidiladha reminder on unity and Rukun Negara
SHAH ALAM, May 21 — Senior political advisor to the Prime Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz has expressed his gratitude to the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, for granting him an audience yesterday and for
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PM Anwar pledges commitment to secure release of Gaza flotilla activists, says SNCC
SEPANG, May 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given his assurance and full commitment to lead efforts through bilateral ties to secure the immediate release of Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) 2.0 humanitarian activists detained by Israel. Sumud
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Iran media say mediator Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir due in Tehran today
TEHRAN, May 21 — Iranian media reported that Pakistan’s army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir was due in Tehran today, with Islamabad mediating as Iran examines the latest US proposal to end the Middle East war. Iran’s ISNA news agency
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UK’s Streeting pitches wealth tax shake-up ahead of possible Labour leadership bid
LONDON, May 21 — Former British health minister Wes Streeting, a potential candidate for the leadership of the Labour Party, said he backed the introduction of tax changes which would equalise capital gains tax with income tax to make the
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China’s Xi tipped for North Korea visit amid renewed Trump-Kim diplomacy talk
SEOUL, May 21 — Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit North Korea as early as next week and will try to act as a mediator between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump, South Korea’s Yonhap
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Amirudin lauds Selangor Sultan’s Aidiladha message urging Malaysians to defend unity, uphold Rukun Negara
SHAH ALAM, May 21 — Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari today expressed his gratitude for the Hari Raya Aidiladha 2026 address by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. He said the Sultan’s message highlighted the importance
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DOSM: Malaysia’s labour productivity rises 4.8pc in Q1 2026
PUTRAJAYA, May 21 — Malaysia’s labour productivity stood at RM45.5 per hour worked in the first quarter of 2026, growing by 4.8 per cent compared with 5.8 per cent in the same quarter last year. According to the Malaysia Labour
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Hair today, bomb scare tomorrow: Laser beauty gadget sparks Australia airport panic
SYDNEY, May 21 — A bomb disposal unit was called to an Australian airport today — only to find the suspicious object was a laser hair removal device. Avalon airport in Victoria state was partially evacuated in the early hours
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Govt studying shift from B40–T20 income groups to PAKW‑based assessment for fairer aid targeting, says Akmal Nasrullah
PUTRAJAYA, May 21 — The Ministry of Economy is studying a fairer and more comprehensive approach in determining eligibility for public aid and subsidies by taking into account net disposable income and the actual commitments of households, instead of relying
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Global crisis driving push to reinforce Malaysia’s economic structure, says Akmal Nasrullah
PUTRAJAYA, May 21 — The government views the current global crisis as an impetus to strengthen the country’s economic structure, including a greater focus on high-value industries, the energy transition and a more inclusive approach to delivering public assistance. Economy
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