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Anwar to lead Malaysian delegation to Cebu for 48th Asean Summit
CEBU (Philippines), May 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be leading the Malaysian delegation to the 48th Asean Summit and Related Meetings here, from May 7 to 8. Malaysian ambassador to the Philippines Datuk Abdul Malik Melvin
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Malaysia Airlines climbs four places in global brand rankings amid premium pivot
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia have recorded increases in their estimated brand value over the past year, according to the Airlines 50 2026 report released today by brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance. The report showed that
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China hosts Iranian envoy in Beijing just days before Trump visit
BEIJING, May 6 — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi began a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi in Beijing on Wednesday, state news agency Xinhua said. Araqchi’s one-day trip comes a week ahead of US President Donald Trump’s scheduled
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King departs for Moscow at Putin’s invitation for Victory Day events
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has departed for Moscow at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin ahead of Russia’s Victory Day celebrations on May 9. According to a Facebook post by the King,
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MACC eyes recovery of remaining 1MDB-linked artworks by year-end
PUTRAJAYA, May 6 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is seeking to recover seven more high-value artworks bought using siphoned 1MDB funds by the end of the year. Outgoing MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki said the recovered assets would first
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Rafizi slated for third day at MACC over RM1.1b semiconductor investment probe
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli is expected to return to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) this afternoon to have his statement recorded for a third day. MACC Investigation Division senior director Datuk Mohd
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Saudi envoy praises Malaysia ties, highlights smoother Haj services and reforms, says ‘daging dendeng’ a favourite
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — The newly appointed Saudi Ambassador to Malaysia, who has been in the country since January this year, recently shared his early impressions and priorities in a wide-ranging interview with Bernama, the Malaysian national news agency.
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Bukit Aman reshuffles 19 senior officers in major nationwide transfer exercise
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has announced the transfer of 19 senior officers involving various positions at Bukit Aman and state contingents. PRDM Secretary Datuk Abdul Rahman Kassim said the transfers involve senior officers from
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‘No more excuse’: Guan Eng tells Anwar to reform Sosma in three months, match urgency on Mara Act
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — DAP veteran Lim Guan Eng today urged Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to amend the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 within three months, saying Putrajaya should show the same urgency it has given
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Proton sales surge 40.9pc in 2026, captures 26.4pc market share in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — National carmaker Proton has kicked off the second quarter of 2026 with a formidable sales performance, recording 18,156 units (domestic and export) in April and bringing its year-to-date (YTD) sales to 67,298 units, a 40.9
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