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Johor Regent grants an audience with PM Anwar, meeting reaffirms close ties between Putrajaya and state
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — The Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, granted an audience to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at Istana Bukit Tunku here earlier today. The prime minister said the meeting provided a good opportunity for
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Europe scorched by 40°C heatwave as France reports deaths and Spain issues red alerts
PARIS, June 22 — Three people died in France from health issues caused by extreme heat and almost 2,700 French schools were set to close or modify timetables as authorities across Europe issued heatwave warnings for today. Temperatures in Bordeaux
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Operators complain of high fees, Selangor studies ‘edu‑entertainment’ category for children’s playgrounds
SHAH ALAM, June 22 — The Selangor state government is studying a proposal to reclassify indoor children’s playgrounds as ‘edu-entertainment’ to allow for a reduction in the entertainment duty imposed on such premises. State Tourism and Local Government Committee chairman
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Finally open for business: Transport minister confirms LRT3 line starts June 29, PM to officiate launch on Sunday
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — The long-awaited Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) line linking Shah Alam and surrounding areas is set to begin operations next Monday June 29, Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced today. Speaking at the opening of the
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Selangor rolls out RM30m voucher scheme, 50,000 families to get RM100 monthly aid
SHAH ALAM, June 22 — A total of 50,000 families in Selangor are eligible to apply for assistance through the ‘Kita Selangor Voucher’ initiative starting from noon tomorrow. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the assistance, amounting to RM100
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Switzerland hails progress in Iran-US talks, want ‘technical discussions’ to start next week
BURGENSTOCK, June 22 — Following a first round of talks in Switzerland between Tehran and Washington towards ending the Middle East war, Bern said Monday that conditions were set for technical discussions to follow immediately. Teams led by US Vice
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Airlines seen pocketing US$40b windfall as fares stay high despite plunging fuel prices
LONDON, June 22 — Airlines stand to save billions of dollars on jet fuel after an interim US-Iran peace deal sent oil prices lower, but passengers are unlikely to see immediate relief as tight capacity may allow carriers to keep
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PM Anwar stresses migrant welfare as Tarique seeks more jobs, both demand fairer recruitment process
PUTRAJAYA, June 22 — Malaysia and Bangladesh have agreed that the exploitation and mistreatment of migrant workers must not be tolerated, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressing the need for a more transparent and fair recruitment system. Speaking
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Malaysia and Bangladesh vow to push Asean for lasting Rohingya solution, engage Myanmar authorities directly
PUTRAJAYA, June 22 — Malaysia and Bangladesh will strengthen cooperation through Asean mechanisms to find a lasting solution to the longstanding Rohingya refugee issue, including engagement with Myanmar’s authorities, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said both countries
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Azalina sets out seven reforms to separate powers and tighten Public Prosecutor accountability
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — A parliamentary committee has unveiled seven concrete proposals to reshape how Malaysia appoints its Public Prosecutor, including a fixed seven year term and annual reporting to Parliament. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and
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