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Wisma Putra confirms death of Malaysian scaling Europe’s highest peak in Russia
PUTRAJAYA, July 13 — A Malaysian died while climbing Mount Elbrus in Russia on Saturday (July 11), the Foreign Ministry confirmed. In a statement on Sunday, the ministry, also known as Wisma Putra, said the deceased was among three Malaysians
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Malaysia rolls out royal welcome for Singapore President Tharman in his first state visit
SEPANG, July 13 — Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam arrived in Malaysia last night for a three-day state visit from July 13 to 15 at the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. The commercial aircraft carrying Tharman and
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Onn Hafiz announces Johor state holiday on July 13 to thank voters after election
JOHOR BAHRU, July 12 — The Johor state government has declared tomorrow a public holiday across the state. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the special holiday was declared to thank the people of Johor for fulfilling their
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Fadillah: Petronas working with PM Anwar to safeguard national energy security
KUCHING, July 12 — Malaysia’s energy sector fuel supply remains stable, with the government closely monitoring the latest developments surrounding tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. He said Malaysia is currently not
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Onn Hafiz receives appointment letter, sworn in as Johor MB after BN landslide win
JOHOR BAHRU, July 12 — Machap Assemblyman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi was today sworn in as Johor Menteri Besar before the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail. According to a post on The Royal Johor Facebook page, Onn Hafiz, who
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Onn Hafiz arrives at Istana Bukit Serene for Johor MB swearing‑in ceremony
JOHOR BAHRU, July 12 — Machap assemblyman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi arrived at Istana Bukit Serene here this afternoon, believed to be to attend the swearing-in ceremony as Johor Menteri Besar. The vehicle carrying the Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman
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Amid cost-cutting push, Volkswagen CEO says there are ‘smarter solutions’ than closing factories
BERLIN, July 12 — Volkswagen Group chief executive Oliver Blume said he believed the carmaker could avoid factory closures as it presses ahead with efforts to cut costs, reported German news agency dpa. “There are smarter solutions than closing plants,”
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Home Ministry to review EAIC report, vows stricter SOPs and vetting in citizenship approvals
PUTRAJAYA, July 12 — The Home Affairs Ministry (KDN) will review the findings and recommendations submitted by the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) together with relevant agencies, including the National Registration Department (JPN), the Immigration Department (JIM) and the Royal
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Johor MB swearing‑in: Media gather at Bukit Serene as palace keeps appointee’s name secret
JOHOR BAHRU, July 12 — A Johor Menteri Besar is expected to be sworn in at Istana Bukit Serene here at 3pm today. According to an invitation circulated via WhatsApp, the Johor Palace announced that the swearing-in ceremony would take
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Trump leads tributes after key ally Lindsey Graham dies at 71, leaving big gap in his inner circle
WASHINGTON, July 12 — US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump’s closest political allies and among the most recognisable conservative voices in Washington, has died aged 71 after what his office described as a “brief and sudden
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