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Foreign minister says Malaysia sought for Hague Group role due to firm legal stance
NEW YORK, Sept 28 — Malaysia has been asked by several countries to take on the role of co-chair of The Hague Group alongside South Africa to express positions and coordinate action on violations of international law, said Foreign Minister
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Mohamad Hasan urges stronger Asean connectivity, eyes freer region with EU‑style movement
NEW YORK, Sept 28 — Asean needs to continue strengthening connectivity among its member states as a step towards creating a more open and integrated region, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He said Malaysia aspired to see Asean
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Penang targets US expansion to cement status as global chip hub
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 28 — Penang is ramping up its efforts to attract fresh American capital and encourage existing US multinationals to expand their footprint in the state. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow will lead a strategic trade mission to
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All Malaysian Indian Progressive Front seeks BN membership — and a shot at contesting Penang seats
BUTTERWORTH, Sept 27 — The All Malaysian Indian Progressive Front (IPF) has applied to become a component party of Barisan Nasional (BN), with Penang as the starting point before the move is taken to the national level. Its president Datuk
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Kemas expands preschool places for children with autism, 132 classes to open nationwide in Jan 2027
MELAKA, Sept 27 — A total of 132 Community Development Department (Kemas) preschools for children with autism will open nationwide next January, with admission screening set to begin next month. Kemas director-general Datuk Mohd Hanafiah Man said the screening would
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Govt chief secretary pitches training academy for border agents as Malaysia faces more complex threats
SEGAMAT, Sept 27 — The Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) needs its own world-class training academy to build expertise in border management technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Dr Shamsul Azri Abu
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Police target dark, abandoned and neglected spots in nationwide crime drive, starting with Penang
BUTTERWORTH, Sept 27 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will expand its Whitening The Black Spot initiative nationwide in stages, beginning with Penang, said Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail. “We are doing it contingent by contingent
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BN chairman Zahid says coalition will end ties with Pakatan once Parliament dissolves
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today made he saw no possibility of cooperation between his coalition and Pakatan Harapan (PH), amid talks that relations between the two sides have hit “an all
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One-third formula first, more seats later, Sabah and Sarawak politicians tell Putrajaya
KUCHING, Sept 27 — Putrajaya must first work out the one-third formula for Sabah and Sarawak representation in the Dewan Rakyat before adding any parliamentary seats. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said she and several
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Boeing finds 737 MAX software glitch that could disrupt landing navigation
NEW YORK, Sept 27 — US aerospace giant Boeing has confirmed a technical glitch in the software of its 737 MAX aircraft that could cause problems with an automated navigation function, according to The Wall Street Journal yesterday, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.
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