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Hannah Yeoh: My views on Najib’s pardon given honestly
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 16 —Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said she had expressed her views on former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s pardon application during the Pardons Board meeting on Sept 11, after reviewing the written
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Schools advised to stagger students seeking medical checks, says Perak health exco
IPOH, Sept 16 — The Perak government has advised schools to coordinate with District Health Offices and relevant health facilities before bringing large numbers of students for medical examinations following an outbreak. The advice came after a boarding school in
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Guan Eng: Umno No Longer Brings Value to Penang Government Amid Cooperation With PN, PAS
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 16 — DAP’s Air Putih assemblyman Lim Guan Eng has questioned the continued presence of Umno in the Penang unity government, saying the party has “no more value” to the administration when it is simultaneously working with
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Bank of Japan poised to raise rates to 1.25pc amid inflation, weak yen
TOKYO, Sept 16 — The Bank of Japan is poised to raise interest rates again on Friday to counter inflation fuelled by surging energy prices and to support the yen, under Washington’s watchful eye. Markets are awaiting the US Federal
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Hong Kong unveils five-year plan to deepen tech and economic ties with China
HONG KONG, Sept 16 — Hong Kong’s government unveiled plans today to significantly boost investment on innovation and technology as it aims to align the financial hub with mainland China’s development goals. City leader John Lee made the announcement as
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More than 2.6 million Malaysians visited Indonesia in 2025 as neighbours gear up for 70 years of diplomatic ties
JAKARTA, Sept 16 — Malaysia and Indonesia are looking forward to the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations in 2027, as bilateral cooperation between the close neighbours and strategic partners continues to gain momentum. Malaysia’s Chargé d’Affaires to Indonesia Farzamie
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Putrajaya Immigration detains 173 foreign nationals at Sepang construction site
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — The Putrajaya Immigration Department (JIM) detained 173 foreign nationals during an enforcement operation at a construction site for a hangar, warehouse bay and aircraft engine testing facility in Sepang, near here, today. The operation was carried
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Anwar: Malaysia won’t be transit point for shipments supporting Israel’s military, suspicious cargo will be inspected
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday reaffirmed Malaysia’s firm stance against allowing the country to be used as a transit point for any cargo contributing to Israel’s military operations. In a statement posted on his
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Anwar calls for Malaysia-Maldives ties to deliver tangible gains in trade, tourism and digital economy
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — Malaysia and the Maldives have ample scope to strengthen parliamentary cooperation, including through exchange visits, sharing of experiences and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) platform, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said that as
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King and Queen extend Malaysia Day greetings, pray for lasting peace and unity
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — Their Majesties Sultan Ibrahim and Raja Zarith Sofiah, King and Queen of Malaysia, have extended Malaysia Day greetings to all Malaysians. In a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s Facebook page, the King and Queen also
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