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Finland signs Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in KL, marking milestone in Asean relations
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — Finland has today become the latest country to enter into the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in the South-east Asia (TAC). The country’s entry to the TAC through the signing of the Instrument of Accession
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Singapore PM heads to KL for Asean and RCEP Summits, regional trade in focus
SINGAPORE, Oct 25 — Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will attend the three-day 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur from Sunday, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). Wong, who is also Finance Minister, will be accompanied
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Anwar welcomes South Africa’s Ramaphosa in Putrajaya ahead of key Asean meetings
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 25 — South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa was accorded an official welcome at the Perdana Putra Complex here today in conjunction with his visit to Malaysia, during which he will attend the 47th Asean Summit and Related
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Takaichi poised to become Japan’s first female PM as vote set for Oct 21
TOKYO, Oct 17 — Japan’s lower house scheduling committee board has agreed to hold a parliamentary vote to select the next prime minister on October 21, a senior committee member told Reuters today. While the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led
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High Court rules federal government unlawfully withheld Sabah’s 40pc share of federal revenue for 50 years
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 17 — The Kota Kinabalu High Court has ruled that the federal government acted unlawfully by not fulfilling Sabah’s right to 40 per cent of federal revenue for nearly 50 years. Delivering her judgment in open court,
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Police await autopsy to verify family’s claim of 200 stab wounds
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Police are still unable to confirm the exact number of stab wounds sustained by 16-year-old Yap Shing Xuen, who was killed in a school stabbing in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, as investigators are awaiting the
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Penang police deploy night patrols at boarding schools for anti-bullying drive
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 17 — Penang police will deploy the Patrol Car Unit (MPV) and Motorcycle Patrol Unit (URB) to enter, especially at night, the compound of boarding schools to carry out patrols in a bid to curb bullying activities.
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Malaysian Hindus embrace sacred traditions as Deepavali brings light and prosperity Monday
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Hindus in Malaysia and around the world will celebrate Deepavali, the Festival of Lights, on Monday (Oct 20), marking the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. Malaysia Hindudharma Maamandram president A. Radhakrishnan
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Ahead of Deepavali, 8.8 million STR recipients to receive Phase Four payments from tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Some 8.8 million Rahmah Cash Contribution (STR) recipients will receive their final phase payments for this year starting tomorrow, the Finance Ministry announced today. The Phase Four payments, initially slated for roll-out in mid-November, was
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Immigration nabs 14 foreigners, DBKL shuts illegal premises in KL Strike Force raid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — A total of 14 foreign nationals were detained during a joint enforcement operation involving City Hall (DBKL), the Immigration Department, and the Royal Malaysian Customs Department. The integrated “KL Strike Force” operation took place around
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