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Malaysia’s strength in Islamic finance hailed as model for Muslim nations to resist Western networks
PUTRAJAYA, April 27 — Turkiye’s Necmeddin Bilal Erdogan has called on Muslim nations to learn from Malaysia’s Islamic finance sector to build financial systems that are not dependent on Western networks. Speaking as one of the panellists at the 11th
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Deputy minister says Haj operations smooth, urges pilgrims to stay healthy before departure
SINTOK, April 27 — Haj arrangements for Malaysian pilgrims have so far proceeded smoothly, with flight operations to the Holy Land now in the active phase involving about 100 flights in total, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious
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Man identified in Kedah punching incident after viral Titi Gajah video
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — A man has been identified in connection with a punching incident in Titi Gajah that went viral on social media, showing a confrontation outside a home in the district. According to a report by Harian Metro,
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N. Sembilan Umno bloc withdraws support for MB Aminuddin Harun, claims loss of confidence
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Negeri Sembilan Umno chairman Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias said all 14 Umno/Barisan Nasional assemblymen in Negeri Sembilan have lost confidence in Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun and withdrawn their support for the state government
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Tok Mat to lead Malaysia’s delegation to 25th Asean–EU Ministerial Meeting in Brunei
KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan will lead Malaysia’s delegation to the 25th Asean-EU Ministerial Meeting (AEMM) in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei from April 27 to 28, where leaders will review progress and chart the
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Zambry: Over 60pc of Umno membership applications from youth a positive sign
TANJONG MALIM, April 26 — The strong participation of young people joining Umno through the Rumah Bangsa initiative is a positive development, said Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir. The Barisan Nasional secretary-general said it reflected
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Nurul Izzah: Integrity is not a title, MACC needs reform after new chief’s appointment
KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar said the appointment of Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman as Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti‑Corruption Commission (MACC) is both a test and an opportunity for
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Entrepreneur Development Ministry seeks feedback from industry players on West Asia conflict pressures, says minister
KEPALA BATAS, April 26 — The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development (KUSKOP) is actively conducting engagement sessions with stakeholders, including micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) associations, hawkers and cooperatives, to identify the impact of the West Asia conflict
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Zambry: Keep higher‑education admissions merit‑based, free from politics
TANJONG MALIM, April 26 — Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir expressed hope that student admissions into public higher education institutions (IPTAs) would no longer be politicised to the extent that it affects the fundamental principles and
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Police tracking down suspected flasher near Dungun university
DUNGUN, April 26 — Police are hunting for a man suspected of committing an extreme act of lewdness near the entrance of a public university here recently. Acting Dungun district police chief DSP Jumaidy Bah Chong Weh said his department
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