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Malaysia, Brunei boost collaboration on treatment, enforcement in anti-drug efforts
GEORGE TOWN, April 11 — Malaysia and Brunei are to continue strengthening regional cooperation in the aspects of prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and enforcement to combat drug and substance abuse. The cooperation was boosted through the Annual Bilateral Meeting between the
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‘Something lived, not written’: Malaysia and Thailand strengthen bonds through culture, says Gobind
PETALING JAYA, April 11 — Malaysia and Thailand continue to strengthen bilateral ties through cultural diplomacy with shared traditions and people connections, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said. He said the long-standing relationship between the two nations extends beyond formal
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Across borders and war zones, a Palestinian’s journey to deliver hope in Malaysia’s Gaza mission
CAIRO, April 10 — For Mahmoud Ghneim, a Palestinian, distance and exhaustion are mere footnotes in his unwavering mission to serve his homeland. As head of the project department for Cinta Gaza Malaysia (CGM) in Gaza, Mahmoud undertook a gruelling
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Azalina: Second meeting on AG-prosecutor split examines key views
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Efforts to separate the roles of Attorney General (AG) and Public Prosecutor are being strengthened through engagement sessions with multiple parties, including non-governmental organisations and civil society. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and
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Lease idle farmland to boost food security, says agriculture minister
LUNDU, April 10 — Owners of idle or underutilised agricultural land are urged to consider leasing their land to ensure it remains productive and continues contributing to the nation’s food supply. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad
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Dzulkefly: Malaysia’s medicine supply stable until June despite rising costs
PUTRAJAYA, April 10 — The country’s medicine supply remains stable and sufficient at least until the end of June, thanks to combined government and industry stockpiles. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the government is preparing in case the West
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Anwar mourns death of ‘exceptional diplomat’ former Iranian foreign minister Kharazi
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Iranian Foreign Minister Dr Kamal Kharazi, describing him as a man of rare intellect and genuine warmth, always thoughtful and
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Stats Dept: Malaysia’s wholesale, retail sales rise 5.3pc to RM156.3b in February
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade in February 2026 recorded sales of RM156.3 billion, up 5.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). Chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin
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Malaysia PET plastic prices up 40pc as shortage hits packaging supply chain
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Malaysia is beginning to feel the impact of a tightening plastic packaging market, with PET resin shortages and rising prices of up to 40 per cent already disrupting supply and hitting retail availability. Industry players
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No proof MACC involved in ‘corporate mafia’ case, says IGP as probe continues
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail today said there is no evidence connecting the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to any “corporate mafia” activity as alleged. But he said investigations are ongoing and several
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