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Anwar calls on Malaysian envoys to boost economic diplomacy, attract quality investments
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants Malaysian diplomats to continue strengthening the nation’s economic diplomacy capabilities, particularly in attracting trade, high-quality investments and exploring strategic cooperation opportunities capable of empowering sustainable national economic growth.
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MOF: RON97 up 15 sen, unsubsidised RON95 up 20 sen, diesel up 10 sen for May 21–27
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — The retail prices of RON97, unsubsidised RON95 and diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will increase by 15 sen, 20 sen and 10 sen per litre respectively for the period from May 21 to 27. The Ministry
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‘Anything is possible’: Negeri Sembilan MB does not rule out state election this year
SEREMBAN, May 20 — Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has not ruled out the possibility of the state election being held this year, although the matter is still under consideration. The Negeri Sembilan Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman
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RMAF confirms F/A-18D Hornet lands safely at KKIA after engine trouble mid-flight
LABUAN, May 20 — The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has confirmed that an F/A-18D Hornet aircraft, deployed on a detachment at the Labuan Air Base for training purposes, experienced an engine issue during its return flight after undergoing a
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With Trump on their heels, EU agrees to implement tariff-cutting deal with US
STRASBOURG, May 20 — EU lawmakers and member states reached a deal in the early hours of today to implement the bloc’s nearly year-old trade pact with the United States, with President Donald Trump threatening new tariffs unless it is done
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BN, GRS and GPS reaffirm support for unity government until end of term, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had informed the Cabinet that Barisan Nasional (BN), Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) had reaffirmed their support for
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Sultan Ibrahim pilots speedboat, dives underwater to inspect marine conditions in Mersing
MERSING, May 20 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today personally piloted a speedboat to inspect the waters around Mersing, reflecting His Majesty’s continued concern for marine conservation and environmental sustainability. According to a post on Sultan Ibrahim
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Don’t get stuck: The dates Plus expects the worst traffic for the Wesak, King’s Birthday holiday bonanza
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Plus Malaysia Berhad (Plus) expects more than 2.2 million vehicles on its highway network daily during the back-to-back holidays beginning this Friday. For the East Coast Expressway Phase 2 (LPT2), traffic flow is expected to
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Rapid Rail says Kelana Jaya Line latest disruptions linked to upgrade instability, ageing trains
PETALING JAYA, May 20 — Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd, operator of the Kelana Jaya Line, today acknowledged shortcomings in its service following two train disruption incidents this month. Rapid Rail LRT chief operating officer Nor Azmi Mohd Yusof said disruptions
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Johor BN says it will contest state polls solo despite pressure, ‘traitor’ labels
JOHOR BAHRU, May 20 — Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) remains committed to contesting independently in the upcoming state election despite being threatened, challenged and labelled traitors, the coalition’s state information chief Md Israk Abdullah said today. He said BN and
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