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From small steps to big impact, Anwar reflects on Malaysia’s Asean Chairmanship during closing ceremony
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed pride in Malaysia’s successful completion of its Asean Chairmanship for 2025, saying that the year had demonstrated Malaysia’s commitment to unity, patience and steady leadership. Delivering his
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MCMC to meet Meta, Google and TikTok on user identity checks and 16+ age rule for social media
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will discuss with social media platforms to determine the best mechanism for implementing user identity verification (eKYC) aimed at enforcing a minimum age limit of 16 years for
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Early morning blaze destroys three ferries at Langkawi Pier
ALOR SETAR, Oct 28 — Three ferries docked at a pier in Langkawi were destroyed in a fire early this morning. Langkawi Zone 4 Chief of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Kedah, Fire Superintendent Mohd Zamri Abdul Ghani,
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Malaysia, New Zealand reaffirm ties, target trade pact review completion by December
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Malaysia and New Zealand are looking to conclude the review of the Malaysia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (MNZFTA) by the end of this year. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he and New Zealand
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Heavy rains push Air Itam Dam to near full capacity for first time in four years
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 28 — Penang’s Air Itam Dam is nearly full for the first time in four years, reaching 99.4 per cent effective capacity following continuous rains over the past few days. Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) chief executive
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RM22.35m e-waste seized as police arrest six in Penang raid
SEBERANG PERAI, Oct 28 — Police have arrested six individuals and seized various e-waste components and equipment worth RM22.35 million during a raid at a factory in Jalan Bukit Tambun in Juru yesterday. Northern Brigade General Operations Force Commander SAC
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Malaysia meets the criteria to become full member of Brics, says Russian DPM Overchuk
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Malaysia meets the criteria to become a full member of the Brics bloc, said Russia Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk. Brics refers to a group of emerging economies that originally stood for Brazil, Russia, India,
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Jalan Tun Sardon in George Town remains closed as crews clear landslide
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 28 — Clearing works along Jalan Tun Sardon (P14) are still ongoing following the road’s closure due to landslides last Thursday. State Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said the road had to be
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PDRM enters new phase using AI to tackle online terror threats
KUCHING, Oct 28 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is entering a new phase in its efforts to combat terrorism by leveraging on artificial intelligence (AI) technology to strengthen investigations, rehabilitation, and monitoring of extremist activities in cyberspace. Deputy Inspector-General
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South Africa’s Ramaphosa concludes Malaysia visit, hails shared values and friendship
SEPANG, Oct 28 — South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa departed for home last night, concluding a four-day official visit to Malaysia that emphasised the long-standing friendship and shared values between the two nations. He left the Kuala Lumpur International
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