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Back to homepageBrazilian President Lula wraps up Malaysia visit after strengthening Asean, Brics ties
SEPANG, Oct 28 — Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva left for home today after a three-day official visit to Malaysia as the Chair of Asean’s guest in conjunction with the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits in Kuala
Read MoreCommunications Ministry drafting new legal frameworks to curb disinformation and strengthen media literacy
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government is developing new legal and policy frameworks to tackle the rise of misinformation and disinformation, warning that these issues could threaten Malaysia’s social harmony and national security.
Read MoreAnwar and Chinese Premier Li Qiang get first look at Proton’s new Saga and e.MAS 5
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Chinese Premier Li Qiang today got a first look at Proton’s upcoming models — the all-new Saga and the Proton e.MAS 5 — during a special showcase held alongside the 47th Asean Summit here. Li,
Read MoreFloods ease in Perak and Kedah as evacuee numbers fall
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The flood situation in Perak and Kedah is gradually improving, with the number of evacuees in temporary relief centres reduced to 1,442 this morning, down from 1,514 last night. In PERAK, the number of victims
Read MoreAnwar highlights Asean’s centrality act
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said Asean’s back-to-back engagements with major global powers underscored the bloc’s central role in regional diplomacy and its ability to maintain balanced ties with all nations. Speaking at
Read MoreKLIA Aerotrain breaks down again, passengers forced to walk along tracks
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Aerotrain service faced another malfunction early this morning, forcing stranded passengers to walk along the tracks in the dark while carrying their luggage. As of now, Malaysia Airports Holdings
Read MoreAsean seals upgraded trade deal with China
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The South-east Asian bloc Asean today signed an upgraded free trade agreement with economic powerhouse China on the final day of the 47th Asean Summit here. The agreement, known as the upgraded Asean-China Free Trade
Read MoreAnwar, Li Qiang strengthen Malaysia–China trade and tech cooperation during bilateral meeting
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Strengthening trade and investment cooperation, while addressing key regional issues, was at the forefront of discussions between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Chinese Premier Li Qiang during their bilateral meeting here this morning.
Read MoreAt EAS Summit, Anwar urges continued engagement with Myanmar and North Korea, monitoring of Trump’s peace plan in Gaza
KUALA LUMPUR, October 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today urged his counterparts at the East Asia Summit (EAS) to continue engaging with Myanmar and North Korea. Anwar, who currently chairs the Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean),
Read MorePresidential Drift?’ Trump’s motorcade video has the internet falling for Malaysia’s MEX Highway
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — United States President Donald Trump has already departed Malaysia for his next destination, but a video of his motorcade travelling along the Maju Expressway (MEX) has captured global attention and admiration. The 13-second video, posted
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