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‘This may be my last time’: Abang Johari hints at possible final term as PBB president, calls on younger leaders to step up
MIRI, Sept 13 — “This may be my last time.” That was the candid message from Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg as he called on the older generation to make way for younger leaders to carry
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Malaysia’s Brics partnership broadens trade ties while keeping ‘middle path’, says J-KOM
GOPENG, Sept 13 — Malaysia’s participation as a Brics partner opens up wider trade opportunities with member countries that collectively represent more than half of the world’s population and purchasing power. Community Communications Department (J-KOM) director-general Mohd Hisyamuddin Ghazali said
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EC to review electoral boundaries nationwide if Parliament approves more Sabah, Sarawak seats
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 13 — The Election Commission (EC) will conduct a review of electoral constituency boundaries, subject to amendments to the Federal Constitution. EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said it took note of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s
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Anwar confirms Malaysia exploring acquisition of India’s BrahMos missile system
NEW DELHI, Sept 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that Malaysia is exploring the possibility of acquiring India’s BrahMos air-to-surface missile system, while emphasising that discussions are still ongoing and no final decision has been made. In an
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Anwar raises Gaza crisis, West Asia tensions with world leaders at Brics summit
NEW DELHI, Sept 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim took the opportunity on the sidelines of a dinner held in conjunction with the 18th Brics Leaders’ Summit to discuss various issues, including global geopolitical developments, with several world leaders.
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Anwar, Prabowo discuss forest fires, West Asia conflict during Brics summit
NEW DELHI, Sept 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto discussed the issue of forest fires and developments in the West Asia conflict during their meeting on the sidelines of the 18th Brics Leaders’ Summit
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Police arrest man accused of robbing, assaulting two Rohingya men in Taman Perling
JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 13 — Police have arrested a 25-year-old local man suspected of robbing, assaulting, and criminally intimidating two Rohingya men in Taman Perling here. Johor police chief CP Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said police received reports regarding the
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Health Ministry to announce number affected by Sarawak Flying Doctor Service suspension
IPOH, Sept 13 — The number of residents affected in terms of access to follow-up medical services following the temporary suspension of Flying Doctor Service (FDS) operations in Sarawak will be announced in the near future. Health director-general Datuk Dr Mahathar Abd
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Sarawak extends school closures in Serian, Lubok Antu until haze improves
KUCHING, Sept 13 — The temporary closure of schools in the Serian and Lubok Antu districts has been extended until the Air Pollutant Index (API) readings in both districts fall below 200. In a statement tonight, the Sarawak State Education
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Home Ministry to announce effective date for citizenship amendments once ready
KULIM, Sept 12 — The Home Ministry (KDN) will announce the effective date of amendments to citizenship provisions for children born overseas to Malaysian women once all preparations for their implementation have been completed. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution
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