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Anwar pushes trade, AI and energy ties between Asean and Russia
KAZAN, June 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Asean and Russia to strengthen cooperation in various strategic areas, while stressing that dialogue and diplomacy must continue to be the foundation in handling conflicts and geopolitical tensions.
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Cabinet approves National Tahfiz Council, Zahid to chair new body
KUANTAN, June 19 — The federal government has approved the establishment of the National Tahfiz Council, marking a major step in streamlining the direction, education model, recognition standards and academic pathways for tahfiz students nationwide. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid
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Republicans blast Trump’s Iran deal as details emerge, calling it ‘worst foreign policy blunder’ as president lashes out at ‘these fools’
WASHINGTON, June 19 — US President Donald Trump’s interim deal to end the Iran war met scorching public criticism from some of his fellow Republicans as copies of the signed agreement circulated on Capitol Hill yesterday. One Republican senator called
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Tengku Zafrul eyes Selangor seat in GE16, points to Pandan vacancy and Ampang groundwork
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Senior Political Adviser to the Prime Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, has proposed that he be given the opportunity to contest a seat in Selangor in the 16th General Election (GE16). He
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Treat us unfairly and developing nations will deal elsewhere, Anwar tells Europe
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has warned that developing countries may seek alternative partners if European nations continue to treat them unfairly, citing a defence-related dispute involving Norway. He said Malaysia had paid 95
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PM Anwar: Russia to guarantee long-term petrol, oil and gas supplies to Malaysia
KAZAN, June 19 — Russia has agreed to guarantee long-term supplies of petrol, oil and gas to Malaysia, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the agreement would provide certainty to Malaysians about the country’s energy supply without
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‘Can’t tread too slowly’: Anwar says Malaysia must be bold in pursuing economic ties with Russia, other countries
KAZAN, June 19 — Malaysia needs to be more bold and aggressive in strengthening economic relations with Russia and other countries that have the potential to benefit the nation, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said. Speaking to the Malaysian media at
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DAP names newcomer Chu Poh Yee as first Johor polls candidate, rest to be named by Monday
KLUANG, June 19 — Newcomer Chu Poh Yee was announced yesterday as DAP’s first candidate under Pakatan Harapan (PH) for the upcoming Johor election, and will contest the Mengkibol state seat. DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the remaining
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Johor rolls out economic plan targeting RM167.4b in investments
JOHOR BAHRU, June 18 — The state government launched the Johor Economic Transformation Plan (JETP) by identifying 83 investment projects across eight priority industries, which are expected to contribute investments worth RM167.4 billion. State Investment, Trade, Consumer Affairs and Human
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Anwar to announce Johor Pakatan state election candidates on Monday
JOHOR BAHRU, June 18 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) is expected to announce the list of candidates contesting in the Johor state election this Monday, said Johor PKR chairman Dr Zaliha Mustafa. Zaliha, who is also PKR vice-president, said the announcement
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