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General : Teh Tarik, Anyone? Malaysian FM Lightens ASEAN Meeting With Warm Invitation
Bernama
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July 9, 2025
By Zufazlin Baharuddin, Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid, Nabilah Saleh KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Amid weighty discussions on the future of Southeast Asia, Malaysia’s signature hospitality made a welcome appearance at the 58th ASEAN Foreign...
From Malaysia to the world: Kantin Lab wants to take ASEAN flavours global
FoodNavigator-Asia
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The brand aims to offer a fresh take on snacks by using bold, authentic Southeast Asian ingredients. “We hope to bring something new to the snack category, which has been dominated by standard Western flavours like BBQ, ketchup, and sour cream &...
Malaysia concludes Thailand sales mission to boost regional tourism ties
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 8, 2025
Tourism Malaysia’s mission in Thailand strengthens bilateral tourism, promotes Visit Malaysia 2026, and highlights quality travel opportunities for Thais. BANGKOK, THAILAND – The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC), in...
Sabah mulls free tertiary education, expands student aid
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 9, 2025
Sabah mulls free tertiary education, expands student aid Published on: Wednesday, July 09, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 09, 2025 By: Crystal E Hermenegildus Text Size: Dark Mode: Off KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Government is studying the feasibility...
Malaysia: Selangor’s AI-Powered Edu-Tech and Agri Hub
OpenGov Asia
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July 8, 2025
Permodalan Negeri Selangor Bhd (PNSB) has signed partnerships to accelerate the development of an education technology park and a food security hub on Pulau Carey in Kuala Langat. These initiatives are expected to align with the long-term vision...
Lawatan Anwar ke Itali, Perancis, Brazil letak Malaysia di pentas ekonomi, kemanusiaan global
The Sun Daily
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July 9, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Lawatan rasmi Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ke Itali, Perancis dan Brazil disifatkan sebagai langkah strategik yang dapat memperkukuh kedudukan Malaysia dalam landskap ekonomi dan geopolitik global. Pakar ekonomi Prof Dr...
General : Malaysia's Anwar Calls For Closer Alignment Of ASEAN Foreign, Economic Policies
Bernama
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July 9, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN needs to ensure even closer alignment between its foreign and economic policy tracks to strengthen regional cohesion amid rising geopolitical and trade tensions, said Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri...
Sabah allocates over RM1.33 billion to strengthen education sector
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 9, 2025
Sabah allocates over RM1.33 billion to strengthen education sector Published on: Wednesday, July 09, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 09, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Hajiji poses for a photo with Tokoh Kepimpinan award recipient, Mohd Zaini Yanin...
New Xpats Gateway integration in Malaysia aims to speed up expat work pass approvals
Human Resources Online
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With this integration, KESUMA said JTKSM and MYFutureJobs requirements will now be processed within 10 working days each. Malaysia has taken a significant step towards simplifying the hiring process for expatriates with the integration of...
Sabah Government mulls free tertiary education
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 9, 2025
Sabah Government mulls free tertiary education Published on: Wednesday, July 09, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 09, 2025 By: Crystal E Hermenegildus Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Arifin also highlighted a new initiative to reward academic excellence. A...
Scoot expands network with new Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan routes
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 8, 2025
Scoot announces new flights to Da Nang, Nha Trang, Kota Bharu and more, boosting regional connectivity for winter 2025. SINGAPORE – Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), announced the launch of new flight services to Da Nang...
Malaysia’s unity shines through diversity at Wesley School event
The Sun Daily
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July 8, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Unity is not about uniformity but standing together despite differences, said Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) chairman Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai. Speaking at Wesley Methodist School Kuala Lumpur International’s (WMSKLI) Unity...
Immersive display of culture in George Town
The Malaysian Star
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July 8, 2025
THE 17th edition of George Town Heritage Celebrations (GTHC) in Penang brought to life the city’s heritage. Themed “Doors and Doorways” and held over three days from July 5 to 7, the events took visitors back in time to hear stories of bygone days...
Malaysia grapples with growing religious conservatism
Deutsche Welle
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July 8, 2025
Malaysia's political landscape has experienced significant change in recent years, marked by the rise of Islamic-oriented parties. Though it is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in Southeast Asia, rising public dissatisfaction with the...
Malaysia, Indonesia to open over 10 new border entry points in Kalimantan, says Saifuddin
The Malaysian Star
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July 8, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to open more than 10 new border entry points along the Kalimantan-Sabah-Sarawak border, following Indonesia’s plan to relocate its capital to East Kalimantan, said Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution...
Malaysia and Indonesia to open over 10 new border entry points in Kalimantan
The Sun Daily
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July 8, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to establish more than 10 new border entry points along the Kalimantan–Sabah–Sarawak border. This move follows Indonesia’s plan to relocate its capital to East Kalimantan, as announced by Home...
Malaysia, Indonesia To Open Over 10 New Border Entry Points In Kalimantan - Saifuddin Nasution
Bernama
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July 8, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to open more than 10 new border entry points along the Kalimantan–Sabah–Sarawak border, following Indonesia’s plan to relocate its capital to East Kalimantan, said Home Minister...
Activist calls for fairer, multiethnic Sarawak assembly amid expansion 3 h ago ⋅ 2
Malaysiakini
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July 8, 2025
With a redelineation exercise placing an additional 17 assemblypersons in the Sarawak assembly, representation and long-term goals under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) must improve, an activist said. Peter John Jaban said the bigger Sarawak...
Malaysia cites UNHCR data-sharing delays in move to launch own refugee registration system
Malay Mail
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July 8, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — The government is developing a national refugee registration system to improve data credibility and complement the process now under the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Home Minister Datuk Seri...
Malaysian sisters wed foreigners, communicate with gestures, spark online hilarity
South China Morning Post
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July 8, 2025
Three Malaysian sisters have caused online hilarity after they married men from different countries, forcing their family to break the language barriers by using gestures and facial expressions. The women's father, Razali Yusof, 85, from Perak in...