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Bangladesh says Malaysia’s IS-linked arrest claims unfounded, cites visa overstays instead for three citizens deported
DHAKA, July 6 — Bangladesh’s Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (Rtd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has reportedly dismissed claims that the recent deportation of suspected extremists from Malaysia indicated the presence of terrorist activity in the country....

General : 58th AMM: Strong Participation Underscores Malaysia’s Credibility As ASEAN Chair 2025
By Muhammad Faiz Baharin KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as the ASEAN Chair for 2025, has demonstrated its credibility as host by successfully drawing strong participation from Foreign Ministers of ASEAN member states, dialogue...
From Pianist To Warrior: Angie Brings Glory To Malaysia On Muay Thai Global Stage
KOTA KINABALU, July 6 (Bernama) -- Yan Jia Chi, better known as Angie, has become a precious gem for Malaysia on the Muay Thai global stage after earning multiple gold medals and international honours. Angie, 21, a 'Sumandak' (young girl in...

Brazil a new frontier for Malaysian businesses, says Anwar
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (centre) at a dinner hosted by Yinson Production in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Saturday. (Bernama pic) RIO DE JANEIRO: Malaysian companies must be willing to explore new markets and trading opportunities overseas...
Malaysia Yields RM4.675 Bln In Potential Exports, Investments From French Trade Mission - MITI
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has successfully yielded RM4 billion in potential investments and RM675 million in potential exports in the trade and investment mission led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to France on July 4,...

Malaysia ranks 13th in the Global Peace Index
Malaysia ranks 13th in the Global Peace Index Published on: Sunday, July 06, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 06, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Dark Mode: Off TAWAU: Malaysia has been ranked 13th in the Global Peace Index (GPI) this year, Home Minister...
Malaysia yields RM4.7b in potential exports, investments from French trade mission, says Miti
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — Malaysia has successfully yielded RM4 billion in potential investments and RM675 million in potential exports in the trade and investment mission led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to France on July 4, 2025. In a...

Malaysia PM Anwar calls for increase in intra-BRICS trade, urges trading opportunities overseas
RIO DE JANEIRO: Malaysia PM Anwar has called on BRICS to boost intra-trade and for the grouping to emerge as a strong and principled force amid unilateral tariff measures and protectionist policies. At the 17th BRICS Leaders' Summit in Rio De...

Malaysia to host World Tourism Day 2025 in Melaka, boosting tourism
MELAKA: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi highlighted the significance of Malaysia hosting World Tourism Day 2025 in Melaka, calling it a visionary move to position the country as a leader in global tourism. The event,...
World : Malaysian Embassy In Jakarta Verifies information On Citizen Involved In Ferry Sinking
PUTRAJAYA, July 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta is working swiftly with Indonesian authorities to verify information that a Malaysian citizen may be among the victims of the sinking passenger ferry in Bali Strait. The Malaysian...

B40 Malaysians badly need basic health insurance plan
B40 Malaysians badly need basic health insurance plan Published on: Sunday, July 06, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 06, 2025 By: Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye Text Size: Dark Mode: Off A Basic Health Insurance Plan is not just a policy – it is an investment...
DPM PRAK Sokhonn to Attend 58th AMM and Related Meetings in Malaysia Next Week
AKP Phnom Penh, July 06, 2025 -- Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister H.E. PRAK Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, will lead a delegation to participate in the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and Related...
Bangladesh says ready to cooperate with Malaysia in terror investigation
DHAKA, July 6 (Xinhua) -- Bangladesh has expressed its readiness to cooperate with the Malaysian authorities in the terror investigation into the arrest of dozens of Bangladeshi nationals in Malaysia on alleged militancy charges. Bangladesh's...

Attracting more Chinese investments to East Malaysia
Attracting more Chinese investments to East Malaysia Published on: Sunday, July 06, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 06, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Liew in a group photo with the Chinese leaders. KUCHING: The Sabah-China Chamber of Commerce (SCCC)...

Malaysia Aviation Group doubles Airbus A330neo order with 20 additional aircraft
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has ordered 20 more Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, bringing its total A330neo fleet commitment to 40. The announcement was made during Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s visit...

Business : Fiscal Consolidation Pays Off For Malaysia; US Dollar Seen On Weaker Path
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s fiscal consolidation efforts are beginning to bear fruit, with measures to narrow the fiscal deficit and reduce government debt gaining traction despite criticism, signalling a...

Malaysian palm oil drifts lower
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Friday, weighed by weaker rival edible oils at the Chicago and Dalian markets and by profit booking, though the contract still managed to post its seventh weekly gain in eight. The benchmark...

Penganjuran Hari Pelancongan Sedunia pamer kekuatan Malaysia di peringkat global - Ahmad Zahid
MELAKA: Penganjuran Hari Pelancongan Sedunia 2025 di Malaysia bukan sahaja tepat pada masanya malah berwawasan dan merupakan platform global untuk mempamerkan keunikan negara, kata Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Beliau...

BRICS tawar peluang pasaran baharu kepada perniagaan Malaysia - PM Anwar
RIO DE JANEIRO: Syarikat Malaysia perlu bersedia untuk meneroka pasaran baharu dan mencari peluang dagangan di luar negara, kata Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Dalam membuat gesaan ini beliau berkata, mereka tidak boleh hanya bergantung...

Bangladeshi man dies in Malaysia crane accident
Sun Jul 6, 2025 04:03 AM Last update on: Sun Jul 6, 2025 04:29 AM UNB, Benapole Sun Jul 6, 2025 04:03 AM Last update on: Sun Jul 6, 2025 04:29 AM A Bangladeshi man died in a crane accident in Malaysia's Seremban city yesterday, according to his...