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singapore 'A seminal leader who shaped Malaysia': Lee Hsien Loong wishes Mahathir happy birthday on his centennial
Asiaone
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July 10, 2025
Malaysia's longest serving prime minister, who served a total of 24 years across two separate terms, turned 100 on Thursday (Jul 10). The centenarian continues to defy age with his relentless work ethic and continued engagement in global affairs -...
Official: Russia responsible for Malaysia Airlines catastrophe – will anyone be held accountable?
Daily News Hungary
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July 10, 2025
On 9 July, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) issued a landmark ruling, holding Russia responsible for the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, which killed all 298 people on board. This marks the first time an international court...
Selangor hits record-high RM432.1bil GDP in 2024, leading Malaysia’s economic growth
The Malaysian Star
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July 10, 2025
SHAH ALAM: Selangor continues to cement its position as Malaysia’s economic powerhouse, achieving an astounding Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of RM432.1 billion in 2024, the highest among all states. Invest Selangor said in a statement that the...
QNET Unveils Wellness Breakthroughs and Global Empowerment at V-Malaysia 2025
Macau Business
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July 10, 2025
Over 8,000 global entrepreneurs gather in Penang for five days of wellness innovation and mentorship. HONG KONG, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — QNET kicked off V-Malaysia 2025, its flagship global convention, uniting more than 8,000 entrepreneurs...
Diplomatic immunity! Trump appoints loudmouth Aussie ex-local councillor as US envoy to Malaysia
WAtoday
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July 10, 2025
Then there’s Adams’ boycott of confectionary manufacturer Mars after it released “feminist M&Ms”. Trump certainly took the Alpha Male seriously, appointing Adams to the board of the Woodrow Wilson Centre during his first term, and making him an...
Agoda: Indian travel to Southeast Asia surges with eased visas
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 9, 2025
Eased visa rules in Southeast Asia spark sharp rise in Indian travel interest, with Malaysia, Palau, and Philippines leading gains. SINGAPORE – The landscape of international travel for Indian passport holders is undergoing a transformation,...
Agoda reveals 5 most booked Asian destinations in H1 of 2025
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 23, 2025
Agoda’s 2025 mid-year data shows Tokyo, Bangkok, and Osaka leading Asian city travel, followed by Seoul and Kuala Lumpur. SINGAPORE – Digital travel platform Agoda has unveiled the top five most popular cities in Asia for the first half of 2025,...
Teenage couple in Malaysia charged with murder of student in university hostel
The Straits Times
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July 10, 2025
SEPANG - A couple has been charged at the Magistrate’s Court in Malaysia over the murder of University of Cyberjaya student Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara in June. M. Sri Darvien and D. Thineswary, both 19, appeared before Magistrate Khairatul Animah...
Senator raises concerns about Singapore’s direct move to hire Malaysian doctors
The Sun Daily
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July 10, 2025
PETALING JAYA: A senator has raised concerns about Singapore recruiting Malaysian doctors at a hotel, citing the bold move as worsening the brain drain in the healthcare sector. Senator Dr RA Lingeshwaran said the job advertisement posted by...
Queen graces Borneo Flora Festival
Borneo Post
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July 26, 2025
Raja Permaisuri Agong Raja Zarith Sofiah (front, left) visiting the Borneo Flora Festival on Saturday.-Bernama photo LABUAN (July 26): The inaugural Borneo Flora Festival (BFF) 2025 drew a massive crowd of thousands eager to experience the vibrant...
Moo Deng fans worldwide travel to Thailand to celebrate the hippo's 1st birthday
Indy100
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July 10, 2025
People around the world are travelling to Thailand to celebrate the first birthday of baby pygmy hippopotamus Moo Deng. Moo Deng went viral in 2024, gaining a legion of online fans when her zookeeper Atthapon Nundee posted videos of her, showing...
Resorts World Genting, Trip.com Join Forces To Boost Inbound Tourism
Bernama
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July 9, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Resorts World Genting (RWG) has signed two memoranda of understanding (MoU) with Trip.com Group to strengthen strategic collaboration aimed at boosting Malaysia’s inbound tourism. The agreements were signed with...
Stargazing sparking interest across Malaysia
The Malaysian Star
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July 10, 2025
IT IS pitch dark at the Empangan Sungai Selangor lookout point in Kuala Kubu Baru, Hulu Selangor. While this might not appeal to everyone, it’s perfect for stargazers. The darkness only makes every star in the galaxy stand out, revealing their...
The cost of being a reader in Malaysia — Victoria Navina
Malay Mail
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July 10, 2025
JULY 10 — They say reading is free, but is it? In Malaysia, books are expensive, libraries are uneven, and access is shaped by income, infrastructure and class. The cost of being a reader isn’t just measured in ringgit. It’s measured in...
TSA allows shoes. Civitatis’ secret sauce. Gen Z’s all-inclusives. Power bank, no fly. Asia’s budget spots. Alipay+, Weixin Pay partner in Malaysia.
WIT
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July 10, 2025
TSA allows shoes. Civitatis’ secret sauce. Gen Z’s all-inclusives. Power bank, no fly. Asia’s budget spots. Alipay+, Weixin Pay partner in Malaysia. Gen Z goes for booze, buffets, and beachside bliss, but at what cultural cost? A new survey by...
Singapore courts Malaysian doctors with RM385,000 salary offers at KLCC amid concerns over brain drain
Malay Mail
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July 9, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Singapore’s Ministry of Health is directly interviewing Malaysian doctors and general practitioners at Traders Hotel KLCC as part of its move to strengthen its healthcare workforce. The recruitment drive offers a starting...
Malaysia launches mobile app for gov’t services, national ID
Coingeek
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July 2, 2025
Homepage > News > Business > Malaysia launches mobile app for gov’t services, national ID After months of development, Malaysia is set to roll out a mobile application designed to be a digital gateway to government services. The mobile app will...
Uzbekistan-Malaysia Ties Take Flight With Launch Of Direct Route
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, July 9. Malaysian airline AirAsia X has announced the launch of a new direct flight route between Kuala Lumpur and Tashkent, Uzbekistan, starting from October 15, 2025, Trend reports. The service...
General : Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Touches Down In Malaysia For High-level ASEAN Meetings
Bernama
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July 10, 2025
By Nabilah Saleh SUBANG JAYA, July 10 (Bernama) -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived here today to attend high-level talks in conjunction with the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) here, hosted by Malaysia under its 2025...
Hun Sen or Hun Manet: Thailand holds all the cards against the duo — Phar Kim Beng
Malay Mail
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July 27, 2025
JULY 27 — The border crisis between Thailand and Cambodia has laid bare the illusory nature of Cambodia’s political transition. Far from fading into the background, Hun Sen has reclaimed the national stage, steering Phnom Penh’s response with an...