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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysia to accelerate negotiations on visa-free travel and direct flight services with Russia, arguing that bureaucratic delays and outdated procedures are hindering tourism growth between the two nations.
Japanese police arrested a 36-year-old woman in Fukuoka City on Thursday after she fatally stabbed a 33-year-old friend with a knife-like object. The victim's three elementary school-aged children were asleep in another room during the early morning incident.
Perikatan Nasional's chief whip has formally notified parliament's speaker that Hamzah Zaman, the former Bersatu deputy president, has been designated as the new opposition leader, effective immediately, following approval from 61 opposition MPs.
The remains of Datuk Kamil Misuari, husband of Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, underwent final funeral rites at the National Mosque before being transported to Sarawak for burial.
DAP's Johor chairman Teo Nie Ching has spoken about the unusual experience of campaigning for Barisan Nasional during the 2024 Mahkota by-election, describing it as a demonstration of her party's genuine commitment to Malaysia's democratic process.
Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has lost her husband, Datuk Kamil Misuari, 65, who died at a Kuala Lumpur hospital. Multiple cabinet ministers have publicly expressed their condolences to the minister and her family.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered accelerated rollout of visa-free travel for Russian tourists, aiming to strengthen Malaysia's tourism recovery and diversify visitor sources following global travel disruptions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged ASEAN and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to combine efforts against cross-border crime and strengthen energy cooperation, citing existing frameworks that can be leveraged for practical progress.
Indonesia's free nutritious meal programme faces mounting pressure to suspend operations as the National Human Rights Commission documents food safety failures, transparency breaches, and alleged rights violations affecting 61 million students and pregnant women.
Barisan Nasional's Johor leadership is messaging rejected candidates that the state election outcome won't determine the coalition's broader political fortunes, urging continued loyalty.
Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi will miss this weekend's World Cup match against Germany in Canada following his involvement in a suspected match-fixing investigation linked to a French Ligue 1 fixture.
The Democratic Action Party has announced lawyer Chu Poh Yee as its first-ever candidate in Johor, contesting the Mengkibol state seat under the Pakatan Harapan banner in the forthcoming state election.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has voiced confidence in ongoing US-Iran peace negotiations, citing encouraging updates from Pakistani and Russian leaders. A final agreement must be reached within 60 days.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife have expressed their condolences to Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri following the passing of her husband, Datuk Kamil Misuari.
Student activist group NewGen UM is pressing the University of Malaya to publish results of a sexual harassment investigation into a professor, saying the probe remains unresolved nearly a year after officials promised completion.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned that developing nations may turn to alternative partnerships if European countries persist in treating them inequitably, referencing a defence-related disagreement with Norway.
Tengku Zafrul, who lost his Kuala Selangor seat in the 2023 general election, has indicated interest in contesting a Selangor constituency in the forthcoming GE16 ballot.
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