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World : Malaysia Urges ASEAN-OIC Collaboration On Myanmar Crisis
Bernama
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June 22, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) – As ASEAN Chair, Malaysia has called for enhanced collaboration between ASEAN and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to address the deteriorating situation in Myanmar, with a focus on ending violence,...
Malaysia warns rising Islamophobia used to justify Muslim persecution
The Sun Daily
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June 22, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has expressed deep concern over the rise of Islamophobia, warning that normalisation of anti-Muslim sentiment is increasingly used to justify attacks against Muslims worldwide. Speaking at the 51st Session of the...
Malaysia taps fresh chip momentum with Intel, Vishay expansion plans
Malay Mail
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June 22, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has held discussions with leading tech giant, Intel, regarding the latter’s plans on reinvestment and expansion of its operations in Malaysia. Minister Tengku Datuk Seri...
Initiative Advocating Children’s Rights To Live In Caring Environment Expanded To 300 Schools
Bernama
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June 22, 2025
KUCHING, June 22 (Bernama) -- The Women, Family, and Community Development Ministry is expanding its Child Protection Advocacy programme to 300 schools across Malaysia, said Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said the programme is a platform...
Over 400 teams Participate In 18th Malaysia FIRA Roboworld Cup
Bernama
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June 22, 2025
JASIN, June 22 (Bernama) -- A total of 1,613 participants from 439 teams are taking part in the 18th Malaysia FIRA Roboworld Cup 2025 running from June 21 to 26 at Politeknik Merlimau Melaka (PMM) here. Department of Polytechnic and Community...
Malaysia slams rise of Islamophobia at OIC meet, says it ‘becomes justification’ for attacks on Muslims worldwide
Malay Mail
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June 22, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — Malaysia has expressed deep concern over the rise of Islamophobia, warning that normalisation of anti-Muslim sentiment is increasingly used to justify attacks against Muslims worldwide. Speaking at the 51st Session of the...
Intel, Vishay set to expand semiconductor presence in Malaysia - Tengku Zafrul
The Sun Daily
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June 22, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has held discussions with leading tech giant, Intel, regarding the latter’s plans on reinvestment and expansion of its operations in Malaysia. Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul...
Business : Intel, Vishay Set To Expand Semiconductor Presence In Malaysia - Tengku Zafrul
Bernama
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June 22, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has held discussions with leading tech giant, Intel, regarding the latter’s plans on reinvestment and expansion of its operations in Malaysia. Minister Tengku...
Pahang’s elephant sanctuary: Trumpeting wildlife conservation
The Hindu Business Line
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June 22, 2025
Three-year-old Mekla eagerly munches on pieces of sugarcane we offer her, her excitement growing as we call her name. She’s the youngest resident at the National Elephant Conservation Centre (NECC) in Kuala Gandah, Pahang — just a two-hour drive...
DVSS honoured for sustainable agriculture at GovMedia Awards 2025
Borneo Post
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June 22, 2025
Dr Adrian (second left) holds the award aloft. KUCHING (June 22): The Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVSS) has won the ‘Malaysia Sustainability Initiative of the Year – Agriculture category’ at the GovMedia Awards 2025, held recently...
Green agenda fading? The West abandoning sustainability — Ahmad Ibrahim
Malay Mail
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June 22, 2025
JUNE 22 — For years now, sustainability has preoccupied the world. The call to go green has been growing louder as evidence of climate change proved more convincing. The 2015 Paris Agreement to curb GHG emissions was pivotal. COP meetings were...
Rising Islamophobia being used to justify persecution, Malaysia warns
The Malaysian Star
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June 22, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has expressed deep concern over the rise of Islamophobia, warning that normalisation of anti-Muslim sentiment is increasingly used to justify attacks against Muslims worldwide. Speaking at the 51st Session of the...
Tengku Zafrul: Google’s Malaysia investment to boost AI growth, create jobs
Malay Mail
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June 22, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — Tech giant Google’s investment in Malaysia is expected to continue driving Malaysia’s artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing economy. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz,...
Business : Philippines To Build On Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship Legacy
Bernama
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June 22, 2025
By Zufazlin Baharuddin KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- The Philippines has expressed its commitment to build on Malaysia’s current ASEAN chairmanship as it prepares to lead the regional bloc in 2026 especially in strengthening regional economic...
World : Malaysia Warns Rising Islamophobia Used To Justify Muslim PersecutionÂ
Bernama
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June 22, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has expressed deep concern over the rise of Islamophobia, warning that normalisation of anti-Muslim sentiment is increasingly used to justify attacks against Muslims worldwide. Speaking at the 51st...
Business : Economists Cautious On Malaysia’s 2025 Trade Prospects Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Bernama
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June 22, 2025
By Siti Noor Afera Abu KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Economists are maintaining a cautious stance on Malaysia’s trade outlook this year due to persistent global tariff uncertainty, which is expected to weigh on the country’s trade and...
‘Makes my blood boil’: Pahang Sultan sees red as tensions rise over prized Malaysian durians
The Straits Times
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June 21, 2025
RAUB – Long-simmering tensions over Malaysia’s prized durians and illegal orchards have come to a head, drawing royal fury. As some 1,000 trees were felled as part of a nearly month-long enforcement operation against illegal durian farms in Raub,...
Malaysia exploring new palm oil markets amidst geopolitical conflicts - Johari
The Sun Daily
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June 21, 2025
KOTA BHARU: The government is exploring new markets for Malaysia’s palm oil in an effort to reduce the nation’s reliance on major exporting markets affected by geopolitical conflicts. Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul...
US tech giant's investment to continue driving Malaysia's AI economy, strengthen cybersecurity, says Tengku Zafrul
The Malaysian Star
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June 21, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Tech giant Google's investment in Malaysia is expected to continue driving Malaysia's artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing economy, says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. The Investment, Trade and Industry Minister,...
Google’s investment to continue driving Malaysia’s AI economy, strengthening cybersecurity - Tengku Zafrul
The Sun Daily
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June 21, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Tech giant Google’s investment in Malaysia is expected to continue driving Malaysia’s artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing economy. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, who is...